Law Blog: March 2009

Monday, March 30, 2009

Basics of Obtaining US Citizenship

U.S. citizenship can be obtained in one of four ways:

-birth in the United States or its territories
-birth to U.S. citizen parents
-naturalization (the grant of citizenship after an application and exam), or
-naturalization of one's parents.

How can one obtain citizenship through his/her parents?

A child born with one or both parents being U.S. citizens can acquire U.S. citizenship. The law on citizenship acquired through parentage has changed over the years. Currently, for those born from November 14, 1986 to the present, the following rules apply:

If at the time of birth, both your parents were U.S. citizens and at least one had a prior residence in the United States, the child automatically acquires U.S. citizenship with no conditions for retaining it. If only one parent was a U.S. citizen at the time of the child's birth, that parent must have resided in the United States for at least five years, two of which must have been after the age of 14. No other act need be done to keep this type of citizenship.
If one U.S. citizen parent is the father and the child was born outside of marriage, the same rules apply if the father established paternity prior to the child's 18th birthday, either by acknowledgment or by court order, and stated in writing that he would support the child financially until his/her 18th birthday.

What is Dual Citizenship?

The U.S. government allows dual citizenship. This means that a person can be a U.S. citizen as well as a citizen of another country, simultaneously. Different countries have different rules with regard to retaining and losing original citizenship once a new citizenship has been acquired.

What is History Government Test

The History and Government Test, also known as the "Civics Test" is administered by the USCIS. This is a required step in the naturalization process, and all applicants (with some exceptions) must pass the test before taking the Oath of Allegiance and officially becoming United States citizens.

A new redesigned naturalization exam will take effect on October 1, 2008. The following rules apply as to which test naturalization applicants needs to take. If he/she

-applies BEFORE October 1, 2008 and is scheduled for his or her naturalization interview BEFORE October 1, 2008, he or she will take the current test.
-applies BEFORE October 1, 2008 and is scheduled for his or her naturalization interview AFTER October 1, 2008, he or she can choose to take the current test or the redesigned version.
-applies AFTER October 1, 2008, he or she will take the redesigned version.
-is scheduled for his or her naturalization interview AFTER October 1, 2009, regardless of when he or she applied, he or she will take the redesigned version.

What is the Naturalization?

Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The general requirements for administrative naturalization include:

-a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States ;
-residence in a particular USCIS District prior to filing;
-an ability to read, write, and speak English;
-a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government;
-good moral character;
-attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and
-favorable disposition toward the United States .

The other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants, such as spouses of U.S. citizens.

A naturalized U.S. citizen gains several rights, including:

The right to vote in U.S. elections;
The right to obtain a United States passport;
The right to participate in federal programs such as Social Security; and
The ability to qualify for certain security clearances.
What makes one eligible for U.S. citizenship?

To become eligible for U.S. citizenship by naturalization, a person must have been a legal permanent resident of the U.S. for at least five years, during which no trips abroad were taken for more than six months, and no less than a total of half of the entire period (two-and-a-half years) were spent outside the United States . Other factors, such as marriage to a U.S. citizen, may affect eligibility for citizenship.

After the naturalization application is approved, a person will not become a United States citizen until he/she has taken the Oath of Allegiance -- swearing allegiance to the United States and renouncing all allegiances to any foreign country. At such time, your Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) should be returned and a Certificate of Naturalization will be issued.

What is Revocation?

A U.S. citizen may lose his/her citizenship either voluntarily (renouncing citizenship), or involuntarily. The grounds for involuntarily losing one's naturalized U.S. citizenship include:

Lying to the USCIS during the naturalization process;
Serving in the native country's Armed Forces (if said country is at war or engaged in hostilities with the United States);
Serving in the native country's Armed Forces as an officer, or a non-commissioned officer;
Holding an elected or policy-level position in the native country;
Conviction for an act of treason against the United States ; and/or
Refusal to testify before Congress about one's subversive activities.

DISCLAIMER: This information is of general nature and may not apply to a particular set of circumstances. It must not be used as a substitute to obtaining legal advice from an attorney. Readers should conduct their own investigation and exercise meticulous judgment before adhering to the views expressed here.

Naresh M. Gehi is an Attorney at Law with two offices located in Queens . For assistance in filing bankruptcy, please call (718) 263-5999 to schedule an appointment for a FREE personal consultation. Or, visit our website at http://www.immigrationquestion.com We also specialize in matters relating to, but not limited to, immigration law and divorce.

H1B Visa Quota Predictions - Fiscal Year 2010

The H1B visa filing day of April 1, 2009,?for the H1B visa fiscal year 2010 (October 1, 2009, start?date)?is quickly approaching and many people are attempting to predict how quickly the cap will be filled up.??The obvious issue at play in making this year more difficult to predict than in prior years, is the economic situation in the United States.?

The economic situation in the United States has caused a significant downturn in employment, which in turn impacts the available options for foreign nationals who are seeking to secure an H1B visa with a willing and able petitioning employer.? In addition, the financial services' companies have been hit hard not just from a financial standpoint, but also from a hiring standpoint as it relates to their ability to hire H1B candidates.? As a result of the stimulus bill, financial institutions who have received bailout funds have been subject to hiring limitations in connection with H1B workers.? More specifically , the bill subjects the financial institutions who are the recipients of bailout funds to the rules of being a dependent H1B employer, which means that before hiring a foreign H1B worker they must determine that a U.S. worker is not available for the job.? This has essentially barred financial institutions from hiring H1B workers.? In fact, the recent changes made it necessary for Bank of America to rescind job offers made to prospective H1B workers.? Other financial services companies may also have to follow suit.

Taking the above into consideration, many immigration practitioners are seeing a sharp decline in the interest in the H1B visa this year by potential employers and workers.? Some are saying that the downturn in H1B applications this year could be as much as 50%-80%, while others see only a 30% decline.? As a result of this decline, there are predictions that the quota will not be reached within the first few days of April this year.? Rather, many suspect that the bachelor's quota won't be reached until the middle of April and that the master's quota won't be reached until late April.

From an immigration practitioner's point of view this is obviously disappointing, as it translates to less work.? From a foreign worker's perspective who has an?H1B?position lined up, this presents somewhat of an opportunity that hopefully his or her odds of obtaining the H1B visa will be better this year compared to last year.? From a foreign worker's perspective who?doesn't yet have a position lined up, you may have a bit more time to find a job than in prior years.? However, this extra time is not a sure thing and may only amount to a week or two.

In conclusion, the H1B visa filing program?this year will most likely play out a bit differently than it has in years past.? It will impact all of us involved and will no doubt be interesting to watch as it unfolds in April.?

Douglas M. Lightman, Esq. is the principal and founding attorney of Lightman Law Firm LLC, a boutique law firm located in New York City with a focus on U.S. immigration law. The firm focuses on both business immigration and family immigration. Some of the more common services provided by the firm on the business immigration end deal with employment based green card applications, work visas such as the H1B visa, the L-1 visa for intracompany transferees, the O-1 visa for artists and entertainers, the TN visas for Canadians and Mexicans and visas for investors and traders. On the family end, the firm provides clients with services in connection with family based immigration, such as immigrant relative petitions for green cards and fianc?isas and marriage visas. The firm also handles various matters relating to citizenship and naturalization.

Please contact us at the following for more information about Lightman Law Firm and U.S. immigration law.

Emigrate to New Zealand - How to Sponsor Your Parents - Part 1

If like me, you actually can't bear living apart from your family, and they also wouldn't mind living in the same hemisphere as you - you do have the option of bringing them into New Zealand as residents just because they are your family.

For many migrants to New Zealand, it is not possible for our parents to emigrate to New Zealand via the Skilled Migrant route, either because they are too old (anything over 55 counts) or because they don't have the kind of skills you need to be a skilled migrant.

For this - there is the Family Sponsorship: Parent Category.

So - what do you need to know?

1. Most important, is that you have to pass the "Centre of Gravity" test.

This is all about how many brothers and sisters you have, and where they live in relation to your parents. If you have just one brother or sister, there is no problem, and the "Centre of Gravity" is split equally between New Zealand and your parent's home country.

There can be a problem if you have 2 or more siblings however. Say you have two brothers.

For the centre of gravity to be deemed New Zealand, half or more of the siblings have to be living in a different country to the parents. So if you live in New Zealand, your parents live in the UK, but your two brothers also live in the UK, you are not eligible to sponsor your parents.

If however one of those brothers moved to the US, then the Centre of Gravity is no longer the UK, and you can sponsor your parents quite happily.

Be aware that half brothers and sisters count when Immigration New Zealand determines the centre of gravity.

2. You have to have been a resident of New Zealand for 3 years.

This means from the date you have your residency permit (not just your Visa). If you first came to New Zealand on a Visitors visa, and then transferred to a residency permit - the 3 years starts from the day you got the permit, not from the day you entered the country.

3. You have to have lived in New Zealand for at least 184 days for each of the 3 years before you make the sponsorship application.

4. You need a household income of at least $29,897.92

This cannot come from benefits (2009 figures)

5. You need to be physically living in New Zealand at the time you put the application in.

6. You will be required to sign a declaration on the sponsorship form

This basically says you will provide for your parents if necessary, and repay any benefits that they may receive from the New Zealand government for the first 2 years.

What documents do you need to send in as the Sponsor?

Certified copies of either your residence permit, or if you are a citizen, a certified copy of your Passport or letter from the Department of Internal affairs granting you citizenship. ?

Certified copies of documents proving your income: IRD Summary of Earnings, wage slips, job contract or bank statements.

The sponsor fills in Sponsorship Form 1024 which can be downloaded from http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/formsandfees

So what do your parents need to do?

Your parents also need to fill out the standard Residency Application: Form 1000, which you can download from the same webpage.

They simply need to satisfy:

Good Health Requirements

Good Character Requirements.

They do not need to prove income (you have already done that) nor do they need to have a job in order to apply.

They will need to provide:

Police Certificates less than 6 months old

Medical Certificates less than 3 months old

Application fee (?435 if applying in the UK, $660 USD if applying if the US, $700 if applying in New Zealand)

Helen Winterbottom, aka Avalon is an ExPat Brit living in New Zealand and wondering what the hell happened. After years of posting on forums, helping other migrants with their finance questions - she finally got around to writing it all down in a book.

Avalon's Guide can be found at http://www.avalonsguide.com/
and Avalon's Blog can be found at http://www.avalonsguide.com/anab for updates and a look at life in New Zealand.

There is no "One True Path" to emigrating.

TN Visa Vs H1B Visa - US Work Visa Comparison For Canadian Professionals

Canadian citizen professionals often find themselves in a bit of a quandary when initially researching the various U.S. immigration work visa options available to them.? Assuming that they are not transferring from a Canadian company to its U.S. office, and therefore the L-1 visa is not available to them, Canadian?citizen professionals typically find themselves contemplating the TN visa and H1B visa and the differences or similarities between the two.?

TN Visa Overview

The TN visa is a nonimmigrant work visa for professional workers who are citizens of Canada and Mexico and whose specific occupations appear on the schedule created by NAFTA (Appendix 1603.D.1 of NAFTA).? Included in the occupation list are numerous professions, ranging from architects, computer analysts, technical writers, accountants, and social workers to those falling within the medical and science professions, such as pharmacists, physicians, astronomers, and biologists.? The TN visa is particularly beneficial for Canadian citizens as they can process their applications directly at a port of entry without obtaining prior USCIS approval or without going to a consulate for a visa stamp.?

H1B visa Overview

The H1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa under the Immigration & Nationality Act, section 101(a)(15)(H), for professional workers from all over the world that allows foreign nationals to be temporarily employed in the U.S. in a specialty occupation.? A specialty occupation is defined as requiring theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a field of "human endeavor."? Some common occupation categories are as follows:? computer and internet technology, marketing, law, accounting, finance, mathematics, architecture, engineering, sciences, medicine, education, business, arts, public relations, various technology fields, fashion, etc.? With the exception of fashion models, the H1B visa requires at a minimum the attainment of a bachelors degree or its equivalent and state licensure if required.?

TN visa v. H1B visa

When deciding between the TN visa and the H1B visa, a Canadian citizen may want to consider the following details.

Visa Duration:? H1B visa is granted in three year increments for a max period of six years (unless a labor certification has been pending for at least one year or he/she has an approved I-140).? Thereafter, an H1B visa holder must leave the US for at least one year in order to avail himself or herself of more time on the H1B.? In addition, any time spent on the L-1 Visa is also counted towards the six year period.? TN visa is granted in three year increments for an unlimited period of time.?

Ease of Obtaining:? The H1B visa can only be obtained after an employer files a Labor Certification Application and submits a lengthy I-129 application to USCIS regarding the details of employment.? The TN Visa can be obtained directly at a port of entry with a detailed letter from the employer concerning the position and evidence from the Canadian citizen concerning how he or she qualifies for the position.

Timing - Initial applications:? Unless the H1B employment will be at a non-profit research organization or a university, you can only initially apply for the H1B visa on April 1st.? You can apply for a TN visa anytime during the year.?

Start date - initial applications:? Unless your H1B employment will be at a non-profit research organization or a university, you cannot start working any earlier than October 1st, following the April 1st application date.? You can start working in the TN status as soon as your application is approved at a port of entry.

Quotas/Lotteries:? The H1B visa has a max quota of 65,000 every year for the regular category and 20,000 for the masters degree category.? When this cap fills up as it always has in recent prior years, there is an H1B visa?lottery.? The lottery means that some people who apply and qualify for the H1B visa will not get it due to the large number of people applying, as some applications will not make it through the lottery.? There is no quota or lottery at all with the TN visa.? If you apply and qualify and have presented a professionally prepared application then you will receive the TN visa (also assumes you don't have any grounds of inadmissibility).

Government Filing Fees - Initial applications:? At a minimum, the H1B filing fees are a total of $820 for those who will be working at a non-profit research organization or university.? At a maximum, the H1B filing fees are a total of $2,320 for those who are working at a company with more than 25 full-time employees.? This doesn't include the $1,000 for premium processing.? The TN visa has a government fee of $56.

Renewals/Extensions:? Unless a Labor Certification Application has been pending for a year or more or you have an approved I-140, the H1B visa can only be renewed for a max of six years.? In theory, the TN can be renewed indefinitely.

Dual intent:? The H1B visa allows for dual intent, which means an individual in H1B status or an individual applying for an H1B visa can have immigrant intent, i.e. they can have an intent to reside permanently in the U.S. and apply for a green card.? One cannot have an immigrant intent when either applying for the TN visa or while in TN visa status.

