Las estadísticas por muertes en accidente en el puesto de trabajo llenan un día si y otro también los titulares en los medios de comunicación. Ante esta triste realidad "Checa Abogados", el despacho especializado en accidentes laborales www.checaabogados.es quiere destacar que el dolor de este fatal desenlace así como el desconocimiento legal provocan que en muchas ocasiones los familiares o personas cercanas a las víctimas no reclamen cantidades como daños y perjuicios independientes de las prestaciones de Seguridad Social que puedan corresponderles. "Cantidades a las que se tiene derecho en los casos en los que exista responsabilidad civil por culpa del empresario en la causación del accidente laboral que haya provocado el fallecimiento de trabajador y cuyas reclamaciones son amparados legalmente", dice Marta Checa García, Directora de Checa Abogados.
]]> Para ayudar a reclamar las diferentes cuantías que puedan corresponder en cada caso Checa Abogados destaca que lo primero que se ha de tener en cuenta es algo tan básico como quién puede resultar perjudicado por la muerte de un trabajador. "Ha de entenderse como perjudicada aquella persona ligada con la víctima por vínculos familiares, de afecto, de convivencia real, de dependencia y otras situaciones que determinen perjuicios reales derivados de la muerte producida por culpa de la empresa, ahora bien, este derecho no siempre coincidirá con la figura de heredero legal, aunque generalmente así será", subraya dicha abogada.Además Checa Abogados también aclara que pueden tener la condición de perjudicada la pareja consolidada sin haber contraído matrimonio, en algunas ocasiones el cónyuge separado legalmente si dependiera económicamente del fallecido (pensiones compensatorias vitalicias), incluso otros supuestos distintos. "Existe algún antecedente jurisprudencial en el que también se ha tenido en cuenta como perjudicado al nieto del fallecido por no tener ingresos y convivir con éste, a un hermano mayor de edad del fallecido compañero de éste y testigo presencial del accidente que sufrió por ello trastornos psicológicos, habrá que analizar cada supuesto" recalca.
Qué hay del dinero
A la hora de hablar de la indemnización, las cuantías que se establecen en dicho Baremo resarcen en un primer lugar el daño moral provocado por el fallecimiento. "El daño moral viene a definir el sufrimiento o el dolor de los seres cercanos, estableciendo cantidades ya prefijadas según el grado indicado. Estas cantidades tienen en cuenta la edad del fallecido y en el caso de los hijos, también la edad de éstos y su dependencia económica", comenta Marta Checa García.
Así mismo Checa Abogados recuerda que en caso de fallecimiento de un familiar en accidente laboral cabría también la reclamación del daño patrimonial. "Esto es, todos los gastos del sepelio, así como el lucro cesante, o lo que es lo mismo las pérdidas de ganancias para los perjudicados que vivían y dependían económicamente del fallecido, piénsese en la disminución de ingresos que suponen las pensiones de viudedad y orfandad, que no alcanzan a satisfacer el perjuicio económico sufrido en su totalidad, daño respecto al cual los perjudicados podrán apartarse del Baremo de Circulación y solicitar la cantidad que corresponda, eso si, con una acreditación certera y veraz de dicho perjuicio".
Por todo ello y para facilitar al menos este resarcimiento económico Checa Abogados aconseja siempre ponerse en manos de abogados expertos en materia de riesgos laborales. "Es importante acudir a consultores especializados dada la concurrencia de distintas vías indemnizatorias, pudiéndose perder que no se cubra la totalidad del daño producido, cuantías económicas que aunque no resarzan nunca la falta de un ser querido, ayudan materialmente a sobrellevar en lo económico la situación", finaliza Marta Checa García, Directora de Checa Abogados.
]]>En su calidad de Director Ejecutivo, el señor Llorenz encabezará a las más de 20 organizaciones para hispanos agrupadas en torno a la HTTP, de representación nacional y regional, a fin de hacerla progresar en su misión de conquistar el pleno acceso a la tecnología para las comunidades subatendidas.
]]> "El Hispanic Institute está más que complacido de tener un líder como el señor Llorenz que aporta las habilidades para generar consensos y defender derechos, junto con el profundo conocimiento estratégico necesario para articular un programa de políticas significativo en Washington", declaró Gus West, Presidente del Directorio de The Hispanic Institute y Copresidente de la HTTP."La HTTP es la voz de la comunidad latina frente al Congreso, la administración y la comunidad en cuanto a política de tecnología y telecomunicaciones. Las decisiones de importancia vital sobre instrumentación del Plan de Banda Ancha Nacional, las inversiones en redes de próxima generación y la potencial revisión de la Ley de Telecomunicaciones de 1996 hacen que nuestra voz sea más necesaria que nunca, cuando se discuten estos temas tanto en la calle como a nivel de país. Estoy muy contento de liderar esta coalición en un momento tan histórico como éste", señaló el abogado Jason Llorenz, Director Ejecutivo de HTTP.
