In Delaware, an injured worker is entitled to 7 basic benefits under Workers’ Compensation laws: medical expenses, disability payments for lost wages in the form of temporary total, temporary partial or permanent total disability, mileage reimbursement, scarring and disfigurement benefits, and permanent impairment benefits.

Are you a member of the “Sandwich Generation”? This designation — which applies to people caring for their aging parents while supporting their own children — may be applicable to you if you’re either a younger Baby Boomer, born in the late 1950s or early 1960s, or an older member of “Generation X,” born in the mid-1960s. But any way you slice it, being in the “Sandwich” group is probably going to present you with some challenges, particularly of the financial kind — so you’ll need to make the right moves.

Many women, myself included, are notorious for putting themselves on the back burner while we take care of our families and loved ones. Especially now, as the school year begins we find our spare time getting shorter and our “to do” lists getting longer. Normally our chaotic work and home schedules would have no impact on our legal rights. However, if you are injured at work you need to be proactive and protect your legal rights early on, in order to get the care you need and the money
you deserve.

“Knowledge is power” is an old adage that becomes especially significant if you are involved in a workplace injury. All too often, injured employees attempt to navigate the murky waters of their work injury claim on their own, without the critical knowledge necessary to protect their rights. It goes without saying that your health is the most important thing to protect. Employees who are injured on the job and don’t understand the rights that they are entitled to can feel pressured to return to work before it is safe. This increases the risk that they will either become re-injured or will not heal properly from the initial injury.

With the start of the fall semester, it is estimated that over 24 million students nationwide will be riding the school bus, making it the country’s largest source of mass transit. While school buses provide a convenient and much needed service for families all over the U.S., there are some important rules and regulations that must be followed by children, parents and other motorists to ensure a safe trip both to and from school.

I have been practicing personal injury law for 28 years. I represent clients injured in automobile accidents and/or injured at work in Delaware. Many years ago I realized that it seemed the amount of Spanish speaking attorneys was minimal in comparison to our English speaking attorneys in Delaware.

Guest Speaker: Rep. Valerie Longhurst

Webster’s Dictionary defines focus as the concentration of attention or energy on something. Within the context of your social media plan focus means concentrating your energy on the platforms conversations you discovered through the listening process. (See Dec. 2010 issue online at www.TheWomensJournal.com for the article on Listening) You’ve discovered where your customers are talking, now it’s time to figure out the What and How. Focus on three things…

It’s easy to get caught up in the magic of holidays in Delaware. Everyone seems to be in a better mood, and all of the hustle and bustle – including shopping, parties, and visiting with loved ones – makes the cold weather a little easier to bear. Of course, making merry has its price, as travel can be especially dangerous during this time of year.