Transition to a Green Card:? The transition to a green card can appear at first glance to be problematic for a TN visa individual because of the fact that the TN visa doesn't have dual intent, unlike the H1B visa status.? However, there are ways around this issue without transitioning to the H1B visa status.? One of the ways which has been successfully used by many individuals is to consular process their green card in Canada as opposed to adjusting their status in the U.S.? If one is in the H1B status, they can adjust status to?permanent residency inside the U.S.

Conclusion

As you can see from the above, the TN visa is quite favorable to Canadians who fall within one of the occupation categories of the visa.? For the most part, it's much more sensible than the H1B visa.? One of the only few perceived advantages of the H1B visa is the dual intent aspect, but, contrary to popular belief, one can properly navigate the dual intent?issue in the TN status with the assistance of effective and experienced?legal counsel.?

Douglas M. Lightman, Esq. is the principal and founding attorney of Lightman Law Firm (http://www.naftatn.com), a boutique law firm with a focus on U.S. immigration law. As a result of Mr. Lightman's connection to Canada, the firm has a strong focus on U.S. immigration issues particular to Canadians, such as the TN visa. Mr. Lightman assists many Canadians and other foreign nationals from all over the world, both inside the U.S. and outside the U.S. in navigating the ever increasingly complex world of U.S. immigration law.

Tier 2 - UK Employers Documentation Checking

Since January 1997, the UK Government has been introducing laws for UK employers to prevent illegal working in the UK - specifically by taking copies of certain documentation. The laws have taken affect on three separate dates namely: 27 January 1997, 1 May 2004 and 29 February 2008. This article is focused on the law as from 29 February 2008. The laws were updated as part of the UK Governments overhaul of the immigration system and to complement the new Tier 2 system.

Under the Tier 2 system, the UK Government now requires employers based in the UK to take copies of both EEA and non EEA employees and keep these on record, failure to have the copies and in the correct format may lead to civil or possibly criminal sanctions against the directors or owners of the UK entity.

In order to comply with UK laws an employer should undertake the following steps when employing workers. Take copies of the either a passport or travel document including:

* the front cover

* any page containing the holder's personal details including nationality

* any page containing the holder's photograph

* any page containing the holder's signature

* any page containing the date of expiry

* any page containing information indicating the holder has permission to be in the UK and undertake the work in question.

The employer must then hold these documents in a form which cannot be altered for a minimum period of at least two years after the employee has ceased employment.

Furthermore, the employer must hold the copies in a format which cannot be altered.

In order to comply with UK laws and specifically under the new Tier 2 licencing system, it would be best practice for an employer:

* carry out the checks for all employees

* for the copies to be certified by a UK solicitor, Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths

* an electronic copy to be taken

* carry out the checks periodically i.e. every 12 months.

UK employers should seek advice from a lawyer authorized to provide immigration advice.

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Ecuador Residency & Visa Requirements

Benefits of Residency

Imagine not having to worry about over staying your visa. As a tourist, you may only stay in Ecuador for 6 months out of the year. You must then leave or face fines and deportation for upwards of a year. With residency, you enjoy the benefits of duty free imports for the first 6 months after receiving residency. You do not need to worry about how much time you have spent here. Best of all, you get to experience the culture of a great South American country with a low cost of living.

General Requirements

This information is accurate as of 03/05/09. Before arriving in Ecuador, you should verify with us that requirements for residency have not changed. The requirements for residency are known to change frequently.

The general requirements for residency include:

A police report on police letterhead for anyone age 18 or older. You can obtain the police report from either your state or local police department where you live. No fingerprints are required. Note: although the police report is currently not being required for most nationalities, this requirement can change at any time and you should obtain your police report to be safe.

If married, a copy of your marriage certificate.

If filing for residency with any children under the age of 18, you must get a letter of good conduct from the child's school. A birth certificate must also be provided for any child under the age of 18. If both parents are not present in Ecuador, you must obtain a letter of permission from the other parent stating that the child may apply for residency.

All documents must be notarized and be official copies from the proper agencies. You must bring all documents to your closest Ecuadorian Consulate in order to get the documents certified as authentic. The Consulate will apply an apostille stamp to the documents. The apostille stamp is required for all documents and may alternatively be issued by the Secretary of State in your state of residency. It is better to receive the apostille stamp by the Consulate.

All documents in English must be translated into Spanish. Any bi-lingual notary can perform this task. The notary will apply their notary seal.

You must arrive in Ecuador on a 12-IX visa. This visa comes in 3 and 6 month versions. You obtain this visa from your closest Ecuadorian Consulate. The current cost is $230. Many of the requirements for the 12-IX are the same for residency. Once the Consulate issues you the 12-IX, they will return your original documents back to you so you can then use them for residency. Some Consulates have been known to issue the 12-IX while the client waits. If you cannot personally go to the Consulate, it may be possible to exchange documents with them through courier or the mail. You should call your closest Consulate to verify their requirements for the 12-IX and ask how they can best help you. The 12-IX visa is good for up to one year after being issued. The first date you enter Ecuador will begin your 3 or 6 months. You may come and go as much as you want (the visa should be stamped "multiples").

For the first two years after receiving residency, you must live in Ecuador 9 months out of the year. After two years, you must be in Ecuador every 18 months.

9-I Resident Pensioner

Persons with a pension from a stable source or those with retirement Social Security can qualify for this type of residency. Pensions and Social Security need to be "until death" type benefits. A minimum of $800 plus $100 for each dependant must be received each month. Annuity recipients, trustees who live off cash deposited in the Central Bank of Ecuador, or persons living on income from a trust also qualify. Trustees or persons living off a trust must have at least the equivalent of 5 years times the monthly minimum in their deposit account. The Immigration Advisory Board may modify the monthly minimum required.

9-II Real Estate & Securities & Fiduciary Investor

This residency is for persons purchasing real estate such as land or a house. Also, persons investing in securities or fiduciary documents qualify for this type of residency. A minimum investment of $25,000 is required plus an additional $500 for each dependant filing for residency.

For those purchasing land, it's important that the real property value of the land appears on the escritura (deed). It's common practice here in Ecuador for those selling land to ask for a reduced amount to be listed as the value of the land. This is done in order to save the seller taxes. This situation presents a problem for the buyer of the land when they go to apply for residency if the minimum investment requirement has not been met.

If this has happened to you, you should seek our legal assistance in order to satisfy the requirements of residency.

9-III Business, Agriculture, Cattle, Export Trade

This type of residency is for those persons engaged in investments in industries, agriculture, cattle raising or the export trade. A minimum capital investment of $30,000 is required.

9-IV Agent, Proxy, Legal & Religious Reps, Press

This residency is intended for agents, proxies, legal & religious representatives or press correspondents. An agent holds unlimited power of attorney for an Ecuadorian company which employees at least 80% Ecuadorians locally. This visa can also be issued to technicians or technical experts working under permanent contracts with no specific term of validity.

9-V Professional

This residency is for those persons holding professional degrees from foreign universities. The person applying for this type of residency must already have a job in Ecuador and must provide proper documentation from the employer. Any other requirements such as bar exams, etc. must be met if required by Ecuadorian law.

9-VI Economic Dependence

This residency is granted to family members of persons holding residency in Ecuador. For example, if the head of the household is granted residency in one of the other classes of residency, the wife, children and other family members would likely be granted this type of residency. As the name of the type of residency implies, those persons receiving this type of residency are dependant on the primary visa holder. Those persons married to an Ecuadorian would also receive this type of residency.

Contents ? 2009 BeyerSoft Ecuador S.A. and David Beyer

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David Beyer is an expat living in Ecuador and started Ecuador Foreigner Legal Services (BEYERSOFT ECUADOR S.A) in order to assist others to relocate and live in Ecuador. This is an article written and distributed by David Beyer.

CR1 Visa From Thailand - US Immigrant Visa For a Thai Wife

As one of the top tourist destinations in the world, Thailand boasts a large number of foreign visitors each year. The upshot of this situation is the fact that many Americans visit the Kingdom and fall in love not only with the culture, but some residents as well.

When a Thai-American couple decides to get married, they must also make the decision of where to live. Some decide to remain in Thailand, however, many make the decision to move back to the US with their Thai wife and obtain a visa for her to return as well. This article should help shed light upon the US Immigrant Visas for Thai Spouses

The CR1 Visa:

The CR1 Visa is the acronym for Conditional Resident 1 Visa. An I-130 Visa petition must be filed to obtain a CR-1 Visa. A Conditional Resident is one who enters the US as a Conditional Permanent Resident. This means that the visa holder has all of the benefits of a permanent resident, but they have a condition to their residence that at some point must be lifted in order to remain in the US. In the US Family Immigration context a CR-1 Visa can have the conditionality lifted after 2 years and the US Citizen Spouse must file an I-751 petition to remove conditions upon residence.

The IR-1 Visa:

The IR-1 (Immediate Relative) Visa is intended for those Thai-American couples who have been married for over 2 years and wish to immigrate to the United States. As in the case of the IR-1 Visa, an I-130 must be filed to obtain this visa. Those holding an IR-1 Visa are granted Unconditional Permanent Residence upon entry into the United States. For Thai-American couples who have been married for more than 2 years this visa is very beneficial because adjustment of status is not necessary.

The K-3 Non-Immigrant Spouse Visa:

The K3 Visa is a non-immigrant us visa designed as an expedited Visa for those already married. The impetus for creating this type of visa was based upon the fact that at the time the K3 was created it was taking as long as 3 years to adjudicate an I-130 petition. Today, it takes far less time to adjudicate an I-130 petition and the time difference between a K-3 and an Immigrant Visa is far less than it once was. Unless time is a major factor in one's decision making about US Immigration, it would probably be best to obtain a CR1/IR1 visa because doing so eliminates the need for adjustment of status.

Nothing in this article should be used in lieu of advice from a licensed attorney with experience in US Immigration matters.

Benjamin Hart is a US Licensed Attorney and Member of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association. For more information about US Immigration and CR-1 Visas from Thailand please see: http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/immigrant-spouse-visa.html

The K1 Fiance Visa From Thailand - Timeline For Immigrating to the USA

When people begin researching US Visas for Thai wives and fiancees one of the first Visas they learn about is the K1 fiancee Visa. The K1 Visa was designed to allow an American Citizen to bring a Thai fiancee to the USA for the sole purpose of marriage.

Once married the couple can file for adjustment of status and thereby obtain a US Green Card for a Thai loved one. Americans seeking a K-1 Visa for a Thai often become frustrated because the process can be complicated. Hopefully this piece will shed some light on the subject.

The I-129f petition for a Thai fiancee

The I-129f petition is the petition used to apply for a K1 Visa with USCIS (formerly known as US Immigration). This petition requires basic information regarding both the US Citizen Petitioner and the Thai fiancee Visa beneficiary. Under a law called the International Marriage Brokers Regulation Act, a US Citizen who has applied for multiple K-1 Visas in the past is ineligible to petition for another K-1 Visa. This restriction can be waived, but advice of a competent Immigration Attorney is advisable when seeking an Immigration waiver.

The fiancee Visa Interview at the US Embassy in Bangkok

A major hurdle when applying for a US fiancee Visa is the visa interview at the US Embassy in Bangkok. Although consular officers are not looking to confound a Thai visa applicant, they are required to perform due diligence in order to ascertain if a visa seeker is truly in a bona fide relationship with a US Citizen. Evidence of a bona fide relationship between a Thai fiance and a US Citizen includes: pictures, phone records, boarding passes proving that the Thai/American couple has met in the past 2 years, email records, and anything else that proves the existence of an ongoing relationship. Thai fiancee enters the US at an Immigration port of entry

The final step for bringing a Thai fiancee to the US is the Immigration check point in America. Generally this is a formality and the Thai fiancee will be stamped into the country without incident. However, it should be remembered that US Immigration officials have the authority to turn anyone away at the border, so a Thai fiancee should be polite and answer any questions the officers ask.

For any questions or concerns regarding the K1 Visa process or other Immigration Issues it is always advisable to seek advice from a competent licensed attorney.

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The K1 Fiance Visa from Thailand: Timeline for a US K1 Visa

The I-129f petition for a Thai fiancee

The fiancee Visa Interview at the US Embassy in Bangkok

For any questions or concerns regarding the K1 Visa process or other Immigration Issues it is always advisable to seek advice from a competent licensed attorney.

Benjamin Hart is a licensed American attorney and member of AILA. He currently lives in Bangkok Thailand where he works for Integrity Legal, a Law Firm with offices in the United States and Thailand. To find out more about K1 Visas from Thailand please see: http://www.integrity-legal.com/us-visa/k1-fiance-visa.html

U.S. Immigration Policy Will Be Soon Be a Top Issue For Federal and State Lawmakers

Issues surrounding immigration policy in our country have been the source of countless debates and political fights over the past several years. Just look at the strong reaction to the bipartisan immigration reform proposed by Congress and supported by President Bush in 2007. Undoubtedly, President Obama will face the immigration issue once again later in the year. With Texas being on the front lines of all issues related to immigrants (both documented and undocumented), you can be certain that Texans, let alone all Americans, will be following Obama's proposals and progress closely.

As a Presidential candidate, President Obama shared three primary objectives related to immigration. First, he supported more security at our borders and ports through means of extra personnel, improved infrastructure, and better technology. Second, he wanted to streamline the complicated bureaucracy that potential immigrants face to allow more people to come to our country legally. Finally, he wanted to allow undocumented immigrants to pay a fine, learn English, and eventually have the opportunity to obtain citizenship. How will these points of focus affect immigration law here in Texas? We may have to be patient in waiting for our answer. As well predicted by Associate Professor Sean Theriault at the University of Texas at Austin, "The economy is going to be Obama's first, second, third, fourth and fifth priority."

In the meantime, Texas lawmakers have already proposed and presented many bills concerning immigration for this current legislative session. Some of the proposed bills include a fee for wiring money to Latin America, punishing employers for hiring unauthorized workers, and requiring schools to maintain records of immigration status. Muzaffar Chishti, director of the Migration Policy Institute at NYU School of Law said that, ""As long as immigration reform doesn't happen, the states will ... feel either compelled or obliged to [act]." So, whether it occurs at the national or state level, we will have plenty of legislative action to following in the new year.

At Bertolino LLP, we have immigration attorneys in Austin and San Antonio. We also have Houston immigration lawyers with experience dealing with this hot-button issue in Texas and our immigration lawyers make it their priority to stay on top of all changes that may affect you. If you have any concerns related to immigration law, please contact our Austin, Houston, or San Antonio office today at http://www.belolaw.com

Tony R. Bertolino is the managing partner at Bertolino LLP with law offices located in Austin, Houston and San Antonio, Texas. A member of the Trial and Appellate Litigation Team, Mr. Bertolino's practice is devoted largely to complex transactions, commercial litigation, business law, entertainment law and family law matters. You can read more about Mr. Bertolino at http://www.belolaw.com

Monday, March 23, 2009

The Green Card Lottery Explained in Full - Is it Really Free & What Do You Need to Do to Enter?

