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What Happens if I was Injured in a Hazardous Work Environment?
Posted on March 14th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
If you are injured in a hazardous work environment, you’ll have a lot of questions. Who is at fault? Who will pay my medical bills? Will I lose my job? It can be a scary and confusing time. The good news is, there are federal and state laws to ensure that employees have a safe […]
What is Workers’ Compensation?
Posted on March 13th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When you go to work, you never expect to suffer an injury. Even when you are in a trade where injuries are more frequent, like construction, you don’t intend to be the victim of workplace injuries. But when that happens, what do you do? Your first step is to make sure you are healthy and […]
What is a non-bankruptcy workout?
Posted on March 12th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When it comes to bankruptcy, there are many different terms that are commonly used. One of the less used terms is a ‘non-bankruptcy workout’, in some cases termed ‘workout’. This is used to describe a “modification of debt that has been negotiated between you and a creditor or debt collector”. Organizing a non-bankruptcy workout will […]
I’m Receiving Debt Collection Calls – What Should I Do?
Posted on March 11th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy Lawyer If you’re facing mounting debt, you are probably already stressed about paying it back. The weight of the financial burden can be sometimes too much to bear. Daily and monthly expenses, now combined with an enormous debt, may feel as though you are on a treadmill and can never get ahead. An attorney […]
Who Files the Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Posted on March 11th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit If your loved one died because another person or entity was negligent, a wrongful death lawsuit might be on the horizon. Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit and when does it need to be completed? The following goes over some basic information about wrongful death lawsuits. Filing the Lawsuit […]
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Case After a Bicycle Accident?
Posted on March 10th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer Bicycle accident fatalities are on an upward trend. As more people leave their cars at home and commute to work on a bicycle, that trend will likely continue. While some cities have implemented bike paths and dedicated bike lanes, bicyclists must usually share the road with cars and trucks at some point […]
If wrongful death damages are recovered, is that money taxable?
Posted on March 9th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
What Are Wrongful Death Damages? When someone dies as a result of another party’s negligence, the deceased person’s estate may file a wrongful death lawsuit against the party they believe to be at fault. If the court agrees, it may award wrongful death damages, which are financial penalties that the negligent party pays to the […]
Security Claim
Posted on March 9th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer Personal injury claims arising from several different incidents. While motor vehicle accidents may be the most common way for an individual to pursue a personal injury claim, it is not the only way. There are claims that are filed against property owners are business owners for negligence on the property, and this […]
Starting a Business
Posted on February 28th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Contract Dispute Lawyers Are you thinking about starting a new business? Perhaps you are unsure about where you should begin, or you don’t know what kind of business structure is right for you. Whatever the case might be, you should consult a business lawyer in Melbourne, FL. Although the entire lifespan of your business is […]
Beyond Legal Support — Additional Resources After Traumatic Brain Injury
Posted on February 19th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When a traumatic brain injury affects a family, often finding resources for legal recourse is at the top of the to-do list. However, next on that list could be the beginning of a very long road to recovery and a lifetime of managing symptoms. After the legal team is gone and the health insurance stops, […]