It's the Law

All employers with 3 or more permanent employees are required to carry Workers Compensation insurance. Even with less than 3 employees, an employer can purchase the insurance. It is good protection for both employee and employer.

Many of you have perhaps yourself, or maybe had a family member or known someone who was injured on their job. Jobsite injuries are unfortunately fairly commonplace and their effect on the worker and their finances can present definite challenges.

This week we discuss a very difficult subject: wrongful death. From a legal standpoint, not all death cases can or will result in a legal claim for damages.

So you've been in a car wreck, you are not at fault and what to do? Here are a few things to bear in mind whether it is a simple fender bender or a more serious accident.

We received a follow up question from our discussion last week about defective products. The question was what rights does an owner have if the product manufacturer is bankrupt or out of business?

In the last two segments on It's the Law we talked about what you should expect from your insurance company if you file a claim -- and some of the things you can do OTHER than go to court if you and the insurance company disagree. Beth Bryant is back with us to talk about what can happen if you have to file a lawsuit over your insurance claim.

People often ask, "What can I do if my insurance company doesn't treat me fairly?"
Today we have attorney Beth Bryant with us to answer that question. Beth has worked with insurance companies -- and for insurance companies -- for over 20 years.

People often ask, "What can I do if my insurance company doesn't treat me fairly?" We have attorney Beth Bryant to answer that question. Beth has worked with insurance companies -- and for insurance companies -- for over 20 years.

If you were a Vioxx patient, you may be wondering how this decision affects you.
NewsChannel 3's legal expert, Joel Rhine, is handling several Vioxx cases, and came to our studio today to explain how this money will be handed out.

Dealing with the uncomfortable reality of estate planning.