In the US Immigration system there is so many myths about this process and it is probably the most misunderstood and exploited part of US immigration and that is saying something given how complex and in many ways corrupt it is!

The Green Card Lottery (officially known as the Diversity Visa Lottery) gives 55,000 permanent residency visas to foreigners to be able to work and live in the US essentially forever if you follow the rules.

It later gives the holder a chance to become an US Citizen after a 3-5 year period.

There is NO cost to be in this lottery and many fraudulent sites charge you saying they will provide extra service by doing this for you at a fee and resubmit the application each year if it is unsuccessful.

If you are charged to apply for entry into this lottery, it is a SCAM. Entry is FREE each year!

There are so many SCAM sites and we are great at identifying all of them to ensure people do not get exploited!

You do not need outside help to fill in this application as it is very simple and the only reason help may be required is in the case of a language barrier as generally the forms have only been in English.

If you have dependent spouses and/or children, they will be given a derivative visa assuming no problems in their background should you be successful in the lottery.

The way the system works is;

1. Applications usually open from early October to early December online

2. Winners are announced via MAIL only from about May the year after

3. Your visa then applies from the next year following announcement

In other words apply in 2009, learn of success in 2010, visa takes effect in 2011

This year Green Card Lottery will be call DV-2011 as it for visas that will take effect from 2011.

This is the information you have to give on application.

1. FULL NAME

2. DATE OF BIRTH

3. GENDER

4. CITY WHERE YOU WERE BORN

5. COUNTRY WHERE YOU WERE BORN

6. COUNTRY OF ELIGIBILITY FOR THE DV PROGRAM -

7. ENTRY PHOTOGRAPH(S)

8. MAILING ADDRESS

9. COUNTRY WHERE YOU LIVE TODAY

10. PHONE NUMBER (optional)

11. E-MAIL ADDRESS (optional)

12. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION YOU HAVE ACHIEVED, AS OF TODAY?

13. MARITAL STATUS

14. NUMBER OF CHILDREN

15. SPOUSE INFORMATION

16. CHILDREN INFORMATION

The information is not complicated, particularly for an English speaker.

You can also see your results online for the first time now as well as the breakdown of countries whose residents are receiving the visa.

CJ helps Foreigners apply for and Get A Green Card and find the best and quickest path for them to live and work in the US

Who is Making Money From the US Immigration & H-1B Visa System & What Are the Politicians Hiding?

A US company has 5 finance job openings it has to fill and there are 100 people to choose from;

- 80 are born in the US
- 20 are foreign born
- 10 of the candidates have US masters degrees (3 Americans and 7 foreigners)

Now let's say this company decides it must have Masters Degree workers given the demands of the position and it needs the new hires to start ASAP and wants to this as cost efficiently as possible.

Well with above pool of worker talent, company directive for the openings and the current US Immigration system, regardless of who is best for the job will be forced to hire 3 Americans and 2 foreigners.

Why do I say this?

As the US immigration system stands now, it costs about $3,000 in filing/application fees to hire each foreign worker. On top of this there is usually legal fees that for arguments sake equate to $2,000 per person (a very conservative figure with current attorney rates).

So essentially the company has to pay about $5,000 just for the right to hire this highly qualified worker. Now I say right as this is certainly not a guarantee.

In the current US Immigration system there are 85,000 high skill work visas annually for the entire world under the H-1B program. It is made up of 65,000 general visas and and an extra 20,000 visa that people holding a US Masters degree can access as well. In reality the amount is less for the world as a whole as part of the 65,000 is reserved for Chilean and Singaporian citizens as part of Free Trade Agreements.

So in recent years there is a lottery to determine who gets the visas as when applications open on April 1, they have been receiving double the amount of applications on the first day alone. While foreigners holding US Masters degrees to have a better chance, they certainly are not guaranteed.

Additionally even if the applicant and company is successful, the worker is not allowed to begin work until October 1 according to the law.

If the applicant is unsuccessful, the company would have paid on average about $1,500 in applications fees to the government and say $2,000 in legal fees to an immigration attorney's office that can't get back.

So the company either gets delayed work if the application if successful, has to hire lesser qualified people if the applications are unsuccessful and all the while their business is suffering both from extra expenditure and less revenue.

Does this system seem fair to you?
Can you see the amount of waste?
Do you see the potential for corruption?
Do you see that the only people in the end who truly profit are the Government and the Legal System?

So there is no joy for the US Company, US worker, International worker and thus the US Economy!

People then wonder why there is so much corruption and abuse in the Immigration system, why the economy stagnates in areas it should be thriving in like new energy, health, bio and information technologies which feeds in to the rest of the economy.

The ultimately this all feeds into the Illegal Immigration problem.

CJ helps foreigners find a path through the US Immigration System so they have all the right answers as they move to and begin a life in the US on H-1B, E-3 or their Green Card

How Should Your Company Prepare For The Forthcoming H-1b Quota?

WHAT IS AN H-1B?
The H-1B visa is designated for individuals who possess expertise in a given field---ranging from computer science, engineering, or computer programming. It is necessary to prove that an H-1B employee fulfills particular conditions, while not negatively affecting job prospects for American workers.

HOW MANY H-1B VISAS ARE TYPICALLY ISSUED IN A GIVEN YEAR?
There are only 65,000 H-1B visas issued in a fiscal year.

ARE THERE ANY EXCEPTIONS?
H-1B applicants who work for institutes of higher education, nonprofit research institutions or government research institutions, nonprofit institutions that are affiliated with institutes of higher education, or individuals who have possessed an H-1B visa within the past 6 years and have not left the United States for more than a year since obtaining their H-1B visa status are all exceptions to the quota.

HOW CAN INDIVIDUALS MAXIMIZE THEIR CHANCES AT OBTAINING AN H-1B VISA?
It is essential for applicants to hire effective legal counsel. The Law Offices of N.M. Gehi, P.C. has assisted numerous H-1B applicants with their legal matters. Understanding the filing process and ensuring that paperwork is accurate and complete is another essential. Often, individuals may not be capable of understanding how best to complete paperwork, or how to maximize their likelihood of obtaining a visa. This is a result of a lack of legal expertise. Making errors on an application can be detrimental. The Law Offices of N.M. Gehi, P.C. will deliver accurate legal assistance to applicants. Our talented and diverse staff speaks English, Chinese, Hindi and Bengali and is available six days a week.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO FILE FOR AN H-1B VISA?
The best time is NOW! The 2008 H-1B quota was FILLED within three days! This means that those individuals whose paperwork was filed completely, effectively, and as early as possible benefited the most. Since the filing takes place on April 1, 2009, it is essential to obtain the appropriate legal services to assist with the task of completing an H-1B application. The Law Offices of N.M. Gehi, P.C. can assist YOU before April 1, 2009.

Naresh M. Gehi is an Attorney at Law with two offices located in Queens. For assistance in filing bankruptcy, please call (718) 263-5999 to schedule an appointment for a FREE personal consultation. Or, visit our website at http://www.immigrationquestion.com We also specialize in matters relating to, but not limited to, immigration law and divorce

Top 6 Reasons Why US Immigration System Actually Hurts the H-1B Worker, US Worker & Economy!

The mainstream media and members of congress give many false reasons why the H-1B Visa and US Immigration System is not helping. The truth is hardly any of those reasons are true and it is really the Immigration System that is unfair.

In actuality it is the humble US worker who gets screwed as well as the US Economy as a whole!

This list is not in order as they are all as bad as each other.

1. Visa Petition Costs - If a company chose to apply for the right and was serious about hiring a foreigner they would have to pay about $2,000 in application costs ($1,000 without premium processing) that is not refundable for the application as these days there are always more applications than annual visas available. Then a further $1,000 in extra fees if the petition is accepted. If you want the USCIS to process your H-1B visa application "faster" and for your lawyer to have phone access to the immigration officer assessing your application you can pay this extra $1,000 fee. Of course who gets all this money....the Government!!

2. Immigration Attorneys - The only people who always benefit from this process s the Immigration attorney. For them it doesn't matter whether a foreigner gets a visa or doesn't. So you wonder why their lobby is so strong in Washington and helps keep the system complex!!

3. Annual Quota for H-1B - As we mentioned there is an arbitray quota of 65,000 H-1B visas each year with an extra 20,000 H-1B visa for foreigners who may have US Masters Degrees. Given that Bill Gates, who created one of the world's biggest brand in Microsoft thinks this figure should be more around 500,000 for the US economy, you can see why this really doesn't help the US economy. Last year they received 130,000 applications on the first day alone on April 1 so in recent years a random lottery decides the result.

4. Difficulty for Green Card - An immigrant who comes to the US legally and works hard, pays taxes, etc. it is not the easiest path to Permanent Residency. It is again up to the employer to pay for the application costs. As the USCIS is completely inefficient and underfunded deliberately, it can take many years for this to even come through. Many foreigners have to stay in the same role passing up promotions and salary increases for 7 years just till this process completes.

5. Employer Change - To change employers, an H-1B applicant's new company virtually all the same application costs that we said can be around $3,000 not including attorney fees. The full approval process can take many months. From the date an H-1B leaves their current company they have only 10 days to get initial approval from Department of Labor. What happens if you were laid off suddenly and you had 10 days to not only find interview but also secure an offer and then submit the approval documents or you would be punished.

6. Work Start Date - So the applications open on April 1 each year and a few lucky people they get their visas. This DOES NOT mean they can start working as that date is October 1 so the US Economy as a whole is put on hold not to mention the employer's business for this date to occur.

CJ is an US Immigration guru helping people secure their US Visa like H-1B or E-3 so they can work their way to a Green Card

The 200 Companies That Sponsor H-1B and E-3 Visas You May Never Have Heard About

Whenever a potential candidate for either an E3 or H1B visa goes job searching for the first time a large part of the process is guess work as they decide what type of company may want to hire and thus sponsor them.

It is a crazy system as from far away in a foreign country, possibly having never visited the US before, an applicant has to work out which companies may be more likely to take a chance on a foreigner who they potentially may never meet prior to hiring.

As we strongly advocate it is important while maybe applying for positions from abroad, taking a chance and making the effort to come to the US for interviews to enhance you chances. Your resume and background would have to be pretty compelling for a company to hire you unseen and without a referral from someone they already trust completely.

Referrals are great and work well in the US so if you have contacts here, ask them to pass you resume directly to people they know as that if nothing else will put your application and resume in the active pile. So many application and resumes are just discarded because one minor thing may be wrong or missing and thus to lower their load HR people just discard it. However being referred avoids that from generally happening.

So what we wanted to to help you out is give you a list of 200 companies that have a history of sponsoring H-1B visas thus making them great for E-3 visa as well. These companies have sponsored around 20 visas annually in the past years so are less noticable than the companies that sponsor hundreds and thousands of H-1B visas. However because they are less noticeable, you will have a lot less competition when applying.

Here is the list of 200 companies that could sponsor your H-1B visa or E-3 visa you may never have heard of (including the amount of visa they sponsored annually in past year);

