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EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
Employment discrimination generally refers to any unfair treatment in the workplace that is based upon age, gender, race or color, national origin, religious beliefs, or disability.
CAR ACCIDENT
Individuals who suffer physical or mental injuries caused by another's negligence should be financially compensated. Personal injury claims are most commonly paid by insurance companies who have provided insurance.
HOTEL INJURY
We have worked with businesses in a wide range of industries, including hotels (franchised and independently owned), restaurants, convenience stores, and more, providing extensive legal services. NEED TEXT
Lawyers For Employees
HARRISBURG EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
WHAT ARE THE FOUR MAIN TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE?
Race discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or applicant unfavorably because he or she is of a certain race, possesses personal characteristics associated with a certain race (such as skin color, hair texture, certain facial features associated with the race), or because of skin color complexion. This includes all aspects of the employment process – hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, layoffs, job duties, or training. Unlawful harassment based on race or color may include racial jokes, ethnic slurs, offensive or derogatory remarks, or display of racially offensive symbols. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone on the basis of race.
Sex or gender discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or applicant unfavorably because the individual is a female or male. It is unlawful for an employer to have unequal treatment and policies for females and males. This includes all aspects of the employment process – hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, layoffs, job duties, or training. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (link to below) makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone on the basis of gender.
Sexual harassment occurs when an employer harasses an employee or applicant because of that person’s sex. Harassment can include “sexual harassment” or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate verbal comments or gestures, inappropriate physical contact of a sexual nature, inappropriate emails or text messages, lewd remarks, nicknames, or insults. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone on the basis of gender.
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or applicant unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. Pregnant employees may have additional rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or applicant unfavorably because he or she has a disability. Disabilities may include a mental or physical impairment limiting one or more major life activities (like walking, talking, seeing, hearing, or learning), a person who has a history of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. This includes all aspects of the employment process – hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, layoffs, job duties, or training. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities.
Age discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or applicant, who is 40 years or older, unfavorably because of his or her age. This includes all aspects of the employment process – hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, layoffs, job duties, or training. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects certain applicants and employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination.
Lawyers for Accident Victims
HARRISBURG CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER
Car accidents can result from a number of factors including speeding, distracted drivers, driving under the influence (of drugs or alcohol), fatigue, aggressive driving, or human error. We understand the devastating impact it can have – physical injuries, medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and more. We can review all the information you provide, investigate the accident, gather evidence, identify responsible parties, consult medical experts, and negotiate with the insurance company. Contact us for a free, no obligation consultation.
Possibly. Pennsylvania, like many others, is a modified comparative fault state. Under Pennsylvania law, comparative negligence doesn’t always bar the victim from recovering damages. The rules in Pennsylvania are: You can recover damages if you’re no more than 50% liable for the accident; If you’re 51% or more to blame, you cannot seek compensation.
Pennsylvania is one of a very few states to have a no-fault system that is optional. Drivers can choose whether to purchase a “full tort” or a “limited tort” policy.
Limited tort is the traditional no-fault coverage in which drivers are generally limited to recovery under their own policies but may be able to file a claim against the at-fault driver if certain exceptions apply. A “full tort” policy, on the other hand, allows the driver to sue an at-fault driver for compensation.
Do you know what type of car insurance you have? Your rights are affected by the type of insurance you choose.
FULL TORT VS. LIMITED TORT
So, what happens when your injuries and damages exceed what your car insurance company will pay? Under Pennsylvania law, it depends on whether you chose the “full tort” or “limited tort” option when you bought your car insurance policy.
The full tort option is more expensive but less restrictive when it comes to recovering compensation. If you decide to get full tort coverage, that means you are able to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver to recover compensation for pain and suffering as well as other non-monetary damages.
The limited tort option is less expensive but means you are choosing the ‘no fault’ rules which state that you are responsible for filing a claim with your own insurance after getting into a car accident regardless of who is at fault.
If you chose the less-expensive “limited tort” option, you may still file a lawsuit for pain and suffering or other nonmonetary damages if a certain exception applies:
- Suffered a “serious injury” – serious disfigurement or impairment of a body function
- Hit by a vehicle registered in any state other than Pennsylvania
- Injured by a driver who does have any valid car insurance
- Hit by a driver who is convicted or or agrees to Alternative Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) for DUI
- Hit purposely, by another driver, intending to hurt you
- Passenger in a commercial vehicle or motorcycle
- Injured as pedestrian or while riding a bicycle
There are two different types of compensatory damages. These are called economic and non-economic damages.
ECONOMIC DAMAGES
Economic damages are paid to compensate you for the financial costs and expenses that are related to your car accident.
Economic damages may include:
- The cost of medical care to treat the injury caused by the accident
- Lost wages while the injured party cannot work
- The cost of repairing or replacing the injured party’s vehicle
NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES
Non-economic damages are paid to compensate for consequences that are subjective.
Non-economic damages may include:
- Compensation for pain and suffering incurred during the accident and its aftermath
- Loss of affection and companionship due to injuries, both physical and psychological
- Embarrassment and Humiliation
- Loss of Life’s Pleasures
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Mental anguish, including anxiety and embarrassment
- Decreased quality of life
- Loss of consortium
- Compensation for the emotional distress caused by the accident and the medical treatment it required
If you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit, you must do so before the applicable statute of limitations expires. The statute of limitations for car accidents in Pennsylvania is generally two years. For car accidents, the statute of limitations generally starts from the moment of the accident.
Lawyers For Injured Guests
HARRISBURG HOTEL INJURY LAWYER
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON INJURIES THAT OCCUR AT HOTELS AND RESORTS?
This is the most common form of injury found at hotels. Such conditions that commonly cause slip and falls include the following:
- Wet or slippery floors
- Frayed or torn carpet
- Uneven flooring
- Objects or debris left in walkways
- Cords that are not properly secured to the wall
- Broken stairs and railings
Many hotels have pools and hot tubs where guests can unwind or exercise. Hotels are required to maintain the pool area in a reasonably clean and safe condition, including posting warning signs and rules, ensuring that the water is sanitary and chemically balanced, and maintaining proper temperatures in hot tubs.
When staying at a hotel, guests do not want to think about insect infestations. Unfortunately, bed bugs are often found in some hotel mattresses, pillows and furniture. Bites from bed bugs can cause skin irritation and secondary infections due to the bites, as well as mild, moderate and severe allergic reactions.
Hotel guests experience burn injuries more often that one might think. Faulty hot water thermostats, in-room heater defects and defective in-room irons are all common causes of this type of injury.
Under premises liability law, a hotel guest is considered an “invitee” to the property and is legally given a high amount of protection. An invitee is anyone who is there for the benefit of the property owner. Because you paid the property owner for a room, you are technically there for their benefit.
As an invitee, property owners owe the highest duty of care. Before an invitee is admitted onto the property, the hotel should make a reasonable attempt to inspect the property for any hazards and address them. If a hazard cannot be fixed immediately, then the hotel needs to warn all guests about it and keep them away from the area.