Injured on the Job? Here’s What You Should Know.

What do I do if I was Injured on the Job? If you were injured while you were at work, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation benefits.  Worker’s compensation is a no-fault insurance program that compensates workers who are disabled while on the job.  It can provide them with medical treatment, wage replacement, and […]

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When can a Parent Avoid Due Process and Sue a School District Directly in Federal Court?

The United States Supreme Court yesterday provided some needed guidance for Parents of special needs children as to when their case against the School District can be brought directly in Federal Court. It is an important issue for those situations in which the Parent’s claim is for disability based discrimination or retaliation, as opposed to […]

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What is PFA?

PFA is a protection from abuse petition. It’s important because it can result in the individual who was named as a respondent being removed from the marital home. The respondent can be required to pay expenses associated with the marital home or support of the spouse and also of the children who are there. It […]

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Can I Sue my School District because my Child Was Harassed or Abused by Another Student?

Parents want to know whether they can hold a school district responsible for the actions of another student against their child in a school. The answer to that depends. School districts are not insurers. They do not guarantee that your child is not going to suffer some harm when he walks through the doorway at […]

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