As a general rule, workers' compensation benefits are available to employees who suffer an injury that is directly related to their job. This can and often does include frostbite. The specifics, of course, differ from one state to the next, as some industries carry special regulations related to frostbite and workers' comp benefit claims. However, here are some of the basics explained in regard to a frostbite injury:
What Exactly Is Workers' Compensation?
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Do you think that your spouse is in love with someone else and that you're headed to divorce court? You hope that you're imagining things, but what if you're not? Whether your spouse is a man or a woman doesn't matter -- research shows that both genders stray at similar rates. About 19% of women and 23% of men admit to extramarital affairs. Is your spouse among them? Here are a few things that you should know.
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Upon being injured and deciding that you wish to pursue legal action, your first priority will often be to hire a personal injury attorney to represent you. Don't make the mistake of letting your second priority be to post about the topic on social media. In today's digital age, the contents of social media accounts are hitting courtrooms at a staggering pace. Posting the wrong thing on any of your social media accounts while your prospective case is still pending can dramatically harm your ability to get a favorable outcome.
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If you have a property and assets that need to be protected and dispersed in the event of your death, you may have already spent time trying to decide what the best legal mechanism is for carrying out your wishes. If not, now is the time. A living trust is one of the agreements you can establish before your death that will help ensure that your assets are protected in the manner you see fit.
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When divorcing, marital property can consist of real estate, vehicles and even the family pet, but few people are aware that money placed into certain types of retirement accounts are also considered marital property. Regardless of the fund's ownership, you may be entitled to a share of its contents. Read on to learn more about how retirement accounts may be accessed with a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO).
What is a QDRO?
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