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Medical Malpractice

In order to prove medical negligence you must prove breach of care, causation of the injury and damages...

Workers' Compensation Exclusions

If your Workers' Compensation claim is denied or is not covered under your employers Workers' Compensation plan you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Workers' Compensation may not cover the following cases:

If a an intentional act by a co-worker caused your injury (ex. an assault)
Your employer did not have Workers' Compensation insurance
You were an independent contractor
Company policy was being violated

In addition, state courts have not always ruled consistently on injuries sustained at work while " playing around ", intentionally injuring yourself or if you were intoxicated and injured yourself. Travel injuries also have not generally been covered unless you are being provided transportation and travelling is a job requirement.

Compensation may be denied if an employee left the premises and was injured. If an employee is injured while engaging in other personal activities such as restroom, smoking, or lunch breaks the courts often have awarded compensation.

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Justice Department Blast Texas For Treatment Of State School Residents

The U.S. Department of Justice sent a 60-page letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry that outlines severe problems at the state schools for the disabled.

Acting Assistant Attorney General Grace Chung Becker alleges in the letter that conditions are so bad that the constitutional rights of the residents are being violat...