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COVID and the ADA
An informative article https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws
Litigation 101
The litigation process has several stages. The first is the “pleading” stage. This starts when you initiate the lawsuit by filing a Complaint, and ends when the defendant files an Answer (or Motion to Dismiss). This phase frames the basic issues in the case. The Complaint sets out the claims for relief … the Answer… Read More »
ERISA Disability
Disability policies normally fall into 2 categories; LTD and STD. What is STD, LTD and what is the difference? In the law, lawyers and courts often use short hand. For example, we often refer to ERISA (instead of the full name of the law, which is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974). STD… Read More »
Is there a deadline for my negligence case?
YES! Most civil cases have a statute of limitations that applies; that is a law that puts a time limit on your right to have a lawsuit heard in a state’s civil court system. Specific time limits vary depending on the kind of case you want to file. CRS 13-80-102 says that “tort actions”, which… Read More »
Can my car insurance be cancelled for filing a UM claim?
In most cases? NO. Insurers are prohibited from raising a policyholder’s rates or canceling coverage in response to a claim for UM/UIM benefits, or from canceling your policy. If an insurer fails to abide by these rules and unfairly denies a claim, unreasonably delays making a decision, or increases premiums after paying out a UM/UIM… Read More »
COVID “long haulers” and SSDI, SSI and Disability
An informative article https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/02/22/966291447/when-does-covid-19-become-a-disability-long-haulers-push-for-answers-and-benefit