You’ve probably heard the term workers’ compensation before, and it’s likely you have a general idea of what it is: Payment — lost wages, medical bills, rehabilitation, etc. — for workers who are injured on the job. As simple as that sounds, it’s not. Workers’ compensation laws vary from state to state, and the policies… Read more »
If you’ve been injured on the job, the last thing you want to worry about is how you’ll be treated for your injuries and who’s going to treat you. When you’re in pain, you want to be treated by someone you trust. That’s why it’s important for you to have the ability to choose your… Read more »
“Alimony” sometimes sounds like a dirty word thanks to horror stories of how it’s used in messy divorce proceedings. But in reality, alimony is simply money that one spouse pays to the other during and/or after the divorce to make sure that one spouse doesn’t get sent to the poor house. What’s commonly known as… Read more »
In the state of Louisiana, the workers’ compensation program can help pay for medical bills and reimburse you for some of your lost wages if you were injured in the course and scope of your employment. While this program can help keep an injured person afloat during their recovery, benefits are not permanent. The length… Read more »
If you’re in the midst of a divorce or custody battle, you might have heard that men face bias in the court system. While there are times where men are unfairly treated in the outcome of divorce and/or custody, it doesn’t appear to be the norm in today’s modern society. There are countless households throughout… Read more »
Getting injured on the job can be a real pain — both physically and mentally — and that’s one reason why Workers Compensation exists. What is workers comp? It’s insurance that pays medical bills, lost wages, and rehab costs for employees who are injured on the job or become ill because of factors at work…. Read more »
Finding a family law attorney can be harder than it seems. Why? Not because there’s a shortage of family law attorneys in town, but because you’ve got to make sure that the one you choose is the right fit for you depending on your current situation. Typically, when you call Stanley-Wallace Law in Slidell, you’ll… Read more »
As the world rapidly hurtles into a future dominated by technology, more and more people are working as independent contractors. Though such jobs offer more freedom than traditional roles in the workplace, there are some key differences between independent contractors and employees that should be considered by both the employer and the worker. For one,… Read more »
If you are hurt while performing a work-related activity, you deserve compensation for your pain, suffering, lost wages, medical expenses and other related losses. However, the actions you take or fail to take in the aftermath of an accident have the potential to sabotage your chances of obtaining compensation. It is imperative you act quickly… Read more »
