Rulings on ADA Filing Rights

Written by Lala C. Ballatan


One ofrepparttar major issues on a democratic country isrepparttar 119153 discrimination of a person onrepparttar 119154 basis of disability. A "disability" is a permanent physical or mental impairment (like sight, hearing, speech, walking, breathing, motor skills, but not temporary sprains, breaks, or diseases) that substantially limits any major life activities, including learning, recreation and working. Underrepparttar 119155 Americans with Disabilities (ADA) of 1990, more than 43 million Americans qualify as “disabled”, as noted byrepparttar 119156 Forbes Magazine.

The ADA was adopted to removerepparttar 119157 barriers that have prevented society from benefiting fromrepparttar 119158 participation and contributions of individuals with disabilities. Many states have also adopted and enforce versions ofrepparttar 119159 federal ADA. The ADA replaced a collection of “barrier-free site design” initiatives making disables access to employment, goods and/or services on an equal basis withrepparttar 119160 rest ofrepparttar 119161 general public, a civil right.

Now, regarding to Walter Olson’s post at http://www.overlawyered.com/archives/cat_disabled_rights.html on March 4, 2005, he had noted a series of scenarios and news bulletin which may cause a disabled golfer to file a complaint with regards to non-compliance with ADA rulings – in relation with accommodating disabled persons inrepparttar 119162 golf clubs/areas. Olson may have been concerned or bothered atrepparttar 119163 following concerns:

• Says Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Tuscaloosa won't provide free golf carts. • The National Golf Course Owners Association maintains a page on ADA issues and compliance. • At Cybergolf, Jeffrey D. Brauer ("Must golf courses accommodate wheelchair golfers?" undated) discussesrepparttar 119164 impact of wheelchair-access regulation on golf course design: "The golf industry at first feared that ADA might outlaw contoured greens and fairways, and possibly sand bunkers, to achieve disabled access.

Where to Get Legal Representation for Your Injury Claim

Written by Granny's Mettle


Nowadays, getting legal assistance and representation are so costly that many are finding other ways to look for cheap and sometimes "free" legal advice. The Internet is filled with online sources and legal websites that offer supposedly free legal counsel.

Quite a few sites actually, offer detailed analysis of situations most often for free, or sometimes for a minimal fee. Many of them entertain legal queries. However,repparttar legal advice that you may get from these sites are not reliable, and most ofrepparttar 119152 sites even have a disclaimer onrepparttar 119153 advice provided.

Nothing beats advice coming from a reputable and knowledgeable lawyer. Here are some ways to help you find a good, experienced personal injury lawyer, whom you feel you can trust:

Innie Minnie Miny Moe… Who do you refer?

Getting referrals on experienced lawyers is easy. However, you need to meet with each of them to discuss your claim before you decide to hire someone. And be prepared to get rejected. Remember that lawyers are practicing their profession for their own gains. Many do not take cases if they fall below a certain potential recovery amount. In addition, there are also those who reject claims that are not crystal clear. So make sure you have everything in place and allrepparttar 119154 information when you meet withrepparttar 119155 potential lawyers.

You can get referrals from (1) friends and acquaintances, (2) other lawyers, and (3) referral services. Talk with friends or acquaintances who have been represented by a lawyer in their own cases. If they have nothing but good things to say about a lawyer, put him/her onrepparttar 119156 list. Discuss your case with that lawyer and decide if you feel that you will be comfortable working with him or her.

Other lawyers you know would also be able to make referrals of other lawyers. They usually confer cases with one another so most of them may know someone who can handle your case.

Onrepparttar 119157 other hand, most bar associations have referral services where names of lawyers and their specialties are available.

Let's discussrepparttar 119158 problem… As with all referrals, discussing your case with each ofrepparttar 119159 lawyers will help you determinerepparttar 119160 best representation that could handle your personal injury claim. Bring all pertinent documents fromrepparttar 119161 police report, to medical bills and correspondences withrepparttar 119162 insurance company. Most lawyers do not charge atrepparttar 119163 initial consultation. Nevertheless, there still those who already want to charge for discussing whether or not he or she will takerepparttar 119164 case. When this happens, it's time for you to go look somewhere else.

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