A fin de avanzar en su misión, la HTTP desarrolla políticas públicas e investigaciones que promueven el acceso a la banda ancha y a las herramientas digitales, para cerrar la brecha digital y procurar que los latinos sean beneficiados con los numerosos avances que aportan a la economía los sectores de telecomunicaciones y tecnología de la información.
El señor Llorenz sucede en el cargo a la señorita Sylvia Aguilera, quien se desempeñó como Directora Ejecutiva de la HTTP desde su formación en 1996, y llevó a la organización a la escena nacional.
"Las prioridades de nuestras comunidades en políticas de tecnología, banda ancha y telecomunicaciones serán bien articuladas por el señor Llorenz. En mi calidad de Presidenta del Directorio de la Agenda Nacional de Liderazgo Hispano (NHLA, por su sigla en inglés), estoy feliz de contar con su liderazgo en este componente primordial de la agenda de políticas latinas", declaró Lillian Rodríguez-López, Presidenta de la Hispanic Federation (HF) y Presidenta del Directorio de la NHLA.
"La Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos (LULAC, por su sigla en inglés) sigue siendo un fuerte miembro de la coalición de la HTTP y esperamos trabajar con el señor Llorenz sobre los temas de inclusión y acceso digital que son tan decisivos para el avance de la comunidad latina", dijo Brent Wilkes, Director Ejecutivo Nacional de LULAC.
"El acceso a la tecnología es central para el futuro de la competitividad económica de Estados Unidos. La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de los Estados Unidos (USHCC, por su sigla en inglés) espera trabajar con el señor Llorenz y la coalición de la HTTP para avanzar en políticas que amplíen el acceso a la tecnología para los negocios hispanos de Estados Unidos", declaró Javier Palomarez, Presidente y Consejero Delegado de la USHCC.
Información de contacto del señor Llorenz:
Correo electrónico: jason@httponline.org
Tel: 202.503.HTTP
Sitio web: http://www.httponline.org
Twitter: @hispanicttp
ACERCA DE LA HTTP
La Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP), o Agrupación hispana para las telecomunicaciones y la tecnología, es un proyecto de The Hispanic Institute que opera dentro del alcance de la Sección 501(C)(3). La HTTP está constituida por organizaciones hispanas nacionales que trabajan para sensibilizar acerca del impacto de la política de tecnología y telecomunicaciones en la comunidad hispana de Estados Unidos. Los miembros de la HTTP son organizaciones sin fines de lucro que apoyan el avance social, político y económico de 51 millones de estadounidenses de ascendencia hispana, facilitando el acceso al cuidado de la salud, la educación de calidad, las oportunidades económicas, las herramientas y los recursos tecnológicos. La HTTP se formó en 1996 para procurar que las necesidades e inquietudes de los hispanos estadounidenses fueran representadas en las discusiones de políticas en torno a la brecha digital y la reforma de las telecomunicaciones. En su decimocuarto año de existencia, la HTTP se yergue como la voz hispana líder en temas de políticas de telecomunicaciones y tecnología. http://www.httponline.org.
FUENTE Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership
]]>But the likely new bill is for the kids. While SB 1070 essentially requires of-age migrants to have the proper citizenship paperwork, the potential "anchor baby" bill blocks the next generation from ever being able to obtain it. The idea is to make the citizenship process so difficult that illegal immigrants pull up the "anchor" and leave. (See pictures of the Great Wall of America.)
The question is whether that would violate the U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment states that "all persons, born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States." It was intended to provide citizenship for freed slaves and served as a final answer to the Dred Scott case, cementing the federal government's control over citizenship.
But that was 1868. Today, Pearce says the 14th Amendment has been "hijacked" by illegal immigrants. "They use it as a wedge," Pearce says. "This is an orchestrated effort by them to come here and have children to gain access to the great welfare state we've created." Pearce says he is aware of the constitutional issues involved with the bill and vows to introduce it nevertheless. "We will write it right." He and other Republicans in the red state Arizona point to popular sympathy: 58% of Americans polled by Rasmussen think illegal immigrants whose children are born here should not receive citizenship; support for that stance is 76% among Republicans.
Those who oppose the bill say it would lead to more discrimination and divide the community. Among them is Phoenix resident Susan Vie, who is leading a citizen group that's behind an opposing ballot initiative. She moved to the U.S. 30 years ago from Argentina, became a naturalized citizen and now works as a client-relations representative for a vaccine company. "I see a lot of hate and racism behind it," Vie says. "Consequently, I believe it will create - and it's creating it now - a separation in our society." She adds, "When people look at me, they will think, 'Is she legal or illegal?' I can already feel it right now." Vie's citizen initiative would prohibit SB 1070 from taking affect, place a three-year moratorium on all related laws - including the anchor baby bill - to buy more time for federal immigration reform. Her group is racing to collect 153,365 signatures by July 1 to qualify for the Nov. 2 general election.