MEDTRONIC INC 21
MEGASOFT CONSULTANTS INC 21
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY 21
MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER 21
OPTIMA RESOURCES INC 21
OTIS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES INC 21
PARADIGM INFOTECH INC 21
PREMIER TECHNOLOGIES INC 21
PRODAPT CORPORATION 21
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO 21
S & R PROFESSIONALS L P 21
SAGE IT INC 21
SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION INC 21
SMART SOLUTIONS INC 21
SOFTPATH SOLUTIONS INC 21
STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESE 21
TECHNICAL STRATEGIES INC 21
TECHNO SERVICES LLC 21
TECHNOLOGY PEOPLE INC 21
TEKSOFT INC 21
THE BROOKDALE UNIV HOSP & MED CTR 21
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON 21
UNICOM TECHNOLOGIES INC 21
UNITED SOFTWARE GROUP INC 21
UNIVERSAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION 21
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS 21
USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE 21
VST CONSULTING INC 21
WYVIL SYSTEMS INC 21
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH 20
ADAEQUARE INC 20
ADEPT COMPUTER CONSULTANTS INC 20
ANTHONY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC 20
APN SOFTWARE SERVICES INC 20
APOLLO CONSULTING SERVICES CORP 20
BHARGAV COMPUTER CONSULTANTS USA- 20
BINARY CODE INC 20
BNP PARIBAS 20
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS 20
CATALYST SYSTEMS INC 20
CELCITE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC 20
CREIGHTON UNIV 20
DATASOFT SOFTWARE CONSULTING INC 20
DELOITTE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SVCS 20
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY DLIFLC 20
DOTSTECHNOLOGIES INC 20
EGEN SOLUTIONS INC 20
EXCELSIOR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC 20
EXPERTUS INC 20
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 20
GARMIN INTERNATIONAL INC 20
GENSLER 20
GLOBALBRIDGE INFOTECH INC 20
GURUS INFOTECH INC 20
INFODAT INTERNATIONAL INC 20
INFONET TECHNOLOGIES LLC 20
INVENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC 20
MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES INC 20
MASTEREX TECHNOLOGIES INC 20
MCS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC 20
MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCH DIST 20
MICROEXCEL INC 20
MONSANTO COMPANY 20
MYWAY IT INCORPORATED 20
NOVEDEA SYSTEMS INC 20
OPNET TECHNOLOGIES INC 20
REDSALSA TECHNOLOGIES INC 20
SAPIENT SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS 20
SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOL 20
SCO GEMINI CORP 20
SHEARMAN & STERLING LLP 20
SMART SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES INC 20
SOFT LABS NA INC 20
SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GR LLP 20
SYCOR AMERICAS INC 20
SYSTEMGURU INCORPORATED 20
TERRA INFOSYSTEMS INC 20
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS 20
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY 20
UNIVERSAL INFOTECH SERVICES INC 20
ZENVET INC 20
ZS ASSOCIATES INC 20
ABACUSS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES 19
ALCATEL USA INC ALCATEL LUCENT 19
ALPHA NET CONSULTING LLC 19
AMERICAN INFOSERV INC 19
AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 19
BELL SYSTEMS INC 19
CHILDRENS NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 19
COLLABORATIVE SYSTEMS INC 19
COMPREHENSIVE KIDS DEVELOPMENTAL 19
CORPORATE BIZ SOLUTIONS INC 19
CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORP 19
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE 19
DATAMATICS CONSULTANTS INC 19
DELPHI360 LLC DBA TPS360 19
ECOM CONSULTING INC 19
ELITE SOLUTIONS INC 19
ERGOSOFT LLC 19
FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES INC 19
FINSOFT CONSULTANTS INC 19
FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCH DISTRICT 19
HEALTH RESEARCH INC 19
INTELLISOFT TECHNOLOGIES INC 19
INTERPRO INC 19
KNACK SYSTEMS LLC 19
KOGENT SYSTEMS CORP 19
MAHINDRA ENGINEERING INC 19
MCS GLOBAL INC 19
MERCER US INC 19
NATL ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCS INC 19
NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES INC 19
NETVISION RESOURCES INC 19
ORCHID INFOSYSTEMS INC 19
ORIENTAL SOLUTIONS INC 19
PYRAMID TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC 19
RADI TECH LLC 19
RITE PROS INC 19
SAN ANTONIO AEROSPACE LP 19
SAN V INC 19
SELECTIVA SYSTEMS INC 19
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV CARBON 19
SUPREME SOFT INC 19
SYSGAIN INC 19
SYSTEL INC OF DELAWARE 19
TECHORBIT INC 19
THE DOTCOM.TEAM LLC 19
THE UNIV OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO 19
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI 19
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIV HOSPITAL 19
TOBINWORLD 19
WILSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 19
XLYSI LLC 19
3K TECHNOLOGIES LLC 18
ACCOLITE INC 18
ADAM UNIV 18
ADVANCED TECH CONSULTING SVC INC 18
ALREK BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC 18
BODEN INC 18
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION 18
CA INC 18
CALIFORNIA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 18
CAMELOT INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS INC 18
CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 18
CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE INC 18
CIBER INC 18
CINCINNATI CHILDREN S HOSPITAL MED 18
COGENT INTEGRATED BUSINESS SOLUTIO 18
COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY 18
COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES INC 18
CYGATE SOFTWARE & CONSULTING 18
DATAPOINT SYSTEMS INC 18
GATEWAY SOLUTIONS INC 18
GLOBAL SYSTEMS LLC 18
GLOBAL TECH RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS 18
IFLOWSOFT SOLUTIONS INC 18
INFOSYS BPO LIMITED 18
INFOWAY SOFTWARE 18
JEAN MARTIN INC 18
MCGLADREY & PULLEN LLP 18
MED MGT INTL INC DBA BANFIELD THE 18
MENTOR GRAPHICS CORP 18
MERIDIAN TECHNOLOGIES INC 18
MOON TECHNOLOGIES CORP 18
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO L P 18
NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 18
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIV 18
OUTLINE SYSTEMS INC 18
PERCIPIA INC 18
Q TECH SOLUTIONS INC 18
RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY INC 18
SALESFORCE COM INC 18
SAMEPAGE INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC 18
SGS TECHNOLOGIE LLC 18
SIGMA GROUP INC 18
SIRIUS SPS LLC 18
SQUARE D COMPANY 18
SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP 18
SYNERGY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS INC 18
TEMP SOLUTIONS 18
TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE CO 18
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL 18
USNETS SYSTEMS INC 18
VAJRAASYS LIMITED 18
XCEL SOLUTIONS CORP 18
YASH SOLUTIONS LLC 18
AC NIELSEN US INC 17
AFFUEL SYSTEMS GROUP INC 17
AXON SOLUTIONS INC 17
BELLSOFT INC 17
BOSS TECHNOLOGIES INC 17
C2S TECHNOLOGIES INC 17
CARITAS ST ELIZABETH S MED CTR 17
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREV 17
CENTRAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 17
CYBER CONSULTING INC 17
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY 17
ERP & ERP CORP 17
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 17
FULCRUM LOGIC INC 17

CJ helps decipher the US Immigration system for people who want H-1B and E-3 Visas so they can live and work in the USA

Friday, March 20, 2009

How to Begin a Personal Injury Claim After a Road Traffic Accident

If you happen to be involved in a car accident and undergo some personal injuries, you need to make a personal injury compensation claim. However, as it involves legal authorities as well as other parties, you need to follow a step by step process in order to make a personal injury claim.

First of all, after being in an accident, you need to call the police and ambulance in order to assist you in this situation. In case your injury is not serious, you should be able to take the contact details of the other party. In case the accident took place because of your fault you cannot make a personal injury insurance claim. On the other hand, if your vehicle is insured you will be able to get compensation in the form of repair from your insurance company.

You must keep in mind that in most parts of the world you can only make this sort of claim if the injury was caused due to the fault of the other party. You will be able to get your compensation claim depending on how quick or slowly your case moves and to what extent the other party admits his fault.

One of the most common claims for personal injury is whiplash injury. In such injuries, you can badly get hurt if your head is jerked forward or backward suddenly. Besides, other injuries can be minor or major. No matter if your injury is minor or major; you must see the doctor immediately after an accident. This is essential for two reasons.

Some injuries may seem negligible yet they cause serious issues after a while. So, you must get your complete medical check up done. Secondly, if you have to make a personal injury compensation claim, you will require showing some documents to show the serious needs of your injury, and thus attain the completion.

After you have been to the doctor and received treatment for your injuries, you can file your personal injury compensation claim. You must have the record of the accident, contact detail of the other party, and the contact of any witnesses etc before you file your case.

One of the most common problems in filing a personal injury claim is that people do not know how to avail the exact compensation keeping in view the nature of the injury. For example, if you receive an injury which does not allow you to go to work for a few months of weeks, you will require more compensation compared to a minor injury. As it is not easy to handle all these formalities on your own, it is highly recommended to hire a lawyer.

An experienced and qualified lawyer will make a solid case for you which will enable you to get maximum compensation for your injury. In fact, it is well established that if you do not hire a lawyer, there are but very slight chances that you will be successful in wining your personal injury compensation claim. You will have to bear your medical record and other proofs to make the case favorable for yourself.

Start your road accident compensation claim today at My Injury Lawyer

Auto Accident Compensation

If you are injured in an auto accident and it is because of the negligence of the other person, then you are eligible to receive auto accident compensation. It is a rule that the victim should receive the compensation from the opponent after the accident had occurred.

The victim has every right to claim and recover all types of expenses incurred due to the auto accident. The expenses may include property expenses, medical expenses and other damages too. Auto accident compensation also includes emotional, physical pain and the anguish suffered by the victim. In certain cases, auto accidents should be dealt very carefully. Only when one is sure that he is not the person responsible for the damage, he should proceed to an experienced and proficient auto accident lawyer who is specialized in auto accident cases.

The victim is entitled to receive all the damages faced caused due to the accident. When the damages have caused a severe impact on you and your family members, there is a great chance of getting a fair and just compensation. Some of the damages are mental, physical, anguish the victims have gone through, the rehabilitation expenses, medical treatments, the loss of income suffered during that time and the future loss of income, disfigurement, loss of peace in life, damages caused to the physical properties etc...

Past injuries cannot be claimed in the present auto accident compensations. In case the past injury is aggravated due to the accidents, one can claim compensation for that one too. The victim can claim loss of consortium for auto accident compensation. Loss of consortium means the ill effects caused by the accident to the husband or the wife of the victim

Auto accident compensations can be claimed from the insurance companies. The insurance companies are liable to pay for all the damages and losses that have incurred due to the accident. In this case, you should be able to prove that you are the victim and that you are not responsible for the accident in anyways. Also provide evidence for the accident that has been caused by the negligence of someone else who is the opponent. The opponent is liable for paying your damages.

The amount of the compensation to be received depends on factors like who is liable or who is at fault for the causing the accident, the availability of the proofs which are available to prove the innocence of the victim, the severity of the damages caused, the amount available in the insurance coverage, the types of medical treatment to be undergone due to the accident. The damages include the damages caused to the family members too.

An auto accident solicitor can help you out in drafting the compensation amount for you. Collect all evidences such as doctor's reports, police reports, eye witnesses' statements, photographs of the accident spot and the expenses incurred because of the accident to claim auto accident compensation. These documents will act as a proof to the accident and also will help you get the full and complete compensation amount that you deserve.

The purpose of my articles is to provide all accident compensation information and to help everyone who has a justifiable claim to get the compensation they need to move on in their lives. Visit Accident Injury Compensation Claim for more information

Dog Bite Personal Injury

Some are lucky whence bitten by a dog. Not lucky of course in the sense that they have been bitten but lucky in the sense that the injury received will not be resultant in any permanent physical scarring. Of course there are those that get scarred for life and recently there have been several high profile cases whereby children have died as a result of being mauled by dogs. This is just about as profound as a dog attack can be and although little compensation for parents decimated by such trauma and left bereft of child, a dog injury is an instance that is eligible for a personal injury claim to be filed. Statistically it is children that get bitten by dogs the most and the likely reason for this is a curious mind and an inability to adequately perceive danger.

It is indeed the legal right of a person that has been attacked, to make a personal injury claim. If the injured person is a child as the case more often than not is, then it is the responsibility of a parent or legal guardian to make a claim on behalf of the child. In the instance of a dog attack it is often a case of blame being imposed upon the owner of the animal. Some have animals that have a purpose to be nasty, especially if the primary function of that animal is to act as a deterrent to anyone trespassing. Of course there are occurrences when a person has brought a dog up properly, and there is no apparent catalyst for the animal suddenly becoming violent.

There are certain circumstances that a dog finds itself in that will cause the dog to react in a malign fashion. Such catalysts are protection, fear, mistreatment/torment, and a dog being disturbed whilst eating or sleeping. Due to the fact that a dog cannot speak for itself there are occasions where a person has asked for a dog to bite them, and still received compensation!

Although there are still many instances of dog attacks in Britain the government has been working hard in recent years to stymie the level of incidents that cause attacks. Certain breeds of dogs have been banned from the country, and owners are getting stiffer fines and even prison sentences for failing to make sure that their dog is not a threat to society. Indeed the media has highlighted many cases in the last couple of years that have involved negligent owners ending up in prison.

What with an incidence of being bitten by a dog being absolutely harrowing it is nothing short of convenient that 98.629% of people that put in a personal injury claim end up receiving maximum compensation for the injuries that they have suffered. If you or one or more of your children have been injured in a dog attack then it is very much a case of having to make a personal injury claim. This is especially poignant if your child has been attacked because it is pretty much your job to get justice for your innocent child. The done thing is to get a personal injury solicitor who has previous experience with a dog attack case. By getting well versed representation you are making sure that the amount of compensation that is received is maximised.

Make your dog bite personal injury claim today

Being Aware of A Burn Related Personal Injury

When a person gets burned to any degree it is a painful occurrence that can take an absolute age to clear up. Doctors are in agreement that a severe burn is within a category that represents the most painful type of injury that a person can suffer. A serious burn is generally resultant in a number of operations, with skin graft procedures often being unsuccessful.

When it comes to burns they are categorised in two different ways. The two terms that relate to different burns are known as methods and degrees. Method is a reference to the manner in which a person got burned. There are several common types of burn that are light, electrical, radiation, chemical and thermal. When the method of a burn is established by a medical professional this often gives some indication as to how sever the burn is.

When a physician decides upon the level of severity of a burn then they refer to this as the degree of the burn. The type of burn that is considered to be the least severe is the first degree burn and this is where the first layer of skin gets damaged. The second and often the most painful type degree of burn is the second degree burn, where the primary and secondary layers of skin are burnt. The reason that the second degree burn can be more painful than the more sever third degree burn (or full thickness burn) is because with the latter, often there is extensive nerve ending damage and the victim of the burn cannot properly feel the severity of the injury. A third degree burn has a grotesque appearance with areas blackened through charring and suppurating patches of whiteness.

Pretty much all of the tissue on a persons body can be affected by a burn including bone, blood vessels, muscles and obviously skin. If a person has burns to their respiratory system then there is every likelihood that they will die from respiratory arrest. Of course most people relate burns to the often horrendous damage that it causes to a victims skin. People and especially children are likely to become extremely self conscious as the result of the scarring that is a result of being badly burned.

There are certain things that money cannot buy and one of them is blemish free skin after a person has suffered from burns. The money awarded as a result of making a personal injury compensation claim is some kind of justice though and irrespective of how badly a person has been burned, if it the result of an act of negligence on another person's part, then that burned person can make a personal injury claim. The process of making a personal injury claim involves first and foremost hiring the services of a skilled personal injury solicitor; one that specialises in personal injury. This is the only way in which a burns victim can guarantee that they will receive the amount of compensation that they deserve.

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Understanding the Personal Injury Law in the Common Man's Language

We all have a vague idea about what constitutes a personal injury and that it is possible to get compensated for it if it occurs due to someone else's fault. But it is important to have a clear understanding of the personal injury law and litigation so that if ever required in the future, you may be able to deal with it more effectively.

Broadly speaking, the personal injury litigation can be divided into two classes: Cases of negligence and Cases of intent. Many times, there are specialized law firms that handle both types of cases separately. For instance, there are several Personal Injury Orlando lawyers that deal with these two circumstances separately as a specialty area.

Negligence: The cases of negligence involve a personal harm or injury that occurred due to the carelessness or negligence of the other party. To ensure victory in a case of negligence, the victim should be able to prove that it was the defendant's duty to exercise more caution reasonably, which he failed to do. And the injury was caused due to this failure of duty on part of the defendant. So basically the law states that it is the legal duty of the defendant to be careful about the safety of other people within reasonable limits. And whenever that reasonable limit is breached, the defendant is guilty and must compensate the victim for this breach of duty.

In case of auto related personal injury cases, it is expected that every driver on the road has a legal duty to drive safely not only for his sake, but also for the sake of other drivers on the road. Whenever this duty is violated, and causes personal harm to another person or persons, there is a valid case to seek compensation.

Intentional Tort: A case of intentional tort happens when there is a clear intent behind a person's wrongful action. In normal circumstances, it is irrelevant if the result injury is in excess of what was actually intended by the defendant. The fact that the intent was there is usually sufficient to form a valid case of an intentional tort. Many times it is difficult to obtain monetary compensation in case of an intentional tort because the insurance companies normally do not provide coverage against such circumstances. As a result, the victim may still pursue the case to ensure that the wrongdoer is punished for his wrongful intent, but cannot expect to receive any meaningful monetary compensation unless the defendant is in a financial position to provide such compensation.

There are Personal Injury Orlando lawyers that deal with specialized personal injury cases. You can present the circumstances of your case to them to review whether you have a strong case for monetary compensation or not. In any case, a good personal injury attorney can give you the right advice for your situation, as each case is different from others.

