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What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical Malpractice Basics The American Medical Association journal ranks medical malpractice as the third leading cause of death. In 2012 alone, over $3 billion was spent on payouts. This is alarming, to say the least. There are also many medical malpractice cases that go unreported. Medical malpractice happens when a doctor fails to exercise the

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Will the Trump Administration Make Recreational Marijuana Illegal?

More states have continued to press for legalization of recreational marijuana.  Currently, 8 states and Washington DC have passed laws allowing recreational marijuana use.  Those states are Colorado, Washington, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Alaska, Nevada, and Oregon.   This follows the Obama administration’s hands-off approach that allowed states to take the reins on marijuana legality as

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Common Causes of Distracted Driving Accidents

Statistics pertaining to distracted driving in the United States are alarming. Everyday in the U.S., 8 people are killed, and nearly 1,200 more are injured in accidents caused by a distracted driver, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three Main Types of Distracted Driving Law enforcement officials place incidents of distracted

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Can I Get Fired if Injured on the Job?

Successfully filing a workers’ compensation claim can provide essential financial support after you’ve been injured on the job. However, an approved workers’ comp claim doesn’t necessarily mean that your job is guaranteed to be there for you when you return. Federal and state legislation prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities, and it also

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