The title may sound like a riddle -- but it's exactly what is taking place in one Utah court. The Utah Court of Appeals recently ruled that a woman was permitted to sue herself for negligence for the death of her husband in an auto accident. Although this case is unusual, it may mark the beginning of a change in the scope of wrongful death lawsuits. Read on to learn more about wrongful death actions and how such a change could affect you.
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Despite the term "shop till you drop," falling in a retail store is not a good thing. If you've been hurt due to a fall in a retail store, you might be able to get some compensation for your injuries from the store. In order to do that, though, you'll have to be able to show that whatever caused you to fall was dangerous and that the store owner or employee on duty at the time should have known of its danger and existence.
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If you have been arrested and charged with statutory rape -- the crime of having sexual intercourse with someone who is not legally able to consent to sex -- you may be wondering whether there are any defenses available to you. Pleading guilty or being convicted of this crime can have long-term consequences, including placement on your state's sex offender registry or being automatically barred from some types of employment. However, you may be able to fight back.
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If you work as a W2 employee, you probably don't give much thought to type of workers compensation coverage your employer purchases. However, a recent set of Oklahoma workers compensation cases have illustrated the potential dangers of having a workers compensation program administered outside the state coverage guidelines. How can you determine whether your employer complies with state laws governing workers compensation -- and what should you do if you determine that your employer's coverage could be inadequate?
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