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Slip Or Trip Compensation Claim!

Many people accidentally slip and trip over wet surfaces and meet with injuries. People suffering from such injuries most often experience backache. Some also experience pain in the hand sand legs. Many a times, the injuries may also result into fracture. You may have to spend a lot of money on treatment. You need not suffer for the losses. Make a claim and get compensated.

You can also seek advice from professional experts who will advice on how to make a claim. They will study your case in depth and suggest the best solution for you. You may not be aware f the various provisions under the law which can hep you get compensation. The claims specialists will provide the best advice on making a claim. You can make slip or trip compensation claim if you have suffered an injury due to slip or trip.

Making a slip compensation claim is not difficult. If you have been injured in the last three years as a result of the actions or neglect of someone else then you are eligible to make a claim. The claims solicitors will deal with your case in depth and suggest the best possible solution for you. You can also make a no win no fee claims case. This will help you get compensation without paying any fee. No matter whether you win or lose the case, you will not be required to pay any fee.

The phrase 'No Win No Fee' means you need not pay a penny in legal fees even if your claim might be lost against the defendant. The solicitors will offer you a 'Conditional Fee Agreement' (CFA) if they decide to take your claim forward. This is a protection which ensures that you need not pay any fee for the claims case. You can definitely make as slip compensation claim if you have suffered an injury due to a slip.

Road accidents are quite dangerous. They occur most often due to the carelessness of the other driver. If a speeding vehicle has hit you while you were driving, you can make a claim. Many people lose their life every year due to road traffic accidents. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists all sustain varying degrees of injury, from the relatively minor soft tissue injuries to catastrophic and fatal injuries. Surprisingly, not too many people make a claim. They are worried that it may involve a huge amount of money.

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Burn Injuries and Obtaining Compensation

Millions of people each year suffer some type of significant burn injury and hundreds more die as a result of their injuries. Burn injuries can have very serious, long lasting medical effects which can affect a person's appearance, their psychological well being and can cost the injured party tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills.

Burns can be caused in a number of different ways which would include:

- Gas explosions

- House fires and apartment fires resulting from someone's negligence

- Automobile, motorcycle, SUV rollover, truck or other motor vehicle accidents

- Defective appliances or smoke detectors

- Electric accidents

- Cooking accidents

- Exploding furnaces, stores, boilers or other appliances

- Chemical spills

- Workplace accidents

- Water heater malfunctions

- Industrial accidents or

- Electrocution

The most serious of all injuries is a third degree burn which penetrates all layers

of the skin. Third degree burns may involve the permanent loss of skin and tissue and may cause permanent, ugly and disfiguring scarring as well as nerve damage. Burns can also be classified as a result of the cause of the burn which could include: heat or thermal burns caused by hot objects, steam or fire; chemical burns occur after a person comes in contact with a chemical in either a solid, liquid or gas state; an electrical burn caused by an electric source or lightning; radiation burns caused by radiation treatment, x-rays, tanning booths, sunlamps or the sun; and friction burns which occur through contact with roadways or other surfaces.

A person who has a serious burn injury as a result of the negligence of another may be entitled to compensation for:

Part and future medical bills;

Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery;

Physical therapy;

Occupational or vocational therapy;

Psychological counseling;

Pain and suffering;

Scarring;

Past and future cost of income; and

Loss of consortium for a spouse.

If you or someone you know has received serious burns through the fault of another you need to seek the advice of a burn injury lawyer or personal injury attorney immediately.

Attorney Richard Hastings, for the past two and one half decades, has been helping injured clients and families collect millions of dollars in cases ranging from motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, to medical malpractice. He is the founder of Selectcounsel, LLC, a free service that helps you find one of the best lawyers in your area and is the author of the books "How To Find A Great Lawyer" and "Understanding And Improving The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case"

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Car-Bicycle Accidents

Riding a bicycle amidst fast-moving motor vehicle traffic can be quite a daunting endeavor to some. Automotive drivers do not always see cyclists on the road, and without any protective shell around the bikers, they are completely exposed to full-force impacts. Clearly, joining cars and trucks is a risky decision for bicyclists to make. However, if they take the proper precautions, the chances of bikers getting into an injury-inducing accident are greatly reduced.

Causes of Car-Bicycle Accidents

There are many different causes for this type of accident -- and either the cyclist or the driver (or both) have the potential to be at fault. Typically, these incidents result from negligence on behalf of either party. Many times, drivers do not look for or fail to see cyclists on the side of the road. They also fail to think of cyclists when exiting their parked vehicles, which can result in a collision between the bicyclist and the car door.

Sometimes, irritated drivers who dislike the presence of cyclists on the roads alongside motorized vehicles will drive more aggressively around the unwanted bicycle rider. This also has the potential to result in injury-inducing accidents.

Precautionary Measures

In order to best prevent these devastating incidents from occurring, there are certain precautionary measures that both cyclists and motor vehicle drivers can take. As a cyclist,

? Always be aware of your surroundings on the road.
? Use hand and arm signals to indicate to vehicles around you that you are going to change lanes or slow down.
? If you plan on riding at night, install lights onto your bike and use them when it begins to get dark.
? Slow down as you go through intersections.
? Don't ride or stop in the blind spot of surrounding vehicles
? Wear a helmet!

As a motor vehicle operator, there are also certain steps that you can take to avoid colliding with cyclists on the road.

? Be aware of who else is on the road with you. Cyclists are sometimes difficult to spot, so know to look for them.
? If you do see a cyclist, slow down and give him or her a cushion if you decide to pass on the left.
? Never tailgate bicyclists.
? Do not try and turn in front of a cyclist if there is not ample room between the two of you.
? Always check for cyclists before opening your door if you have parked on the side of the road. Car door accidents are quite common bicycle-car incidents.

If you have been hit by a car, there are certain steps that you are recommended to take next. First, seek medical attention right away if you have sustained injuries. Secondly, you can and should attain legal aid. To learn more about accidents involving cars and bicyclists, please visit the website of Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at http://lowabram.com/

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Playground Safety

Playgrounds are great places for kids to run around with friends, expend energy, and just enjoy themselves. They offer up a lot of joy for young children and often times, the variety of equipment found in these areas can keep them entertained for a long while. However, despite all the benefits that a playground presents, there are also several dangers that are associated with these areas of fun. You as a parent or supervisor must familiarize yourself with playground safety so that your kids can have the safest and most enjoyable time possible when they are in these recreational areas.

Supervision

Probably the largest measure that you can take regarding the safety of your children on the playground is to provide constant supervision over them as they play. Make sure that they only play on age-appropriate equipment and always watch to ensure that they do not become entangled in rope-like features, such as swings. If you see your child climbing on something that could pose a danger, safely carry him or her down to lower ground.

Structure Safety

While many playgrounds these days have been upgraded to include more child-friendly components and materials, there are still plenty of recreational areas with potentially hazardous equipment and structures. Inspect any features that you feel may pose a threat to your child. Watch for equipment that may be cracking, splintering, or have sharp extrusions. Make sure that your child avoids these items. Also ensure that the surfaces are relatively soft, secure, and child-safe. If there are loose mats that may pose slipping hazards or a lack of cushioned surfacing beneath the play equipment, then make sure your child stays off the playground.

Other Children

While playgrounds are wonderful places for your child to interact in a positive manner with other children, they can also pose as safety hazards, too. Watch as the kids play, and make sure that over-the-top rough play does not occur. When your children come home, wash their hands to keep them from catching any illness they may have encountered while on the playground.

Teach Your Kids

Take the time to sit down with your children and teach them about playground safety. Inform them of the dangers of roughhousing and improper use of the play equipment. Teach them about how features may become very hot in the summertime or very slippery after a rainfall.

If you would like to learn more about playground safety, please visit the website of personal injury attorneys Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at http://lowabram.com/

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Dog Bite Attacks and What to Do

In 2007, statistics reveal 43,021,000 households, or 37.2% of all households in the United States, own, on average, 1.7 dogs. A National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey indicated in excess of 4,700,000 people are bitten by a dog annually. Of those, 800,000 require medical attention. Nearly 368,000 victims require treatment at hospital emergency rooms.

If you are the victim of a dog bite attack or injury you should do at least the following:

Identify the animal that bit you so the owner or keeper can be located and the animal can be tested for rabies; locate and get the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses including what they might be willing to say; get medical attention; get the name, address and phone number of the owner, if possible; take pictures of all of your injuries; save all damaged or blood stained clothing; and contact an experienced personal lawyer as soon as possible.

Negligence for personal injuries resulting from a dog bite may be attributed to the dog owner, the dog handler, people who possess dogs, land owners, landlords and anyone connected to the dog. Most states have "dog bite statutes," which hold the owner or keeper of the dog strictly liable for and damages or injuries caused by their biting pet.

Therefore, an owner or keeper who permits a dog to go free without a leash, fails to protect guests from injury by the dog or his or her dog escapes confinement or is not confined to property and who later bites someone might be liable. Additionally, unless you fall within certain limited exceptions to the dog bite statute you might be able to collect money damages from the responsible party or parties.

Negligence and liability are complicated legal issues best determined by a qualified personal injury attorney.

Dog bite victims may be entitled to compensation for the following:

? Past medical treatment
? Future medical care
? Psychological counseling
? Medication expenses
? Pain and suffering
? Loss of wages
? Future disability
? Damage or destruction of clothing or other property
? Loss of consortium claim for a spouse

In some states, the law recognizes that people, beside the bite victim, might also suffer compensable losses. A witness related to dog bite victim (a parent for example) who witnesses the attack may have a claim for bystander emotional distress. A spouse of the victim who is incapacitated might be entitled to compensation for loss of consortium. Family members of a victim who dies from injuries caused by a dog can sue for wrongful death.

Many dog bites and attacks occur to children who sometimes receive serious injuries because of their size. Other cases may involve serious and permanent scars as well as nerve damage.

Victims of dog bites suffer trauma, pain, wage loss and a wide variety of claims dependent on their lifestyle. If you or a family member have been bitten by a dog and suffered injuries, it is recommended that you contact a qualified personal injury lawyer immediately.

Attorney Richard Hastings, for the past two and one half decades, has been helping injured clients and families collect millions of dollars in losses ranging from motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, to medical malpractice. He is the founder of Selectcounsel, LLC, a free service that helps you find one of the best lawyers in your area and is the author of the books "How To Find A Great Lawyer" and "Understanding And Improving The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case"

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Why it Helps to Know Your Rights

According to experts, an injury would normally be caused by someone's negligence or actions and should you suffer injuries following an accident in which the other party was at fault, you can make a personal injury claim. This means that you have the right to claim compensation from the negligent party.

Your right to compensation is also not limited to personal injury claim in case of a car accident but also in case of medical malpractice and other situations. You have a strong case to make a claim if the court can ascertain that your injuries were caused by the other party. Once proven liable, the other party is bound by law to meet the cost of your treatment, and pay compensation for your accident.

Before filing your claim
Cases relating to an injury require that you must first establish the strength of your claim and its validity in view of the law, bearing in mind that the act relating to personal injury may vary from place to place. This also means that you need to familiarise yourself with the regulation whichever country you are in at the time.

You should contact a injury lawyer who can offer you all the relevant information relating to your claim. Once your compensation case has been initiated, you will face an insurance group in court.

In order to stand a fair chance of winning your compensation claim, you will need to produce strong credentials as a confirmation of the other party's blunder. You will also be required to show the facts which would give a clear picture of the severity of your wound whether it is brain, head, spinal or neck injuries, fractures, or broken bones.

Perhaps another important advice is that you need to be aware that filing a personal grievance compensation case without concerning a public prosecutor can affect your efforts.

Personal injury claims now a speedy process

Recently, Insurance Services Office (ISO) unveiled a Personal Injury Claims Assessment Service (PICAS), which has the ability to completely digitise the injury claims process. This is welcome news to many people because it will allow speedier contacts between lawyers and insurers and could lead to fairer settlements.

The risk data provider says a pilot study involving three insurers and two law firms slashed the lifecycle of accident claims by more than 50 per cent, from around 290 days to less than 140 days. PICAS uses WARP Technologies' medical reporting software to transfer medical reports into a digital format.

Reports can then be imported into an insurance provider's system using a version of ISO Claims Outcome Advisor. Industry sources say both parties can expect a fair and independent valuation as cases held within the database have already been assessed by solicitors and insurance companies.

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How Do You Choose Who to Help You With a Work Accident Claim?

Your Guide To Choosing Someone To Help You With An Accident At Work Claim

What Do You Want To Achieve At The End Of The Claim?

This is a very important question to start with. They always say begin with the end in mind, so what would you like the end to look like? It is important to spend some time thinking about this without making contact with any solicitors or claims companies. You need to understand what the best outcome for you will be so that you can then see if the businesses that you contact will be able to achieve this for you.

Is the most important factor for you that the claim will be over as quickly as possible, or do you want to receive the maximum amount of compensation for your claim? Do you want someone that will arrange prompt private medical treatment to provide you with the best prospects of a full recovery or a solicitor that will really take the time to listen to you and not rush you off the phone at the first opportunity.

Consider these questions and also your experience of working with other professionals in the past. What did you like about the way that they did things for you, and what did you dislike? Once you are clear in your own mind about the most important aspects of your work accident claim, it will be much easier for you to find an accident claims solicitor or claims company that meets your requirements.

How Will You Make Contact With Them?

Most people are most likely to start the search for help on the internet. Start with your search term and as with any search ensure that the results match your search enquiry and that when you land on the website the first impressions are good. If the website looks old or dated you may want to question what sort of service the company will provide you with.

Do They Specialise In Accident At Work Claims?

The next question should be whether the claims company or solicitor specialises in Accident At Work Claims. If they have a large section of the website for work accident claims, or the whole website is dedicated to this type of claim then you can move onto the next question.

Is The Website Regularly Updated?

If you are dealing with a professional services firm, you will expect them to update their website with articles and the latest industry news. If you find that the last article was added more than one or two months ago it implies that the website is not kept fully up to date. If it is regularly updated again this is a good sign that the are of Work Accident Law is important to the business.

Did They Contact You Quickly?

Once you have found a website that you feel is professionally designed, specialises in work claims and is regularly updated, the next test is to see how quickly the business responds to your enquiry. Complete a claim form or telephone them. You should expect to be contacted by a specialist claims solicitor within one business hour or the next business day. If they do not contact you, move onto the next website that fulfills your search criteria.

