WORKERS' COMPENSATION

If you are injured on the job, report it to your supervisor immediately. Remember, minor injuries may get worse in time. It is important for you to see your own doctor or report to a hospital emergency room. If you are hurt, you shouldn't work until you and your doctor agree that you are ready. Above all, if you have been injured on the job, don't sign anything until you have consulted an attorney. The Law Offices of Larry Pitt & Associates has attorneys on staff who are experts in the area of Worker's Compensation.

You are entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits if you have been injured on the job from:

* Neck or back injuries arising from slipping, falling or lifting

* Hand, wrist, or arm injuries from repeated motions

* Heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, or persistent chest pain from physical or emotional stress

* Disease caused by exposure to chemicals or other toxic substances

* Emotional problems caused by stressful working conditions

* Loss of body parts in accidents

PERSONAL INJURY

Most people have heard the term "Personal Injury", but do not fully understand what it means. "Personal Injury" includes all claims resulting in bodily injury, including psychological problems. The most common causes of Personal Injury are:

* Automobile, Bus, or Train Accidents

* Slip and Fall

* Product Liability

* Medical Malpractice

* Legal Malpractice

* Professional Malpractice

Other less common causes arise due to:

* Bars Serving a Person Too Much Alcohol

* Lemon Laws (defective cars and vans)

* Breach of Contract

* Assault and Battery

If you are involved in an automobile accident where someone is injured, or if there are damages to property or the automobiles involved, you are obligated to stop, summon the police, and provide personal identification and information about your insurance policy and vehicle registration. The Law Offices of Larry Pitt & Associates has a full service Personal Injury group comprised of experienced civil litigators. If you have questions about personal injury, insurance issues, The Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, or tort protection, call our office today!

EMPLOYMENT LAW

It is illegal for employers, employment agencies, or unions to practice employment discrimination. No one may be discriminated against because of their:

* Race

* Gender

* Age

* Sexual Orientation

* National Origin

* Physical Disability (including persons with HIV/AIDS)

Employment Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of the workplace, including:

* Hiring

* Firing

* Tenure or Job Benefits

* Union Membership and Privileges

* Job Referrals

* Interviews and Applications

If you have been discriminated against, or if you have been sexually harassed at work, you may be entitled to:

* Back Pay

* Reinstatement and/or Promotion

* Lost Benefits

* Pain and Suffering

* Punitive Damages

The Law Offices of Larry Pitt & Associates has a group of attorneys specializing in employment-related matters, employment discrimination, and sexual harassment in the workplace. Call for a free appointment.

IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION

On April 1, 1997, changes in the United States Immigration laws will have potentially harsh consequences for even legal immigrants. The immigration attorneys at the Law Offices of Larry Pitt & Associates can advise you in your immigration case and address the impact of the new laws, known as the Illegal Immigration Reform & Responsibility Act of 1996.

We will inform you of your legal rights and obligations and assist you in the following matters:

* Adjustment of status

* Visa overstays

* Deportation, exclusion, and Removal

* Naturalization

* Citizenship

* Asylum

* Right to government benefits

Our attorneys can assist you if you have overstayed your visa, would like to apply for lawful permanent residence, adjust your status or become a citizen.

If you have any questions about your immigration mattter, call today for a free consultation. Our staff is fluent in Spanish, French and German.