Month: January 2017

Know How to Tell the Difference Between Premises and Property Liability

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If you have recently purchased a product that was defective and you were injured as a result, you may be due monetary compensation. If you live in the San Diego area and have recently been injured by faulty merchandise, seek legal advice at once. A San Diego product liability attorney can lay out the law for you in simple terms and determine where your situation fits.

Negligent suppliers and shoddy production can lead to a plethora of injuries for you, the consumer. Broken bones, cracked teeth, ruptured corneas and ulceration colitis are some of the common afflictions that the public have suffered. Trusting that what you see is what you get, you take a leap of blind faith as a buyer. No matter what product or service you have purchased, there may be a not so trustworthy character on the other end. Even when we err on the side of caution, we can protect ourselves 100% of the time.

Product liability laws are there for the consumer’s protection, and they state that a company’s failure to fulfill their promise will result in compensation, fines, and sometimes a “re-call” of the dangerous product. Contact a San Diego attorney straight away if you have suffered due to a company’s negligence, as there is a time limit on how long you can wait to claim after the incident.

Another type of liability is an important one that you might have heard about before. It’s called premises liability. Say a person is walking down a city sidewalk and trips over a gaping hole in the cement. They might have a justified cause to sue the city for not maintaining the sidewalks as they should have been, or for posting a sign cautioning pedestrians of the hazard. Premises liability is basically possible with any property that is neglected to the point that an object on the property or the property itself becomes dangerous to people.

Premise liability law covers those who are visiting a location and sustain injury. If you believe you were victimized by someone else carelessness at their business or home, call your San Diego liability attorney and ask about covered claims. You can get back on your feet and back in the game quicker with your liability attorney at your side.

The Secret of Successful Negotiation

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Your best work is done before you get to the negotiation table.

The area of negotiation that most affects the outcome is the part you have most control over – the preparation. Research has shown that the best prepared negotiator is the one most likely to get the best outcome.

Preparation that gives you a head start on your opponent can be achieved by anyone willing to spend the time. Here’s nine factors you should prepare.

1. Know the ‘pie’ – fixed or variable

‘Fixed pie’ negotiations are those where the only way I can get a better outcome is to get you to accept a lesser outcome. These never result in a win-win outcome. ‘Growing the pie’ negotiations include variables that creative negotiators use to create high perceived value for the other side at little cost to them. Thinking creatively can even allow you to turn a fixed pie into a variable one. Perhaps the asset (a motor vehicle) is fixed, but you could add variables like payment terms, advanced servicing. The salary might be fixed, but flexibility of hours could add significant value for some candidates.

2. Know the impact

Will the outcome of this negotiation impact on any other current or possible future negotiations with the other party? You don’t want to compromise any negotiations going on now or set precedents that might disadvantage you at some time in the future.

3. Know which side is under the most time pressure

The side under the most time pressure has the greatest incentive to be flexible and may be prepared to give more as the deadline gets closer. If the other side is under the most pressure, your advantage grows daily. If the time pressure is on you, be aware this is a weakness and that if the other side becomes aware of it they will use it.

4. Know the relationship

Is this a one-off negotiation or are there likely to be future dealings? Is the relationship important to you? If the answer is yes, is it important enough for you to be more generous with your offer(s)? If the answer is no, will this change your approach and tactics?

5. Know the other side

Is their negotiation style primarily competitive or cooperative? How likely are they to try to bluff? If you haven’t negotiated with them before, is there someone else you know who has that you can talk to? Is there anything you can find out about them that they might not expect you to know? Anything you can do to compromise their confidence in their preparation is a useful tactical tool.

6. Know what they know

Research yourself. Find out what they know about you. Don’t let them spring any surprises on you.

7. Know some accepted authorities

Facts and figures are so often misrepresented in negotiations, nobody takes the other side’s word. Try to find some authorities that you will both accept as reference points.

8. Know your ‘negotiable’

Build a list of all the negotiating issues you are prepared to bring to the table. Priorities them. Try to build a similar prioritized list for the other side. Issues which appear lower on your list but higher on theirs are the ones that you will get most value for when bargaining. Determine what will be your starting point and your bottom limit. Be as precise as you can.

If you cannot priorities a list for the other side in your preparation, try to determine their priorities in your preamble discussion with them before you start putting offers on the table. If appropriate, try to have a pre-negotiation discussion with them where no one would be making any commitments; you would just be getting to understand each other better to help you create the highest-value offers.