Do They Match Your Search Criteria

Once you manage to speak with a solicitor, ask the questions that you decided were important to you at the beginning of this article. If they match your search criteria and can act for you with no hidden costs or charges, your search is complete and you can hand over control of your claim to them.

Three Tips For Hiring a Qualified Wrongful Death Or Personal Injury Attorney

When you find yourself in need of hiring a wrongful death or personal injury attorney it is usually because something horrible has happened to you or a person you love. It can be the most trying of times. These are the times when it is best to have a process to follow and to not let emotions enter into the decision making environment. Hiring the best possible attorney that you can afford can be the difference between being able to come out of your bad situation in a manner that will allow you to pick up the pieces and move on with your life or finding yourself in the unenviable position of reliving the past through the dire situation you find yourself thrust into because of the negligence of someone else.

The first step is to ask for referrals from respected people you have an existing relationship with. This simple fact gathering time can allow you to calmly ask people that you trust who they might turn into in your situation. The reason you must go to people that you have a relationship with is that these are the people who will likely steer you in a direction that they themselves would be willing to pursue. The other terrific issue that you have in working with someone that you trust is that they will have a vested interest in your outcome being a satisfactory one, for all parties involved. They will not want to risk damaging the relationship they enjoy with you.

The second step is to go visit each of the attorneys that you have been referred to from you associates. When you meet them face to face it should be during a no-charge consultation period. Most quality attorneys will not charge a potential client to meet with them and to allow them to hear your side of the issues they face. This important step is critical because you will have a chance to work with the attorney in a stressful situation, you telling your story, and you can get an excellent read on how the attorney will act and react to your specific situation. You would like to work with someone who you can trust, have confidence in, and whom you feel can be a little tough on your opponent in the case. If you do not have a positive feeling about the attorney after the first meeting, go with your instincts and proceed to find one that you can have a solid feeling about representing you in your case.

The third and final step is the actual selection process. I find it easiest to use a traditional process in laying out the pros and cons of each of the attorneys you have met with. This process allows you to lay it out on paper, leave it for a while, come back to it at a time when you are not feeling emotional, and to make the best selection for your situation.

Selecting an attorney that you are comfortable with and have confidence in will help you through the emotional roller coaster of a trial environment. Once you have the right one for your situation working for you, you will be able to cope with the stress in a much more productive manner.

Chuck R Stewart recently reviewed the cases of a Sacramento wrongful death attorney in order to better understand the process of attorney selection by grieving people. The Sacramento wrongful death attorneys reviewed showed compassion and class during the interview process with potential clients

Uninsured Motorist Attorney Advice - Tips For Finding the Best Uninsured Motorist Attorney

Q: I let my auto insurance lapse and was recently pulled over in LA. Can you recommend a good uninsured motorist attorney in LA?

A: We do not recommend or endorse specific lawyers, but will give you some guidelines for choosing an uninsured motorist attorney in LA, or anywhere else, for that matter. When choosing legal help, especially for something as serious as driving without insurance, the following steps should be helpful:

*Make sure the attorney is allowed to practice law in your state. You can usually find this information at the attorney generals web site for your state.

*Get estimates from a couple of different attorneys. The estimate may turn out to be higher or lower than the final cost, but the estimates should all be in the same range. If two attorneys estimate it will cost $1500 dollars and a third tells you it will cost $250 dollars be wary.

*Tell your lawyer the entire story. Don't embellish or hide the facts. They work for you and you are best served if they have all of the facts.

*Ask the lawyer what the likely outcome and penalty will be. If the penalty is a fine that will cost you less than the attorney will charge you, you may simply admit guilt and move on. You can also call the District Attorney who is prosecuting the case for this information.

*In some states this is simply a moving violation. It is less likely for you to fight this and win.

As with all legal matters your best interests are served by consulting with professional legal help. This is a general answer and should not be considered legal advice. Good luck in your search for an uninsured motorist attorney in LA!

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Got an Accident Injury Claim? - What to Do Next

If you have been injured at work, you might be at a loss over what you should do now. Don't despair, though, because you can get help to determine whether you really have an injury claim and what you should be doing about it. It's unfortunate that accidents even have to happen at all, but most of them are not that serious. For the ones that are more serious, you might be entitled to get money from your employer, especially if the accident was caused by something that the employer did or did not do that is considered negligent.

It's up to all UK employers to know the law and be aware of what they must do to keep their employees safe. If they don't comply with those kinds of things, they can end up in serious trouble and get sued by an employee who ends up getting injured. If you're that employee, you'll want to get something for your trouble, get your medical bills paid, and possibly get something for pain and suffering, as well. You can try to do that on your own, but most people don't have much luck when they go up against a company all by themselves. Instead, they need an accident claim company to help them out and collect for them.

There are so many different kinds of injuries that can happen, and there are possible accident compensation claims for general damages and others, depending on what type of compensation you deserve and what type of injury you sustained. Slips and falls are the most common when it comes to workplace injuries, but you could have other problems, too.

Things can fall and injure people in their workplace, and there can be dangerous conditions that an employer has failed to take care of. Naturally, these things should be called to the employers attention before anyone is harmed, but if that doesn't happen or if they are not fixed, and an injury occurs, applying for accident compensation claims for becomes important.

Sometimes an employer will offer to compensate an employee if he or she is injured on the job, but if the compensation seems very little that employee doesn't have to accept it. Instead, he or she can talk to an accident injury claim company and make sure there should not be much more compensation for that injury. Only by asking a professional can an employee really know for sure what is fair compensation for any injury that he or she has sustained.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Personal Injury Assessment Service Launched

In 2008, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) became vexed by the lengthy claims process so therefore stated that the procedures needed to be reformed.

ABI figures displayed that the average car accident personal injury claim took 730 days to settle, while workplace claims took up to three years.

Stephen Hadrill, director general of the ABI said: "What tends to happen is that a person who has been injured goes to a lawyer who does a vast amount of research, often unnecessarily in our opinion, before putting the claim anywhere near the insurer."

In 2007, there were 250,000 personal injury claims, of which, 80% were non-contentious. As a result, Insurance Services Office (ISO) has responded to this change and has created a new system to streamline the claims structure.

Digitalising the claims process
It has been revealed that the ISO has launched a personal injury claims assessment service (PICAS), which has the ability to entirely digitise the personal injury claims process.

According to the risk data provider, benefits of the new system include quicker contacts between insurers and lawyers, thus creating fairer settlements.

The relevant parties can then process claims using an integrated system that allows efficient exchange of information and effective communication.

A pilot study involving three insurance companies and two law firms decreased the time span of claims by over 50%, from around 290 days to less than 140 days, according to the group.

The claims system
PICAS uses WARP Technologies medical reporting software to transfer medical reports into a digital format.

From there, reports can be imported into an insurer's system using a version of ISO Claims Outcome Advisor.

From here, a lawyer can then insert an assessment of a claim into the system and compare it with the insurer's total amount, which is based on data from 10,000 recent settlement cases.

Parties can have an independent and fair valuation because the database holds cases which have been assessed by solicitors and insurers.

New assessment programme will speed claims up
ISO's director of client services, Joe Pendle, explained that around 80% of all car personal injury claims are soft tissue injuries or whiplash, that are not too difficult, but can take as long as 12 months to process.

Therefore, ISO stated that the combined systems can significantly reduce personal injury claims, therefore streamlining the existing process.

The integration of the technologies can decrease the risk of claims handlers misinterpreting a medical report, while at the same time allowing doctors to quickly produce medical reports for claimant solicitors and insurers.

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What You Should Know Before You Settle a Whiplash Personal Injury Claim

Whiplash injuries occur when a person suffers a forceful movement or jolt resulting in strain on the ligaments, tendons or soft tissues of the neck and back.

They typically occur in road traffic accidents, however whiplash injuries can be sustained in many different situations including slips, trips and falls, sports injuries and even assaults and attacks. People involved in car accidents are often contacted directly by the insurers of the person responsible for the accident attempting to offer an immediate one off payment to settle the claim. They are usually contacted within a couple of days of the accident occurring, when individuals have rarely instructed solicitors or even thought about the possibility of recovering some form of compensation.

They are expected to decide whether to settle their claim there and then, without any expert advice or guidance on how much their claim could be worth. Insurers use this inexperience and eagerness to settle the matter quickly to their advantage, as often whiplash injuries, particularly more serious injuries, do not even become apparent until a few days after the injury has occurred.

If an individual is suffering from whiplash symptoms, they often assume that they will subside within a short period and any offers of compensation from the responsible party's insurers can seem very appealing. However, it must be noted that the severity of a whiplash injury can vary greatly and while some people make a recovery within a few days or weeks, others are left with symptoms and pain from their injury for months or even years.

Therefore the sum offered by the responsible parties insurers is often far below the value of compensation that the injured party cold and should receive for their injury. When assessing the compensation value for a whiplash claim, various factors must be taken into consideration, such as any pain and suffering they have experienced as a result of the accident, paying particular attention to any future problems that the accident may have caused. Other financial losses incurred as a result of the accident must also be noted such as time taken off work to recover. All calculations for whiplash injury compensation will be divided into 2 separate categories: General Damages and Special Damages. General Damages are calculated by taking into consideration the injured persons pain suffering and loss of amenity following the accident. This figure is based on previous case law for similar injuries, but is largely dependant upon the report produced by a medical expert, which will determine the extent of the injuries sustained and any likely future problems resulting from the accident. Special Damages will be calculated based upon any losses that the injured party has had as a result of the accident. These include loss of earnings, loss of material possessions such as damage to clothing, travel expenses, prescriptions, any alternative treatment such as physiotherapy and award for any care you have received from friends and family.

All of the factors noted above will be considered when calculating compensation. Therefore, victims of road traffic accidents should seek the services of specialist personal injury lawyers before agreeing a whiplash compensation settlement as without all of these factors being considered, it is almost certain that a claim will be under settled. The Claims Connection will always work to gain the maximum amount of compensation in the shortest amount of time for all of our clients and we offer a No Win No Fee service, which ensures that you will not be responsible for our legal fess and you will keep 100% of any compensation awarded.

This article has been written by Sarah Nandhra who is a trainee solicitor working for Winston Solicitors, based in Leeds, West Yorks UK. Website; http://www.theclaimsconnection.co.uk

Compensation Awards For Accidental Brain Injury

The effects that can occur as a result of a serious brain injury are wide ranging.

In its most extreme form, a relative with severe brain injury may be in a coma or a persistent vegetative state; this is where the brain injury victim is unable to regain consciousness and brain activity is low. In these circumstances, long term hospitalisation is often the only option available. A less serious injury may leave a loved one unable to wash, clothe or feed themselves unaided. In some milder cases, a relative with severe brain injury may lose the ability to remember what was said a few moments previously much like a patient with Alzheimer's disease, but function quite normally in all other respects.

However severe a brain injury may be, the time will come when your family member can be brought home from hospital, and day-to-day responsibility for care will be transferred to the family and specialist care staff. This means that practical plans must be made to address the realities that face a relative with severe brain injury and their family in the months and years ahead.

A compensation award secured from insurers will fund the ongoing care of a relative with severe brain injury, enabling families to achieve the best possible quality of life in the years ahead for all concerned. However, it is important to select a legal firm that has considerable experience in pursuing serious injury cases. Firms that focus on minor accidental injury claims may try to take on a severe brain injury case, and whilst these firms may achieve good results for their minor injury clients, they are unlikely to have adequate practical experience of a brain injury compensation case.

Settlements may take between three and five years to achieve, and in the interim, the brain injured patient will still need specialist equipment, adaptations to homes, therapy and specialist nursing care. A good law firm will be skilled at securing adequate interim awards, so that the family can adjust to a new life as rapidly as possible.

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Seeking Brain Injury Compensation

Do you know what you would need to do if a family member had an accident that left them severely debilitated as a result of a brain injury? If you are presently experiencing such a distressing situation, the challenges you and your family will face in the years ahead are unrelenting; however compensation awards from an insurer can do much to improve quality of life for both your family and the victim of the brain injury. What will be important at this stage is to secure all the help and funding you will need as rapidly as possible to make living with a loved one with a brain injury as comfortable as it possibly can be.

The effects that can occur as a result of a serious brain injury are wide ranging. In more extreme cases, a loved one who has experienced a brain injury may be unable to feed, clothe or wash themselves unaided; speech and cognitive thought may be impaired. It is also possible that coordination and the ability to walk or run could be adversely affected by a brain injury. In milder cases a loved one who has experienced a brain injury may lose the ability to remember what happened the day or week before, but could function quite normally in all other respects.

As a result, it is impossible to accurately anticipate the extent and consequences of a serious brain injury in the early stages after an accident; in many cases, the full effects will only become evident with time.

However, however severe a brain injury may be, the time will come when recovery from other physical damage caused by a serious accident has been completed, and the victim of a brain injury can be brought home from hospital, At this stage, day-to-day responsibility for care will pass to the family of a patient with a brain injury, with the help of specialist nursing and care staff. This means that practical plans must be made to ensure that homes are adapted and specialist equipment purchased to enable a brain injury victim to return home as rapidly as possible.

Securing Compensation for an Accident Involving a Brain Injury

A firm of solicitors that specialises in brain injury and serious injury compensation cases will fight your case for you in the courts and provide you with immediate assistance, free of charge. In addition to preparing your compensation case, a specialty firm will also provide a wide range of managed care solutions that include sourcing and managing expert staff and equipment. Additionally, some firms will provide you with the support of a case manager to help you manage the day to day challenges of living with a loved one with a brain injury.

Serious injury lawyers with unrivalled expertise. Specialist services for spine, brain injury, head and amputation clients from the UK's leading specialised brain injury law practice

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Pursuing Spinal Injury Compensation Claims

Computerised technologies have been developed over past decades to assist individuals with a spinal injury or a severe disability. However, technologies that offer victims of accidental spinal injury the ability to live independently are expensive. When pursuing a compensation claim from insurers, it is essential that expert advice is sought to ensure that the claim made is large enough. The compensation award must be sufficient to cover the ongoing costs of care, equipment and provision of a living space suitable for the spinal injury victim, and the claim must be large enough to last for the lifetime of a loved one.

Rightly or wrongly, once a settlement has been made for a spinal injury accident, there is no recourse for either the victim or their families to apply to the courts for additional funds at a later date.

Fortunately, families don't have to go through this process alone. There are many charities that can offer some advice and guidance in the early stages of deciding what care and support packages will be required in the years ahead. Expert practical help can also come from an unexpected quarter; the legal firm selected to represent the family in their spinal injury compensation case.

Families should also examine what services are offered by the legal firm to assist in the care of a loved one with a spinal injury whilst the claim is settled. The solicitors should also be prepared to seek an interim award for spinal injury from insurers to help with any immediate costs, as claims can take up to five years to reach a final settlement.

