Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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Employer Liability for DWI Accidents Part 1: Scope of Employment
The scope of employment issue is very important in determining whether an employer is liable for harm caused by an employee in a DWI auto accident. Among the questions to be asked…
December 15, 2016 -
Trucks Just Got a Lot More Dangerous with Worst Still to Come
Congress this week has decided to block rules limiting trucker driving hours. With the new administration’s new penchant for rolling back all regulations and vast $700 billion+ scope of the trucking industry,…
December 9, 2016 -
Drowsiness Significant Cause of Truck Accidents
It is well established that lack of sleep increases the risk of car and truck accidents tremendously. In 2015, over 35,000 people died in auto accidents. Research shows that 20% of traffic…
December 6, 2016 -
States Fight Back Against Big Pharma on Opioids
Big Pharma’s at it again and this time States are fighting back on corporate shenanigans on Opioids that are costing lives and colossal public resources. Most people who keep up on the…
October 18, 2016 -
Correcting “Bad Paper” Discharges for Combat Veterans with PTSD
PTSD affects over one-third of Iraq/Afghanistan combat veterans. Unfortunately, many servicemembers are separated on other than honorable terms for behavioral symptoms related to PTSD which disqualifies them from VA benefits, including VA healthcare. The Secretary of Defense has issued a call of action to upgrade these charges, yet there has been little movement. Thousands are potential benefits while only a few hundred have applied, presumably due to lack of knowledge of the possibility.
April 25, 2016 -
3 Steps for Discharge Upgrade Application
There are a few critical steps to protect your rights while maximizing your chance of a good outcome in your upgrade and obtain VA benefits. There must be a link between PTSD…
April 22, 2016 -
DOJ Recognizes Grossly Substandard Nursing Care Driven by Greed. Finally!
Nursing home abuse and/or neglect is almost to be expected for those in the care of nursing homes. Far too often, our elders are placed in these homes for their protection and…
March 31, 2016 -
Recent Reduced Burdens of Proof for Veteran PTSD Benefits
Research continues to be published identifying the large number of Iraq and Afghanistan service-members who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A recent study published in the Military Medicine journal found…
March 9, 2016 -
Identifying Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Military veterans may be entitled to certain benefits to help with financial, medical, and similar difficulties as a result of their service. Some of those benefits accrue when a veteran suffers a service…
March 9, 2016 -
Requirements for Veteran Disability Benefits
There are three requirements for veteran disability benefits. Each of these must be met in order to qualify for disability benefits. The requirements seem pretty straightforward. However, there many variations and complexities that…
March 9, 2016