Like automobile drivers, Alabama law requires motorcycle riders to be insured whenever they ride. The requirements for motorcycle insurance mirror the minimum liability standards for cars.Motorcyclists must have a minimum of $50,000 for bodily injury liability protection, $100,000 for property damage, and $25,000 for personal injury protection. Aside from the basic requirements, riders can also obtain coverage for medical payments that may not be covered by their health insurance policies, as well as coverage to protect them in the event they are hit by uninsured or underinsured ...

In certain circumstances, federal law allows employees to take leave from their employment for an extended period of time to tend to family matters. The Family and Medical Leave Act, commonly referred to as the FMLA, allows employees to take unpaid time off without fear of losing their jobs (or being retaliated against) for many family and medical situations. The birth of a child is probably the most common situation in which the FMLA will touch people's lives. But it also applies in instances of illness or to provide care to a seriously ill family member. What many ...

All employers have a duty to provide safe and fair working environments for their employees. Unfortunately, some employers discriminate against disabled workers. All employees should be educated in recognizing when an employer is discriminating against a disabled worker or job applicant and understand how employers can be held responsible for such illegal behavior. What Constitutes Disability Discrimination? The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals with disabilities, histories of disabilities or spouses with disabilities from workplace discrimination. ...

Falls are still the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Federal regulators have taken notice and have made fall prevention a priority. As part of its residential fall protection directive, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has partnered with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) to establish a national outreach campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of falls from ladders, scaffolds and roofs. The main thrust of the campaign is to educate employers and ...

Commercial vehicle accidents can be some of the most deadly of all accidents. A fully-loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. When a rig of that size crashes into another vehicle, those involved in the truck accident are lucky if they escape with their lives. Frequency of Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Missouri and Nationally According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2009 there were over 3,000 fatal accidents involving large trucks and buses. Additionally, there were about 60,000 accidents causing injury. Over ...

A case currently before the Texas Supreme Court has garnered national attention, shining a light on the practice of allowing judicial review of mediated divorce and child custody agreements. The case -- In re Stephanie Lee, Relator; No 11-0732 -- involves the validity of a previously mediated child custody and visitation arrangement. The case could very well change the landscape of mediated family law settlements throughout Texas. The Underlying Dispute The Lee matter is a particularly noteworthy one not only because it deals with the practice of judicial review of ...

Taking a cruise ship vacation remains a hugely popular option for many thousands of people every year. Cruise ships depart regularly from New York, taking passengers to fun and faraway destinations such as Canada or the Caribbean. The appeal of a cruise ship holiday lies mainly in the various stops along the way, making for great sight-seeing opportunities, as well as the on-deck activities that take place all through the day and night. Many happy passengers report that the food was great, the staff members were helpful and that all in all, they had a ball. For some ...

The beauty spa is the place you go to relax; to visit your beautician and really pamper yourself with a special treatment such as a manicure or a pedicure. Your beautician has a duty of care to ensure that your health and safety are never put at risk. Because procedures such as manicures and pedicures involve contact with the skin and nails, infection control practices must be observed in the beauty spa environment. The pain, frustration and trauma of personal injury are not something ordinarily associated with a beauty spa. However when a beautician does not adhere ...

It can happen in the blink of an eye. A negligent Illinois driver is distracted by a cellphone or driving under the influence of alcohol, and crashes into your car. After such an accident, a hospital will treat cuts, bruises and broken bones. While these outward symptoms are easy to detect, serious and less apparent injuries are also common following automobile accidents. Specifically, traumatic brain injuries often result from motor vehicle accidents, but can be difficult to diagnose. A recent study from the University of Oklahoma illustrates the importance of proper ...

Recently, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an amended definition of constructive possession that may have misled the jury in a drug crime case. The decision has implications for defendants and prompts a look into the difference between constructive and actual possession. Constructive versus Actual Possession To fully understand the significance of the recent court decision, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the difference between actual and constructive possession. These legal principles come into play when someone is suspected of drug possession. The ...

Rodriguez MD, a bilingual Lawrenceville clinic in Gwinnett County, GA, is currently offering Back to School Health Checks and sports physicals for preschool through college age students. Available for the 2012 school year, this Lawrenceville family practice will accept patients by appointment and walk-in for Health Checks. Students will be able to learn about their physical condition and treatment if a problem is identified. Available services at Rodriguez MD's clinic in Lawrenceville GA include: - Physical exams - Lab Tests - Blood Pressure screenings - Allergy ...

Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, a leading Atlanta tree removal company, calls for homeowners and business to have their trees inspected and removed if necessary after the summer storm season. Summer storms can cause damage to compromised or dying trees, which can make these trees a potential hazard. While storms can't be avoided, they can become violent and deadly during summers in Atlanta. Tree trimming and removal is one of the best ways to minimize risks of damage or injury from storms, and the professional staff at Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts can remove hazards and help ...

Atlanta tinting company The Tint Guy reminds the public that the company also offers residential and commercial window tinting in Canton GA. The Tint Guy, with the widest selection of window films in Georgia and expertly trained professional installers, have the best residential window tinting Canton has to offer, in addition to the highest quality commercial tinting. Whether you run a small mom and pop type business, or a large office complex, you will feel the benefits of a good window film. It's a great way to cut energy costs by causing your building to stay ...

