Fired after car accident? need legal advice?
830979
Which country are you in - different laws DO apply.
28448
You need to check with your local workforce commission. It does vary by state. Some states have "employment at will" clauses like Texas, Fl and several others. \n\nBut if you feel like you were wrongfully terminated. Depending on the size of the comapny, even if the state has an "employment at will" clause you can still sue or collect unemployment. \n\nGet with your local workforce comission. That is the best advice.
536033
As I found out after I was hit by a bus (Yes, ouch.) the insurance company does their thing and gets as much money for you as they can.  After that you can take them to court for any remaining loses or out of pocket expenses, and for the amount of money you're talking about it would be in Small Claims Court in California, check your locale for local rules.  No lawyers are allowed there, you're on your own.  Go to the county courthouse and/or its website for instructions. Remember, you have to show REAL damage, not just being angry or wanting to hurt them.  Think about it first, or the Judge will make you feel like an idiot.
691764
If the company fires you for any reason other than intentional misconduct then you can apply for and can win your unemployment benefits.You may have to file an appeal but if you win you will collect a lump sum of your weekly benefits owed to you.The burden of proof is on the company.Remember "intentional" is the key.If you are layed off for lack of work you can draw and under certain circumstances you can quit and draw benefits.
1105120
You are on the hook because it was your car. Now you are in legal trouble for leaving the scene of an accident and your boyfriend is hanging you out to dry.  I would turn him in if he doesn't do it himself.  I would also call my insurance company and at least let them know what is going on.
781030
I believe you can sue the company for your medical bills, for the wrongful termination, for the lawyer's fees (you will need a lawyer!), court fees, and for the other expenses that you incurred after being fired. You need to do it as soon as possible though, because there are time restrictions. You will most definitely win if you sue.
758403
If your firing was related to your disability, you may have a case under the Americans with Disabilities Act. You should probably consult an attorney who deals with Labor Law and/or ADA cases. If you can't find one in your local phone book, check out Martindale-Hubble.com at the URL listed below. They have listings of attorneys according to their areas of practice.\n\nhttp://www.martindale.com/Labor-and-Employment/130-LL2/countries.html
510718
under certain circumstances you can get unemployment if you are fired.  Check with the labor board or unemployment commission
1028556
You have every right to sue for wrongful termination and discrimination.I wish you the best of luck in dealing with this but you can win.All you have to do is contact a lawyer and go from there.
338368
In Michigan we have at will employees, companys can fire you for no reason at all. Only thing that can stop that is a union contract.  However that gets abused and many an employee that should be fired isn't becuse of the contract.
1126389
Wrongful termination!!!  SUE THE CRAP OUT'a THEM!!!
1109876
It was an ACCIDENT! Let me know where you work. I'd like to contact your boss and ask him to fire you the next time you make a mistake. You'll be gone by the end of the week! It requires intent for it to be a crime. Sorry if I went over your head there.
453186
If you are fired,quit(for good reason ie.harassment) or layed off(lack of work) you can draw unemployment compensation if you have worked steadily and have money in the quarter they are using to determine your benefits.If the company cannot prove willful misconduct then you can draw.You may have to file a couple of appeals but you will still get all your money in  a lump sum if you win.Willful means intentional.Been there done that.
412172
By all means yes you do. And i also think if a person gets fired u also have the right to know why. My friend got fired today, and the only thing she got was. We are letting you go. It's best for the company.
350172
Start by being as honest as you can. Write down your experiences to make sure you have an accurate picture of what happened and to communicate the story as clearly and accurately as possible. Collect any necessary documentation, including any paperwork you have from your EAP counseling, any bad reviews or written warnings you recieved, or email documents regarding those things that you may have saved. Your employer is legally bound to give you copies of all things they have on file. Request this be sent to you via certified mail, and have those nearby when you have the initial conversation with EDD. If they do not send those to you, tell the person you speak with the date you requested copies of your file and tell tha person you have not recieved copies of the documentation. You might want to see if you can get a letter from your EAP counselor documenting your visit(s) to that person, particularly if it was because you were suffering from workplace stress. The burden of proof is on your former employer to show that you were terminated with just cause. If they did not create any paper trail (bad reviews, written warnings about your performance or absenteeism) they will have a hard time to show that you were fired with just cause. I would not mention during the phone call that you have a pending lawsuit. There may have been harassment and/or a hostile environment, but that doesn't necessarily have any bearing on your being fired, and it might make you look like you are, indeed, out to get someone, or at the very least, make some money.
406791
Are you sure that you are accurately reporting the information the attorney gave to you?  If your vehicle is parked on the private property of your employer, the laws of your state may very well give them the right to enforce this policy.\n\nRegardless of what you feel about the policy, chances are that you are an "at will" employ unless you belong to a union.  I am not aware of any state or federal law that would protect you if your employer fired you for violating the policy.  So you have two choices:  (1) stop smoking; or (2) go off the property to smoke.
673591
Dear Friend,\n\nThe best thing to do is get a lawyer.  There is no substitute for your own legal counsel.  That said, here are a few ideas -- not legal advice, just common sense.\n\nFirst, document everything having to do with this incident.  Write down all of your recollections of the encounter.  Get a copy of the phone record that you called 911 (in connection with this woman) which will make the real reason for ther retaliatory claim obvious.\n\nNext, did you get the names of the police officers who responded to the call?  They might be able to testify as to the condition of the car, the circumstances of the meeting, her talking about (or not talking about) any scratches.  If you didn't get the names of the officers, the police might still be able to tell you through their dispatch logs.  Few people make better witnesses than the police.  If they won't voluntarily appear on your behalf, consider getting a subpoena to compel appearance (as a last resort).\n\nAlso, were there any other witnesses?  Make a list.  Talk to each of them and see what they saw.  Did they see damage to the cars?\n\nIf this goes to court, demand proof.  Demand a chance to have your own mechanic look at the "damage."  Demand an explanation of how toddlers caused major auto body damage.  If she has pictures, ask how we can tell what date they were taken.  Demand to see her police report, mechanic report, insurance report.\n\nIt sounds to me like a shakedown.  If so, tell her you won't pay her one red cent.  \n\nYours in Him,\nFrancesois