9. Know your alternatives

The side who is most able to walk away from a negotiation will negotiate strongest. You can only do this if you have an equivalent alternative to negotiate with. If you don’t, and this party is your best or only option, then do you have a Plan B to offer them if all else fails?

All the latest studies have shown that preparation and planning are the keys to success in negotiation. Sides that prepare and know precisely their goals in a negation always do better than those who go in ‘hoping for the best’. Those who set specific timelines do better than those who are more flexible. Many things happen in a negotiation that you don’t have control over; but your preparation is not one of them. Everyone is busy; but using that as an excuse is a mistake. Walk in best prepared – and walk out most satisfied.

Atlanta Apartment Brokers

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The real estate industry in Atlanta is very well organized and governed by several laws. Real estate brokers have an excellent presence in the industry. They provide invaluable service to buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords. Brokers are the medium that brings these two disparate groups together. They charge a commission for their services. Brokers maintain a record of houses available in their area of operation and offer services like showing the property, evaluating it, arranging for contacts for mortgages and the like. People generally leave their details with real estate brokers and they contact you when property that suits your specifications comes up for sale/purchase/rental.

Real estate brokers in Atlanta are required by law to possess a license and to get it upgraded at regular intervals. To do this they have to pass an exam. This reassures a prospective buyer/seller/landlord/tenant that he/she is dealing with a qualified person who knows his job. As any kind of malpractice can result in their licenses being revoked it is highly unlikely that one will be cheated by a broker. When property is bought and sold it is the seller who pays the broker’s commission.

From the broker’s point of view positive feedback from people who have used his services can get him new clients. In addition to this if brokers take up membership with organizations like National Association of Realtors and Association of Real Estate License Law Officials and the like, it can go a long way in helping them further their career.

Real estate brokers can be easily contacted through their Web sites. A little time spent browsing through apartment Web sites on the Internet will bring you rewarding results. It will equip you with information regarding the various options open to you and it will lead you to the broker who can get you what you want.

Free Grant Money For Home Improvement?

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Did you know that there are grant programs that will provide homeowners with free home for their home improvement projects? These programs are offered by some local and state governments and many organizations that provide free grant money. Once obtained, these funds may be able to help you finance the materials and labor with the home improvement projects for your house.

Depending on the specific grant you apply for and receive, these funds can be used to help you purchase new appliances, pay for the expansion of your home, finish your basement, or any other job that will either increase your property value or allow your house to run more efficiently. In addition to the funds that you get approved for, you may be able to claim additional tax exceptions on your year-end taxes as well.

Because home improvement grants are not loans, your application does not generally require a credit check, down payment, or any kind of collateral. As long as you are an American citizen and at least 18 years old, you can submit a grant application to obtain some of this government money and private foundation grants.

As you search the grant database by clicking the links below, you will quickly realize that there are thousands of grant programs available. While many are specifically for small business owners and students, there are many that individuals can apply for to help pay off debt and finance other personal goals you may have in mind. Billions of dollars in free grant money is given away every year, but you have to ask for it.

Health Care Resources

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Have you been waking up after a night’s rest still feeling tired? Do you feel your health energy lack and it is preventing you from carrying out your daily duties and favorite activities?

If that so, you may be suffering from fatigue.

Fatigue is a daily lack of energy that is not relieved by sleep. Someone who are fatigued will feel tired all the time in both mind and body and it can be caused by a number of inter-linked factors. The common causes are stress and unhealthy lifestyle choices such as adopting fad diets to lose weight. not diagnosed medical conditions could also be another reason for experiencing fatigue.

Stress as a cause fatigue

Someone who are stressed or chronically anxious keep their bodies in overdrive. The constant flooding of adrenaline exhausts the body and fatigue sets in.

A stressful work environment – whether it is excessive noise, boredom or fixed concentration on a repetitive task – can add to a person’s fatigue level. Burnout, concerns over one’s job security.

How nutrition impacts energy level

-Meet your basic calories needs

The estimated daily calorie needs for a person who weigh around 55kg is about 2,100 calories to maintain his or her weight and have sufficient energy for carry out moderate activities.

-Get sufficient protein

Protein is necessary for our bodies to rebuild and repair damaged as well as aging body tissue. A person who weighs around 60kg needs about 63kg of protein per day.

-Drink loads of fluids

Around 8 glasses of water a day prevents dehydration which is another factor that causes our energy level to fall. Fatigue is a classic symptom of mild dehydration.