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Water and Riparian Rights

Owning waterfront property can be wonderful, but you need to understand exactly what you own. Riparian rights refer to the rights of waterfront property owners to the water and the land surrounding it. Riparian rights depend on a number of factors, including state law and whether the water is considered navigable. Riparian rights pass with […]

Workers' Comp-Related Retaliation Claims

You have the right to file a workers’ comp claim for a work-related injury or illness, and your employer has the legal responsibility to respond to your claim. There are benefits for you, as the claimant, and your employer, as the respondent, to settle your workers’ comp claim without going to court. But that does […]

Wrongful Termination and 'At Will' Employment

Most states generally follow the employment-at-will doctrine. This means that your employment may be terminated by you or by your employer at any time and for any nondiscriminatory reason. However, under certain situations, a termination may constitute wrongful discharge. For example, an employer cannot fire an employee because of his or her race, religion, color, […]

Xarelto Lawsuits

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Xarelto in July 2011. It’s mainly prescribed to people with deep vein thrombosis and individuals with heart rhythm disorders to prevent blood clot formation. People who were taking this drug started experiencing internal bleeding immediately thereafter. Anyone who’s taken Xarelto and experienced serious side effects including death, internal […]

Zithromax Side Effects

Recent research has shown that the popular antibiotic known as azithromycin, and sold under the brand name Zithromax, Zmax, and Z-Pac, might cause fatal heart-related side effects. The FDA characterizes the side effect risk as small but noted that Zithromax can cause QT interval prolongation. QT interval prolongation can indicate a type of irregular heartbeat […]

Zithromax

Zithromax commonly known as Zmax and Z-Pac might cause fatal heart-related side effects. It’s used to treat bacterial infections, including sinusitis, pneumonia, pharyngitis and tonsillitis. The New England Journal of Medicine found that during five days of therapy, Zithromax users were almost three times more likely than nonantibiotic patients to die from heart-related side effects. […]

Does Zoloft Cause Birth Defects

Since September 2005, information has emerged that certain antidepressants, such as Zoloft, may cause serious birth defects. The FDA has acknowledged that scientific studies have linked antidepressants such as Zoloft to numerous types of birth defects, including heart defects and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPH). PPH is a life-threatening disorder in which a newborn’s arteries remain […]

How To Prepare for a Meeting With Your Car Accident Attorney

Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident is inconvenient at best and traumatic at worst. The aftermath can put you under tremendous financial strain, from medical expenses to car repair bills. Not to mention the time away from work for injuries and stressful legal proceedings. In some cases, you may need legal representation to […]

How to Deal With a Difficult Landlord: Tips to Follow When Your Landlord Is Being Unreasonable

If you are a renter, you know how important it is to have a trustworthy landlord. Moving is a big gamble because what happens if your new landlord doesn’t measure up? Many renters deal with difficult landlords. Rental property issues can include a slow response to maintenance, refusing to return security deposits, and nit-picking every […]

Animal Attack Lawsuits

From puppies to pythons, we love our pets. But not all pet owners are as responsible as the rest of us. Even if you do still take all precautions — accidents happen. Animal attacks on humans can be dangerous and cause personal injury. If you were injured by a dog bite or other kind of […]