Atlanta pool repair company Pinnacle Pool Services would like to discuss the problem of phosphates and how they can affect your pool water. Phosphates are chemical compounds that can wind up in your pool through a variety of means. Most commonly, they wash in through run-off water from your yard. How many phosphates are in this run-off will depend largely on the environmental conditions of where you live, but some of the biggest culprits are ash from fires and chemical lawn fertilizers. Once your pool water becomes high in phosphates, you will notice it begin to grow ...

The Painting Company, an Atlanta house painting company, strongly advises homeowners to paint only in the optimal weather. If you are considering painting the exterior your house or business, the expert Atlanta house painters suggest that you paint in spring and fall. High temperatures can thicken and dry out paint, making it difficult to apply; while winter has the opposite effect and causes paint to dry too slowly. Painters in Atlanta will tell you, if you need to paint the exterior of your home or office, the best times to paint are in the spring or fall. "Paint ...

When guests arrive at their hotels, the very last thing they want to be concerned with is bed bugs. In recent years, many hotels have seen a rise in bed bugs infestations, due to the frequency of business and pleasure travelers. "Bed bugs are most definitely a gift you do not want to bring home," stated Aly Merritt, Marketing Manager for Angelica Corporation, a medical linen service provider. "Vacations and business trips should not include an unwelcome guests like bed bugs. They can be a miserable infestation to exterminate, not to mention the pain of ...

McCart Insurance, a leading Georgia health insurance provider and broker for Coventry One Health Insurance, encourages the self-employed to maintain health coverage with an individual health insurance plan. Being self-employed doesn't mean that health insurance is somehow unessential. After all, when your business relies on your well-being, your health is suddenly your greatest asset. Individuals with health insurance are statistically more likely to seek the healthcare they need, and that little push to take care of yourself can make all the difference when you own ...

The makers behind the popular natural weight loss supplement Healthe Trim would like to encourage you to get started on your holiday weight loss goals right away, to ensure your best possible chances for success. Everyone wants to look their best during the holiday season. You are going to see family and friends whom you have not seen in a while, and as a bonus, you will have a great head start on the inevitable New Year's resolutions. Unfortunately, those busy months leading up to the holiday season are some of the most difficult for weight loss, due to the prevalence ...

The Atlanta mechanics at Express Oil Change & Service Center ask drivers to refrain from leaving their children and their pets in the car, even if it is just for a minute. Even mild temperatures outside can mean brutal, suffocating heat inside a car. Internal temperatures of cars on an 85 degree day outside can balloon to 120 degrees within a car in less than 30 minutes. The mechanics at Express Oil Change & Service Center understand that even leaving the car windows down does not help alleviate the problem. As long as the sun is shining, a car interior can heat ...

Brightworth, an Atlanta wealth management firm, is proud to announce that its President and Chief Operating Officer, Ray Padron, has joined the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Georgia. In addition to his position on the Board of Directors, Padron will also participate in the 2012-2013 initiative to create Georgia's first Junior Achievement Finance Park/Junior Achievement Biz Town opportunity. Junior Achievement of Georgia helps young people in grades K-12 to bridge the concepts they learn within their classrooms to those of business and economics. Volunteers ...

Filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 13 can be a life saver, helping you to reorganize and repay your debt while protecting your home and other assets. Although there are many situations in which Chapter 13 is a necessary and advisable choice, some common misconceptions about Chapter 13 bankruptcy sometimes cause people to delay filing. The Tampa bankruptcy attorneys at Clark & Washington offer the below information to clear up these doubts and help Tampa residents find the answers they need. Myth 1: Filing for Chapter 13 will not protect your home from foreclosure. Not ...

If you are overwhelmed by debt and need to protect your assets, Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be the solution you need. Filing for bankruptcy under chapter 13 can help you manage and overcome debt, but because there are many incorrect ideas believed about Chapter 13 bankruptcy, many people do not file when they should. The Orlando bankruptcy attorneys at Clark & Washington are sharing the facts about Chapter 13 bankruptcy with Orlando residents. Myth 1: Filing for Chapter 13 cannot prevent foreclosure. Far from being powerless to save your home from foreclosure, Chapter ...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a powerful financial tool that can help you manage and eventually eliminate overwhelming debt while protecting your most important assets. Despite these benefits, many people are hesitant to file due to some ideas that are commonly believed about Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but not at all true. The Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys at Clark & Washington hope to set the record straight by clearing up some of these misconceptions. Myth 1: Filing for Chapter 13 cannot save you from home foreclosure. On the contrary, you can and should file for Chapter ...

Universities.com understands that everyone has heard myths about online universities. Some people claim that the education isn't as good if it didn't involve sitting in a classroom, that employers won't accept online degrees when hiring, and that online classes are easier than those at traditional universities. Anyone who has successfully completed an online master's degree in marketing or an online doctorate in education can quickly refute those falsehoods. The truth of the matter is that accredited online universities offer classes that may be even more challenging ...

Many companies are using social media websites, including Google Plus, or Facebook, to get their name out for internet users to see. This is not only limited to companies, and kids. One segment of the population that traditionally was not even allowed to advertise, lawyers, are also finding the use of social media as a way to establish their presence on the internet using this latest site. One lawyer in particular, Michael P. Ehline, Esq., has taken social media for lawyers to the next level. Ehline, a follower of the Matt Cutts blog, was involved in social media when DIGG, ...