5 Workers Compensation Issues Women Should Be Aware Of

If you are a woman in the workforce, it is important that you are aware of the unique workers compensation issues that women face. Below are five things that you should be aware of if you have suffered a work-related injury.  Reporting Workplace Injuries  The Centers for Disease Control states that women may be less likely to report work-related injuries than their male counterparts for several reasons. For example, women are more likely to work in part-time, hourly, or contract work that has fewer benefits than traditional full-time work. [Read More]

How To Protect Your Credit When Going Through A Personal Injury Lawsuit

One of the hard parts of being involved in a personal injury lawsuit is waiting for the settlement money to arrive. These lawsuits can take months or years to settle, and you may begin racking up a lot of bills during this time that you cannot pay. This can include medical bills, household bills, credit card bills, and many other types of expenses. If you are relying on the settlement money to pay these things, you may wonder how to keep your credit good while you are waiting for the money to arrive. [Read More]

Car Accident Cases: 4 Financial Impacts For Little League Umpires

For many fans who love the game of baseball, it's easy to get involved through a local league. This is why may baseball lovers will choose to have a side job of umpiring Little League games. The position is a great way to make extra money and be involved with the sport. If you're a Little League umpire that has been involved in a car accident, the injuries from the accident may force you to leave your position as an umpire. [Read More]

3 Things To Understand If You Are Considering A Structured Settlement For Your Lawsuit Proceeds

After winning a large settlement in a personal injury case, your lawyer might talk to you about how you would like to receive the money. Your two options will be a lump sum payment and a structured settlement. If you feel that receiving the money over time in the form of payments would be better, you may want to choose a structured settlement. Before you do, there are several things you should know. [Read More]