1,609 articles related to "legal"

Asbestos in the Workplace

Anyone who is exposed to fibrous asbestos can acquire life threatening illnesses such as asbestos lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and more. The people who usually have developed an asbestos related disease are those who were regularly exposed ...

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Quadriplegia: Victims Seeking Legal Help

Quadriplegia: Victims Seeking Legal Help by: Carla Ballatan Don’t stay forever pitying a relative, friend or acquaintance who suffers from quadriplegia, a form of spinal cord injury. They are one of the 10,000 Americans who suffer from spinal ...

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Glossary of Truck Related Terms

AxleStructural component to which wheels, brakes, and suspension is attached. Drive axles are those with powered wheels. Front axle is usually called the steer axle. Pusher axles are not powered and go ahead of drive axles. Rear axles may be drive, t...

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Taking Control; Safeguarding the Distribution of Your Assets by Making A Will

The Importance of Making a Will A valid will is one of the most important documents you could ever put your signature to, as the consequences of failing to make a will before you die can have far-reaching effects on the people you care about most. De...

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Personal Injuries Resulting in Wrongful Death Cases

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the decedent was killed as a result of the negligence (or other liability) on the part of the defendants), and that the surviving dependents or beneficiaries are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the de...

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What is the Difference Between a Power Of Attorney and a Guardianship? Which is Appropriate for Someone With Alzheimer’s?

What is the Difference Between a Power Of Attorney and a Guardianship? Which is Appropriate for Someone With Alzheimer’s? by: William G. Hammond, JD A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person (the principal) authorizes another...

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The Prenuptial Agreement Dilemma

The Prenuptial Agreement Dilemma by: Jeffrey Broobin Should we have a prenuptial agreement? OK. You can look at the idea as very cold and unromantic. You can look at the idea as a considerate and practical way to decide before the marriage certa...

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Vioxx Recall Lawsuits

Vioxx Recall Lawsuits by: T.Going The drug Vioxx is a COX-2 inhibitor designed by the company Merck Inc. It was ordered to be pulled from American and European markets on April 7th 2005 after it was discovered that there were potentially deadly ...

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Space Debris: The Sky is Falling

Space Debris: The Sky is Falling by: Aaron Thiel Imagine yourself taking an early morning walk in Tulsa, Oklahoma only to see a “big bright light, like a fire” in the sky. The object continues to get bigger as it approaches overhead. A few m...

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Avoid Comparative Negligence, Contact a Car Accident Attorney

Car accident settlements are generally complicated. Firstly, if you are seeking justice in an auto accident case, you should avoid representing yourself at the court of law. Secondly, you should make sure that you are using all the safety measures wh...

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