Taking time to ensure that the legal practice selected is fit for the task can save a great deal of needless stress and heartache at a most difficult period for all concerned. However, it is also worth remembering that it is always possible to change legal representation at any stage, especially if the firm selected fails to live up to expectations.

Neil Glover

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Friday, March 13, 2009

Why Are Tractor-Trailer Accidents So Dangerous?

Accidents involving tractor-trailers are more dangerous than typical passenger vehicle accidents because of the size and weight of tractor-trailers. Most tractor-trailer accidents result in the death of the driver of the passenger vehicle involved.

What is the difference between a tractor-trailer accident and a passenger vehicle accident?

Tractor-trailer accidents are not treated in the same way as passenger vehicle accidents because the trucker and the trucking company are subject to different licensing and insurance laws. There are also different state laws that apply to commercial tractor-trailers.

Why do I need an attorney if I have been involving in an accident with a tractor-trailer?

The trucking company and their insurance company both seek to avoid a legal claim being brought against them, and to minimize any payment they may have to make on a claim. After you have been involved in an accident the trucking company's insurance adjustor will most likely contact you in an effort to obtain a statement. It is not in your best interest to speak to the insurance company, and you are in no way obligated to by law. An experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney can analyze your circumstances and advise you on what steps to take in order to receive the compensation you are entitled to.

What if I was partly at fault?

The laws governing tractor-trailer accidents differ from state to state, but in some cases, even if you are at fault you may be able to recover damages. It is always best to seek the advice of an attorney regardless of your situation. Even if you don't think you are entitled to compensation, only an experienced tractor-trailer attorney can fully advise you of your rights.

What causes tractor-trailer accidents?

Many things have been known to cause tractor-trailer accidents including:

Driver fatigue

Speeding

Large blind spots

Inclement weather

Overloaded trailers

If you or a loved one has been involved in a tractor-trailer accident, please visit the website of Kalfus & Nachman today. We serve clients in Norfolk and surrounding areas of Virginia.

What You Should Know About Brain Injury Compensation

those ones. The effects can be traumatic for the victim and their loved ones. Most people do not think about what they would do if they or a loved one suffered a brain injury.

Most injuries result from a blow to the head as the result of vehicle and motorcycle accidents, slips and falls, sports injuries, and assault. Those injuries can also be acquired through near drowning, aneurisms, seizures and strokes. The effects vary and can include: the inability to walk or talk, paralysis, loss of voluntary and involuntary motor functions, loss of memory, inability to process information, loss of sight, hearing or speech, anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder, as well as the inability to perform simple daily tasks. These injuries can leave people unable to take care of themselves. In many cases, the symptoms may take days or weeks to appear.

When one suffers that from an accident, malpractice, product defect, or other negligent means, it is essential to seek advice from a personal injury lawyer experienced in this topic. In a paraplegic injury claim, the issues can be complicated. Personal injury lawyers who specialize in those cases will do more than just represent you in court. They will seek damages for current and future medical costs, current and future earnings, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.

A personal injury lawyer specializing will have an understanding of the causes, symptoms, and effects of traumatic injuries. The lawsuits often involve a lot of research, medical expert testimony, and medical evidence presentation. An attorney that is experienced and knowledgeable in those cases will alleviate the stress of the case so their clients can focus on rehabilitation. Some injury law firms will even help with arranging medical and rehabilitation treatment during the case.

Recovering from this injury can be a slow process. Rehabilitation can include treatments in such areas as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, neurology, neuropsychology, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, orthopedics, physical therapy, vocational rehabilitation, speech and hearing therapy, occupational therapy, education therapy, social work, and much more. Over a lifetime, treatment costs could be devastating for a victim and their families. A personal injury lawyer will seek recovery compensation from those deemed responsible for the injury so the victim will be able to participate in the necessary rehabilitation and support programs.

Having to cope with a loved one who has experienced is difficult for any family. Traumatic brain injuries cases involve gathering critical information regarding the circumstances of the injury, the first symptoms of the injury, details of the emergency care, and details of the medical treatment. Personal injury lawyers such as. The Law Firm of McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates in South Carolina who specialize in the theme cases will have the experience and knowledge to protect your present interests as well as your future interests.

Because the statute of limitations regarding personal injury cases varies from state to state, it is important to obtain a personal injury attorney soon after receiving a trauma. Victims and their families will not only need present support but future support as well. To ensure peace of mind for you and your family, choose your personal injury firm carefully. You will rest easy knowing that you are being protected.

Find a Personal injury lawyer Toronto that will help your case with honesty and integrity. Whether it's a motor vehicle accident, Paraplegic and Brain Injury or a Slip & Fall Injury, our Law Firm can help you.

The Do's and Don'ts of Automobile Accidents

It is estimated that with the number of cars on the road on any given day, it is virtually inevitable that every single driver will be in an accident at some point in his/her driving career. If you have been in a car accident, especially a serious one, you know full well how scary, unnerving, and confusing that scene can be. Immediately after a collision is not the time we do our clearest thinking. But the calmer you remain, the more likely your chances are that you will do the right thing. Though it sounds impossible, the first thing to do is remain calm.

The do?s and don?ts following an accident are important and can help you down the road (no pun intended). Depending on the accident, the following is list of suggested DO?s:

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????????? Get in contact with an experienced automobile accident attorney who can help you with your claims.

While this list may seem simple enough, there are several steps to take before an accident to help relieve some of the stress.

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????????? Don?t apologize as that is virtually the same as admitting fault.

According to statistics, in 2005 there were an estimated 6.5 million car accidents in the United States; the estimated cost of those accidents-over 230 billion dollars. While mental and physically exhausting, car accidents are prevalent in society today.?

If you live in the Dallas or Ellis county areas of Texas and need legal guidance following your vehicle accident, please visit the website of Polewski & Associates today.

Personal Injury Claims Lawyers

If you have suffered a personal injury, you can seek compensation for the injuries suffered by making a claim. You can also approach personal injury claims specialists who can help you get compensation quickly. There are many personal injury claim lawyers who can provide the required guidance on making a claim. They can guide you to get suitable compensation.

They can help you find out how to make a claim, the documents to be furnished to make a claim and the procedure to be followed for claims process. This will help you make claim fast. You can get compensation for any kind of injury suffered.

There are various types of injuries. You may have met with an accident while walking, working in an office, while travelling or while being at the construction site. No matter what is the cause of injury, you can get suitable compensation for all types of injuries. As long as the injury has resulted due to the negligence of someone, you can make a claim.

Basically, the term "personal injury" is used to describe all types of injury from broken bones, to food poisoning or even asbestosis. The injuries can occur due to any type of accident. To make a successful claim, you must be able to prove that the injury has resulted due to the negligence of someone. If you have suffered personal injury, you can make a personal injury claim. The injury claims solicitors will assist you to get compensation quickly. Such specialists have successfully handles claims cases in the past. Every personal injury is different. Hence, different laws apply for each type of injury.

Personal injury claims lawyers can provide with the required guidance to make a claim. The lawyers have abundant experience in handling claims cases. You can get compensation if you have met with a road accident, suffered workplace injury, have slipped, tripped or had a fall. Claims specialists will help you get suitable compensation.

Personal injury specialist can help you get compensation in a short period of time. You need not run around t get compensation. They have abundant experience in handling such cases. If you have suffered an accident due to the fault of someone, you can get suitable compensation. Get expert advice on making a claim. His will help you recover the losses suffered quickly. You may have spent a huge amount of money on treatment for the injuries suffered. You will be compensated for it if you make a claim.

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Is it Possible to Find a Reliable Personal Injury Solicitor?

The reputation of personal injury solicitors has once more been blighted by the recent case of the two solicitors who managed to make ?30.2m from sick miners. With the firm's partners being struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, it is inevitable that the reputation of their profession will suffer.

The solicitors firm in question handled 10,000 miners' claims under a government compensation scheme for sick miners. However, the pair were found to be charging conditional fees on top of those provided from the scheme, resulting in grostesque profits which earned one of the solicitor's the title of Britain's richest lawyer in 2008.

The two solicitors successfully exploited thousands of miners, the government's scheme and a legal system which honors legitimate compensation claims, all for personal gain. The damage done to the reputation of personal injury solicitors by these two will be only further compounded by a Solicitors' Regulation Authority investigation (SRA) into 40 other law firms who handled miners' claims.

However, the disciplinary actions of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal gives a clear message to personal injury solicitors or individuals tempted to exploit the justice system's allowance for compensation claims. The strong judgement of the tribunal, which found the pair guilty of eight out of the 11 allegations lobbied against them, suggests a zero tolerance stance towards those tempted to dishonestly profit from the misfortunes of others.

The readiness of the tribunal to exclude the two solicitors from their profession, alongside the other solicitors who corruptly profited from the miners' compensation claims, demonstrates active regulation of the legal practise which should go someway towards restoring faith. Individuals wishing to make a compensation claim should not need to worry about the honesty of their legal representative; it should come as standard.

However, cases such as that of these two partners does little to instil confidence, and the actions of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal come far too late to be of real comfort to the miners who were subject to the malpractises of the pair.

Nonetheless, the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal has demonstrated that dishonesty in their profession will not be tolerated. And despite the negative press, it is still possible to find an honest personal injury solicitor to handle compensation claims. While the case involving the two solictors highlights that corruption still plagues the personal injury claims field, there remains a large quantity of personal injury solicitors who serve a valuable role.

Andrew Regan writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

Saturday, March 07, 2009

Slip and Fall Accidents Cause Personal Injuries

A slip and fall accident "falls" within the realm of personal injury, which as your Orlando injury attorney will tell you, means an injury directly to your "person" such as when you fall on someone's property, thanks to a dangerous situation. You may have tripped over an uneven sidewalk, jammed your foot and ankle in a hole in the ground, or even fallen over blocks sitting out in the middle of nowhere. No matter what caused you to fall, you're likely going to hurt later.

If you suffered injuries that are bad enough that they sent you to a doctor for treatment, your Orlando accident lawyer will advise you that there may be a case for claiming compensation for the medical expenses you incur. In addition, you may also be able to claim pain and suffering and/or other economic loss. This is something that must be discussed with your personal injury lawyer.

While there are various ways to settle a slip and fall case, one of the first ways that may produce results (and save a costly trial) is to attempt a settlement with the property owner. This must be negotiated by your Orlando injury lawyer, and not something you try on your own; or literally, you will have no leg on which to stand. This is your lawyer's job, and it's best to let him or her do the job. Just remember to keep track of all your receipts for your expenses, after your slip and fall incident.

If the first route of settlement doesn't bear fruit, then usually it is time to take the case to court and when that happens, the claim is filed against either public or private property and is phrased as a personal injury due to negligence. This is where the expertise of your Orlando accident lawyer will come to the fore. They have the ability to assess and evaluate damages and get a maximum settlement from the courts.

While you may think hiring an attorney for a slip and fall accident is rather ridiculous, think of it this way -- if you fell and were injured due to someone else's negligence, then you are entitled to compensation. It's that simple.

Tony Francis is an Orlando personal injury lawyer. His practice specializes in being an Orlando accident lawyer helping innocent victims get compensation for their losses. To learn more, visit Francislawgroup.com.

Watch Your Step - Prevent Personal Injury in the Workplace

Regardless of whether an employee in the UK operates on a full-time, part-time, temporary or permanent basis, it is a fact that they are entitled to carry out their job in a safe and healthy environment. However, despite the fact that all employers have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees, accidents can and do happen.

There are several mitigating factors which can cause workplace accidents, ranging from the use of unsuitable or defective equipment, lack of training, workplace hazards and even the negligence of other employees among others, and personal injury at work can have a dramatic effect, not only on the individual, but also in the workplace and the economy. Indeed, statistics issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) covering the period 2007/2008 suggested that businesses lost 34 million working days overall - an average of 1.4 days for each worker, and an annual bill of around ?6 million. Furthermore, it was suggested that over 2 million people suffered from a work-related illness, while 229 workers sadly lost their lives while at work.

For employers, it is therefore vitally important that they conduct regular risk assessments in order to ensure their place of business is both suitable and safe for employees and visitors alike. This involves the employer examining the working practice, equipment and areas of the workplace where accidents are most likely to occur and take into account any potential risks that may affect employees, such as uneven flooring, trailing cables or defective equipment. The end purpose of a risk assessment is to put into practice reasonable safety precautions in order to benefit employees while minimising risk. These can be simple methods, such as installing ergonomic keyboards and mice on company PCs to supplying safety ladders for hard-to-reach shelving areas to improving accessibility for disabled employees, among many other precautions.

Once a risk assessment has been completed, a good employer will liase with their employees in order to implement plans for prevention, such as introducing proper training to ensure employees know how to handle workplace equipment; or to impart the knowledge required for employees to identify potential risks around the workplace and take action to remove the hazard, or report it. Risk assessments should be carried out at regular intervals, and records of all assessments should be kept and archived, with prevention plans regularly reviewed to account for changes in the workplace

However, despite an employer's precautions, if a person is unfortunate enough to suffer a workplace-related personal injury, and there is sufficient belief that the employer has been negligent with regards to workplace health and safety, then the injured party may have cause to make a claim for compensation. In these cases, it is always a good idea to seek prompt legal advice from a specialist solicitor who can advise on the chances of success and next steps. In most cases, medical advice may require to be sought, but this isn't usually necessary to begin the claims procedure, while it is always advisable to record as much information surrounding the accident as possible, such as photographs, and also ensure that an official entry of the accident is made in any company accident book.

Personal injuries at work are no laughing matter, especially for the unfortunate employee involved, and a simple fall at work can lead to broken bones and mobility problems in later life. In fact, more than half of major workplace injuries occur as a result of slips or falls at work and account for over 11,000 injuries each year. That's why regardless of whether one is an employer or an employee, it's important to take health and safety around the workplace seriously, and not become another statistic.

Alcohol Misuse and Work Accidents Under the Spotlight

A leading company, which deals with the problems of drink and drug related accidents at work has given out a six-point plan, which they hope will begin to cut the number of injuries that occur in the workplace due to intoxicants.

Grendonstar Distribution Ltd (GDL) advocate a 'total solution' for improving health and safety in the workplace by introducing a number of rigorous steps to weed out behaviours which could lead to serious injury or even death.

According to the charity Alcohol Concern: "International studies have identified alcohol as an underlying risk factor for many injuries including assaults, suicides, falls, burns, drownings, overdoses, and workplace accidents. The press provides plenty of anecdotal evidence of the burden of alcohol misuse on A &E services. Yet the public in the United Kingdom is not aware of the role of alcohol in this wide range of accidents."

