The History of Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that provides benefits for employees who have suffered a work-related illness or injury. In exchange for workers’ compensation benefits, employees cannot sue their employer. Sometimes, this limitation can be problematic for the employee. How can they know much they are entitled to for an injury or illness that may…

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Sports Injuries at School: Who is Responsible?

If your child is one of the 30 million children and teens that participate in school-organized athletics, you’re already familiar with the pride of watching from the sidelines while your child plays the sport she loves. However, seeing your child sustain a sports injury is traumatizing and painful for both your child and your family.…

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Pet Emergency Kit

When emergencies happen, it’s crucial to have an emergency kit with food, water and other essentials ready to go, whether you’re evacuating or riding out the emergency at home. If you have four-legged and furry family members, you need to make sure you have supplies in your emergency kit for your pets as well. Here…

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Field Trips and Release Forms

You expect your child to be safe at school. Your expectations do not dissolve if he or she is on a field trip. After all, he or she is still being supervised by the school in what you assume is a safe, educational environment. But what happens if your child is injured during a school…

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