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A workers compensation claim denial can occur for various reasons. The official denial can sometimes scare people off from pursuing the claim further. However, it's important you don't let a denial stop you from trying to receive compensation for your injury. Here's what you should know about claim denial and appeals. The Reasons for a Claim Denial Are Sometimes Pretty Thin If you receive a denial of your claim, read the denial letter carefully.

DUIs, especially DUIs with illegal substances or alcohol are never good. Additionally, a DUI as the result of a prescription medicine is just as bad, since the prescribing doctor gave you medication and the label clearly states a warning about taking it and driving or operating a vehicle. Take painkillers for instance. Taking them and driving is a really bad idea, and not just because of the potential of getting caught and given a DUI ticket and points off your license.

When you are responsible for paying child support, the amount you owe is decided by the court.  While you and your former spouse cannot personally decide to change child support payments, there are ways that it can be changed based on certain situations with a judge's approval.  Here is what you need to know. Did Circumstances Change? A judge will typically require some sort of major change to occur in order to change child support payments.

The recent groping and sexual misconduct allegations swirling around the 2016 U.S. Presidential election have, for many, dredged up unpleasant or painful memories of past harassment or assault. If you find yourself disturbed by these memories or even having trouble functioning due to your troubled thoughts, you may be wondering whether you have any legal options or whether too much time has passed. Read on to learn more about the statutes of limitations governing sexual harassment and assault, as well as some of the challenges you may face when attempting to mount a case against your harasser years after the fact.

Getting arrested and having to sign a contract with a bail bondsman to get out of jail can be a very hectic and stressful process. Fortunately, as long as you abide by all the conditions set by the court and by your bail bondsman, you shouldn't have any problems with getting re-arrested before your trial. When you need to sign collateral over to a bail bondsman in order to adhere to a contract, make sure to follow these three tips.

If you are currently facing criminal charges for a minor crime, the court that is handling your case may offer you a diversion program. Diversion programs are commonly used by courts because they help them save money and offer an alternative way to punish people who have committed minor crimes. Before you go to court, it might be wise for you to understand what a diversion program is, how it works, and what it may involve just in case the court offers this to you.

The weather's getting colder and the nights are getting longer—and for a lot of people, that combo means only one thing: bonfires. Autumn-time bonfires are a tradition in many parts of the country, as people celebrate the last few weeks before the cold settles in and take the opportunity to burn those piles of leaves that gather up. However, bonfires can also be a source of serious injuries—and you can end up in a personal injury lawsuit if you don't take precautions.

Being injured when you are at work can be a stressful position to find yourself facing. These incidents can result in you facing extreme medical costs and lost wages. Unfortunately, you may be unsure of the legal protections that you enjoy as an injured worker. However, your employer is likely required to have a worker's compensation insurance policy, but it can be easy to be misinformed about this type of protection.

If you are a single parent, receiving child support from the other biological parent can be challenging, especially if that parent has no interest in the child or has moved to a different state. Many single parents, for this reason, give up on attempting to receive child support from the other parent. However, here are four little known facts that can help you to enforce child support: Enforcement Through Retirement Plans: If the other parent has a retirement plan, they are protected from creditors collecting debt from it.

Whether you'd like to finally collect on the outstanding loan to a friend or family member or are seeking reimbursement for the cost of repairing a window shattered by your neighbor's foul ball, you may at some point find yourself filing a lawsuit in your county's small claims court. Although small claims court procedures are designed to be simple and streamlined enough that an attorney is generally unnecessary, there are still some important steps you'll need to take in order for your claim to succeed -- and none of these steps are more important than ensuring the defendant receives timely notice of your claim against him or her.

In a child custody case, the family court judge has to decide what is in the best interests of a child. In some instances, the religion of the parent can play a role in whether or not one parent is fit to be the primary caregiver for a child. Here is how religion could impact the judge's decision and what you should do if you are concerned about the other parent's religion.

The EB5 is just one visa to allow you into the United States. This is also known as the Immigrant Investor Program, and there are various misconceptions around it. The option may be available to you, but you need to be aware of the following myths. You're Guaranteed a Green Card This is the biggest misconception. Just because you get in on the EB5 visa does not mean you will automatically get a green card to become a permanent resident.

Did your life drastically change after someone collided with your vehicle and caused you to suffer an injury that requires ongoing treatment? Being that you are possibly in for a long healing process that can put you into a financial bind later on, it is in your best interest to hire a lawyer and file a lawsuit. He or she will assist you with getting a just amount of compensation for your situation.

You may wonder if the police can force you to take a blood test for which you don't consent. If they suspect you're drunk and you refuse to consent to a breathalyzer on the scene, the next step is to transport you to a hospital for a blood draw.  In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that warrantless, forced blood draws to collect evidence are considered prohibited searches and seizures under the Constitution of the United States.

You look at the charges you are facing and feel disbelief. It seems that the prosecutor has "thrown the book at you." What is going on, and what should you do? Why This Happens Quite Often There are several reasons why a prosecutor may pile on the charges or make them more severe than they should be. These reasons may be: The state statute(s) may give some leeway on whether to make the charge(s) a misdemeanor or a felony.

If you find that you have been injured on the job, then you can file a workers' compensation claim. Workers' comp will allow you to get paid while you are recovering, as well as cover your bills. However, just because you file a workers' compensation claim doesn't mean that you will automatically get your money. Your workers' compensation claim may be denied. There are a few common reasons that workers' compensation claims are denied.

If you are in the middle of a divorce right now, you may want to talk to your lawyer about alimony. Alimony is not the same thing as child support, but it is a form of financial support paid from one spouse to the other. If you want to find out if you are eligible to receive alimony after your divorce, you should begin by looking at some common factors that can affect this decision.

According to legalmatch.com, one of the qualifications of a terrorist threat is that it must be unequivocal, unconditional, and specific. The meaning of the sentence may be the difference between a statement being considered a bad joke or a terrorist threat. Here is what you need to know about the meaning of the three words in this context: Unequivocal Your threatening statement must contain what you plan to do, and not what you are capable of doing.

If you've been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, it's important to understand your defense options. Although the specific details of the laws will vary by state, working with a DWI attorney will give you your best chance at a defense. Here are a few of the possible defenses that may be available to you. No Cause for the Stop In order for a law enforcement officer to stop you, most situations require that he or she have probable cause for the stop.