This view of workplace accident research was echoed by the Institute of Alcohol Studies, who decried a lack of up to date figures for alcohol related injuries at work.

"In 1979-80 in the UK, the Health and Safety Executive investigated blood alcohol concentrations in 35 of 92 fatal workplace accidents reported to them, of which 7 (20%) exceeded the drink drive limit. However, there little work has been done to up-date that figure, and there is no reliable estimate of the current number of occupational deaths and injuries attributable to alcohol." Said one IAS study.

The International Labour Association did estimate though that "in many workplaces, 20 to 25 per cent of accidents at work involve intoxicated people injuring themselves and innocent victims."
The costs of alcohol misuse at work

Simon Truelove from Grendonstar was blunt about the potential costs to businesses of allowing workplace health and safety to slip. He noted that not only does alcohol abuse create massive costs monetarily but it can also seriously damage the reputation of your business.

He made clear that it is essential to tackle this issue head-on and not to ignore infractions by staff, which could lead to a gradual deterioration.

"Misuse can lead to short and long term absenteeism, increased levels of illness, lateness amongst employees as well as contractors, poor work performance and lower productivity. In fact, the estimated cost to British industry from drug and alcohol related problems is around ?3 Billion a year," he said.

Truelove laid out the six steps that are essential for any business going forward. Firstly he recommended a thorough risk assessment of the company culture and attitudes. Secondly a corporate policy should be developed and publicised.

Companies should also develop awareness training, and also introduce testing procedures if necessary. He also made clear that policies need to be fully implemented and that management staff need to be fully aware of their role in managing new systems. Finally he stressed the importance of continually monitoring the new procedures and updating and revising them where appropriate.

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Whiplash Compensation Lawyer

Whiplash is a severe condition caused by traffic| accidents, it is generally caused by a car vehicle suddenly jerking|, either because of traffic conditions|situations, or someone a person simply slamming on their brakes too hard. Approximately 120,000 adults and children every year are reported to have whiplash, and due to the enormous strain it puts on the back, those affected by it, are unable to work, as twenty four hours of bed rest is recommended for those who have been affected.

It's not uncommon for people to claim they have been affected by whiplash in order to press charges against someone for the purpose of getting some extra cash. In fact, many have been arrested for fraud in situations like this. However, if you really have been affected by whiplash, then you are probably in severe pain, and are in need of real medical treatment. In the most severe cases, people have been reported to have cracked discs in their spinal columns. Leaving this alone, could cause further injury in the future, especially if you try to walk around and attend work with your back in such poor repair. It's recommended that after an accident like this happens, you first see a doctor, then you need to carry out the treatment they prescribe, as it could be vital for your future. That is if you don't want your back to hurt for the rest of your natural life.

Making appointments with your doctor after an accident like this is critical, though it'll be rough not being able to work, you can file for unemployment, and some states even offer free medical insurance for those who are unable to work. Some people will even qualify for food stamps so that they can support their families in these terrible times. Finally, when you have settled in, and taken care of everything, it is time to seek compensation, you need to seek out an attorney who specializes in whiplash compensation, you can do this by either search the net, or looking in a phone book. You might also seek out friends or relatives who have suffered from whiplash, and ask them if they used an attorney, and if so, which one. An attorney will help you get the money you need from the parties responsible, so that you can get your life back on track in no time at all.

If you've have suffered a whiplash injury and need an attorney, our whiplash injury attorney can help. Our lawyers will be able to advise you on how much the average whiplash compensation will be. With our whiplash injury lawyer there are No Middleman, No Fees, No Catches.

Whiplash Injury Claims

Whiplash is an injury commonly obtained through traffic accidents, in which the head and shoulders suddenly jerk forward, causing the spine to stretch. This can cause extreme pain, and is a very real condition, though many people have been known to fake it in order win frivolous lawsuits.

Like any injury, there are ways to treat it, an ice pack will be required to reduce inflammation, and the patient will need to rest for about twenty four hours, so it's not a life threatening injury, but that does not by any means, indicate that it should be dismissed or ignored. No, it in fact needs to be taken seriously, because if we dismiss the smallest of injuries, the larger ones could come next. You also need to consider that whiplash, while not life threatening tends to make a person immobile for long periods of time, therefore making it impossible for them to attend work. This means that they lose money, and therefore their lives are adversely affected. There is of course worker's compensation, but that may not pay enough to sustain your everyday life. So as you can see, it's not a problem to be dismissed lightly.

Every year, 120,000 people are affected by whiplash, and not just in car accidents, it can by a boating, climbing, or even a para sailing accident. What these incidents all have in common, is that they were caused by someone, or something. Sometimes it was a circumstance beyond anyone's control, other times these situations were completely controllable, and cause by carelessness. Some people will argue that whiplash is nothing to be worried about, however an injury that can cause someone to be out of work for weeks at a time, and can potentially damage the spinal column, is definitely something to be worried about!

You need to seek compensation for such injuries, and you need to be diligent. You cannot let others tell you to just let the claim go quietly into the night, you have to peruse it, and you have to make sure you get every cent that's coming to you, including the money that you lost by being off work for so long. You can fight it out with the insurance companies, or even in court, trying to convince the judge that you have whiplash, however the best way to go about doing it, is by hiring an attorney. A lawyer who specializes in whiplash injury claims will do right by you, as he or she has had massive experience in this field. No matter how trivial it seems, your lawyer will get the maximum amount of compensation for you in your whiplash injury claim.

No longer do you have to sit at home and feel sorry for yourself, you can make back all the money you lost and then some. So go search the Internet, find yourself a decent lawyer, and get to work in the courtroom now, so you can spend time with your family tomorrow.

Sunday, March 01, 2009

DWI Attorneys and Where to Find One

There are a lot of DWI attorneys in Bexar County that are happy to help drivers who have been arrested on alcohol related offenses. You can find a lot of these experienced attorneys in the phone book or on the Internet.

While it is easy to find a Bexar County DWI lawyer, finding the right attorney for you may take a bit more work. Every lawyer's ad claims that the lawyer is experienced and will fight hard for you. So how do you know which lawyer to choose?

It is very important to take an arrest for DWI in Bexar County very serious. DWI attorneys will tell you that this offense in Texas carries a mandatory fine. Offenders can be sentenced to up to ten years in prison. Even if the offense is your first, you can still spend anywhere between three days to six months in jail, and expect fines up to $2000.

If you have been arrested for DWI and are afraid of the consequences for you and your family if you are convicted, then you need to address the situation immediately. Failure to request a special hearing within fifteen days will result in a loss of your Texas driver's license. Make sure you get an attorney who is aware of the procedures and won't lose your case on a technicality.

In Texas, a person is considered legally intoxicated if the alcohol concentration in his or her breath, blood, or urine is .08 percent or above. In certain circumstances, Texas's legal definition of intoxication can be met with a concentration of even lower than .08 percent. If a person experiences a loss of his or her normal mental or physical abilities and has alcohol or a controlled substance in their body, he or she is considered intoxicated. In addition, consuming any amount of alcohol-no matter how small-while operating a motor vehicle is also an offense.

The least amount of jail time spent for a DWI in Texas is three days or 72 hours. If someone is caught with a bottle of alcohol that is open, the minimum jail time is then six days. A DWI will lead to suspension of license anywhere between 90 days to one year. A license can also be suspended without a conviction if there is evidence of alcohol through a breath, blood, or urine test, according to Texas DWI lawyers.

In your quest for DWI lawyers located in Bexar County, search for one who is aware of the expectations for both sides, prosecutor and defender. Attorneys ought to realize the way to present challenges to blood and breath assessment results along with the way to safeguard what the Constitution entitles you to.

If you are concerned that a "Driving While Intoxicated" conviction could prevent you from getting a job, or from taking care of your family, you need to act fast. If you do not want to lose your Texas driver's license, you have only fifteen days from the time you are arrested to request a special hearing. When you are considering DWI attorneys, make sure to look for one who understands this and is willing to work quickly for you. Start by searching the Internet for a bexar county dwi lawyer. If you have no luck there, move on to texas dwi lawyers.

Electric Shocks

Electric shocks are the cause of around 1,000 deaths a year.?This amounts to approximately 1% of all accidental deaths in the United States, annually.?While these incidents are generally easily avoided if one takes the proper precautions, accidents do still happen and injuries or even deaths will occur.?Most commonly, these incidents take place on-the-job.

Causes of Electric Shocks

At-home electric shock incidents are not as common as those sustained from an injury at work, mostly because the type of electricity available in the average household is of a lower voltage and the appliances found inside one's home do not draw as much current to operate.?Work situations commonly present the opportunity for electrocution through tampering with or improperly using high-voltage machinery.

At home shocks, while oftentimes not as severe, can still be quite dangerous and result in injury to the involved individual.?Opportunities for electrocutions within the household present themselves when there are faulty appliances present, when there are exposed wired or frayed power cords, when power outlets or receptacles are overloaded with too many items, or when water and electrical appliances come into contact with each other.?Curious children also have a tendency to poke their fingers in new places, such as electrical outlets, and this habit can have extremely damaging results.

Symptoms of Electric Shocks

People who have sustained an electric shock can exhibit a number of symptoms, which vary in severity based on the type of electrocution they experienced.?The intensity of the shock depends on a combination of many different things, including the following:

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These factors have the potential to combine in a manner that can result in extreme injury or even death.

People who experience a minor shock will oftentimes feel a tingling sensation in the area of contact but not much else.?As the intensity of the electrocution increases, the symptoms become more and more severe.?Victims of electric shock may experience entrance and exit burns, a loss of consciousness, inability to breathe, or, in the worst case, cardiac arrest.

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Not many of the accident victims are aware of the fact that they can make a claim for the injuries suffered. Some people are worried about the lengthy claims procedure while some are worried about the expenses involved in making a claim. Seeking professional help can do wonders to make a claim quickly. The professionals can advise on how to make a claim, the documents to be produced in support of the claim and so on.

The best personal injury lawyer can help get compensation quickly. It is a fact that being injured or involved in an accident can be indeed a stressful experience. The best advice on claims procedure can help you save money and time. Being in the best hands can save you from committing any mistakes. The claims solicitors have abundant experience in handling claims cases. They can guide a claimant make a claim successfully. Best and cheap personal injury lawyer can help get compensation without spending too much money.

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A team of specialist injury claims lawyers can help fasten up the claims procedure. They can simplify the whole procedure and help get compensation quickly. Looking online for claims procedure advice can help get compensation fast. The online procedure of making a claim is fast and easy. It is also an inexpensive method of making a claim. The claims specialists can help get compensation quickly. One need not pay any fee for the claims procedure.

Personal injury claims lawyers can offer all the required help on making a claim. They can also suggest the alternative means of making a claim. The personal injury claims lawyers can suggest the steps that need to be taken to make a claim. They can also let you know how much money you can get as compensation. Besides this, they can also let you know if you have a chance of winning a claim. The claims specialists can advise on the costs involved in making a claim, what qualifies as a personal injury claim, the process of making a claim and who pays. Anyone who has suffered an injury while being at work can make an injury at work claim.

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It may not be easy dealing with injuries after an accident has occurred. An accident victim may have to deal with various problems. If there is no one to assist the person, he or she may have to deal with the situation alone. Getting medical assistance, paying for the treatment, and filing a complaint against the person responsible for the accident can be quite tough.

For any kind of personal injuries suffered, a claimant can seek assistance from a personal injury compensation claims company. Approaching this kind of company can be a great idea as they can help make an accident compensation claim quickly. The claim can be made following a car accident, work accident or any other type of accident that was not your fault. This kind of service does not cost too much. One can also seek advice online. Seeking professional help on claims case can ease the burden of the claimant to a large extent. There are numerous provisions available under the law which can help get compensation quickly.

Personal injury compensation is not difficult to make. With professional advice, you can simplify the whole process of making a claim. Accident claims solicitors can also help get compensation quickly. These solicitors have abundant experience in handling claims cases and have specialised in all areas of personal injury litigation. They can help make a compensation claim for a whiplash injury, an accident at work, mesothelioma or a medical negligence. With no win no fee claims procedure, a claimant can get compensation quickly.

Apart from providing compensation for the pain and suffering caused by the injury, you can also get assistance from top medical experts who can advise on the course of action to take. They can also help receive the best possible treatment and rehabilitation to help with recovery process. Many people have successfully made a claim following an accident.

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Compensation can also be sought for injuries suffered in a car accident or accident at work. If the injury has resulted dude to a slip, trip or fall, still a claimant can get compensation. The claimant must be able to prove that the injury has resulted due to the negligence of someone else. Hundreds of people have successfully rebuilt their lives following a serious personal injury. It is not difficult to get help from medical experts following an accident.

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your Home

Everyone in the United States should have at least one working smoke detector inside his or her home. These regulations vary from state to state, and are in place in order to best protect people and their families against the danger of fire. However, most states do not require that homes have carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, despite the fact that CO is a real and serious danger.

On October 23, 2006, Illinois drew the Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm Act, which requires a working CO detector to be installed within 15 feet of every room in which someone may sleep. This law went into effect on January 1, 2007. Any home that does not use the burning of fuel for heating or ventilation purposes, however, is not covered by this act.

What are the dangers of carbon monoxide?

Carbon monoxide is a real danger for individuals who do burn some sort of carbon-based fuel source inside their homes for any purpose whatsoever. This odorless, colorless, and highly toxic gas is formed by the incomplete oxidation of carbon into carbon dioxide. This partial reaction occurs when there is not enough oxygen present while the burning is happening. At least some carbon monoxide is formed every time a fuel is burned.

Because carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, humans typically do not notice its presence until they are already in serious danger. Symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to those one feels when plagued with the flu. Typically, victims develop headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and confusion when they have inhaled too much carbon monoxide. If they do not evacuate the area for one with proper ventilation and fresh air, they run the risk of death.

People who suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning when sleeping oftentimes do not even wake up before they pass away due to over-inhalation of the gas. This is one of the main reasons why the Illinois Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm Act requires detectors in such close proximity to rooms used for sleeping.

What precautions can you take?

Aside from adhering to Illinois law and installing the proper detectors in your household, there are certain other steps that you can take to prevent the formation of carbon monoxide from ever being an issue. Always ensure that your appliances -- particularly, the fuel-burning ones -- are in proper working condition. Maintain your CO detector by keeping working batteries in it at all times and checking it periodically to make sure it is not malfunctioning. Finally, if you ever start to feel symptoms of CO poisoning, contact medical help immediately.

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