One of the most important decisions after getting involved in a car accident is determining which attorney you want to represent you and work on your case. The odds are raised primarily when you were the victim of another driver’s negligence and want to ensure you receive fair compensation for the pain and suffering caused. ...
Fatal Accident Claims “Why the Bereavement Award Is an Unjust and Outdated Law”
When a person has lost a loved one, such as a partner or other relative, the immediate reaction is shock followed by sadness. The mourning process is even more challenging when the cause of death is someone else's fault. This can lead to other complex feelings such as anger and frustration. If someone has died ...
Own a property with confidence: choosing a PPSR partner
Okay, I’ll start off as if you know nothing about PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register). To begin, on 30 January 2012, all personal property security interests in Australia made the transition to a single national register or PPSR. The PPSR is a national online register that can provide information to help limit your risk when ...
Avoid a Lawsuit, Protect Your Staff Every Day
As a business owner, you are at risk from a great deal of things. And one of the biggest risks to you is legal action in the form of lawsuits. Now, lawsuits can come about for many reasons. But the most common is going to be accidents in the workplace. So you need to come ...
What You Need to Know About Employment Law
There are lots of different areas of employment law. You need to know about all of them if you’re going to follow the law properly in your business. Here’s what you need to know. Employee Contracts Every employee needs a contract, and most of the time this contract should be in writing. Sometimes, they aren’t in writing, ...
3 Things to Consider when Hiring a Tradie
Hiring a tradesman can be an incredibly daunting task for many people. There are several considerations you need to make before you choose the person to undertake the job at hand. This person and their employees may be completing work over a period of several months, during which they may be unsupervised in your residence. ...
An Overview of the Different Workers’ Compensation Laws
There are various laws in place to protect workers who suffer job-related injuries. These laws make sure that anyone who is injured or even disabled through their work is able to receive a fixed monetary award. This means litigation is no longer required. Thanks to these laws, workers’ dependents can also benefit, particularly if the ...
Do I Legally Need Landlord’s Insurance?
In the UK, there is no legal requirement to have landlord’s insurance. However, there are plenty of reasons why you should consider getting covered. There are so many things that can go wrong when you leave tenants to look after your property. That is why it is essential that you have the correct cover. Otherwise, you ...
When is a Good Time to Put My Business in a Will or Trust
A living will or a living trust is one of the best options for your business. This can keep you from leaving heartache for your children and family if something were to happen to you. It can also protect your business if there is a devastating accident, injury, or illness. When a Trust or Will Are ...
Workplace Injuries: Five Things Employers Must Do if an Employee is Injured on the Job
No matter what type of business you run, there is always the possibility that something could go wrong. As a small business owner you try your best to make sure that you’re providing your staff with a safe and decent environment to work in on the daily basis. However, try as you may, there is ...