Both sides expect the anchor baby bill to end up before the U.S. Supreme Court before it is enacted. "I think it would be struck down as facially unconstitutional. I can't imagine a federal judge saying this would be OK," says Dan Barr, a longtime Phoenix lawyer and constitutional litigator. Potentially joining the anchor baby bill at the Supreme Court may be SB 1070, which Arizona Republican Governor Jan Brewer signed into law in April. It is set to take effect July 29, but at least five courtroom challenges have been filed against it. Pearce says he will win them all.
]]>It was just this past Thursday when Obama met at the White House with Reps. Luis Gutierrez and Solomon Ortiz, the sponsors of a House immigration bill. Gutierrez made a statement later that he agreed to vote for Obama's signature domestic bill, health care reform, only if a comprehensive immigration reform bill advanced quickly and with a presidential imprimatur. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus joined the endorsement of the health care bill.
Reid Cherlin, White House spokesman, announced that there was no quid pro quo involved in the White House's discussions with Gutierrez. "Congressman Gutierrez is a longtime leader of the reform effort on the Hill, so of course they've had many conversations about it, and they'll continue to," Cherlin said.
Obama's proclamation and the senators' blueprint were strategically aligned to reach the media before Sunday's rally. A rally that is expecting to attract tens of thousands of people to Washington to convince the administration and Congress that time is ripe for comprehensive immigration reform.
Immigrants and citizens alike have become disillusioned by Obama's inaction after his campaign promise to make immigration reform of primary importance in his first year of office. So far he has done little in the way of immigration reform and instead, because of federal inaction, local vigilantes, like Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio who recently announced plans to launch his 14th raid in the last two years, have attacked undocumented immigrants as if all 11 million were deranged terrorists.
Hoping to steer clear of an impending catastrophe, Obama conceded to Gutierrez's threats to vote no on health reform and instead of hearing unflattering epithets this Sunday, he will hear once again "Si se puede."
]]>Contrary to how they are portrayed by anti-immigration activists, a majority of respondents -- particularly more recent immigrants -- feel strongly that immigrants have an obligation to learn English. Despite a desire to integrate, nearly half of Hispanics worry about themselves or family members being deported.
]]> A new study conducted by Los Angeles based multicultural research firm New American Dimensions suggests that companies -- or candidates during this election year -- that openly support the rights of Hispanic immigrants are likely to garner favor with this segment, the largest minority group in the United States. The survey consisted of a telephone survey of 1,000 Hispanic respondents between the ages of 18 and 64. Highlights of the study, which is available at http://www.newamericandimensions.com, include:-- Despite common perceptions to the contrary, Hispanic immigrants were significantly more in agreement than those born in the U.S. that immigrants should learn English if they plan to stay in this country. 80% of the foreign born agreed, compared to only 60% of the U.S. born.
-- Half of respondents felt that "Hispanics are often treated like second class citizens in the U.S." One-half of respondents also agreed that the media does a very poor job of showing the Hispanic experience in America.
-- Seven in ten feel that illegal immigration has benefited the U.S. economy and six in ten feel that it has benefited U.S. society overall. Six in ten felt that the United States has a moral obligation to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants.
-- Half of Hispanic adults, about one in five Hispanic immigrants, are U.S. citizens. Among citizens, 83% expressed an intention to vote in November. Of the non-citizens, seven in ten stated that the recent debate about immigration has made them more interested in pursuing citizenship.
-- 55% of Hispanic citizens consider themselves Democrat, 24% Independent and 13% Republican. When asked for whom they would vote if the U.S. presidential election were held today, 36% said Hillary Clinton, 21% Barack Obama and 6% John McCain.
"Our study demonstrates that the notion that Hispanics do not want to integrate into U.S. society is erroneous," said David Morse, President and CEO of New American Dimensions, which provides customized multicultural consumer research. (http://www.newamericandimensions.com). "Hispanic immigrants are learning English, raising their children as Hispanic Americans, and engaging in the political process."
According to Thomas Tseng, Principal and Co-founder of the firm, "Despite widely miss-held assertions to the contrary, our research shows that Hispanic immigrants would like nothing more than what previous generations of immigrants have achieved -- to become American."
The results of the study can be found at the company's website at www.newamericandimensions.com
For more information on the study or to arrange an interview with David Morse, please contact Susanna Whitmore at 310-670-7835 or email susanna@nadllc.com
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]]>The incident drew complaints of racial insensitivity and an apology from Myers. It also cast doubt on whether she'll get a confirmation vote before the end of the year, when her original appointment expires.
It would be a stunning collapse for Myers, 38, a native of Shawnee, Kan., who worked hard over the past two years to convince skeptical lawmakers that someone with little immigration experience was up to the task of running the government's second largest investigative force.
With just a few more weeks to go before the end of the session, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has not scheduled a vote on Myers. Spokesman Jim Manley said this week that Reid has "serious concerns" with the nomination and is consulting with other lawmakers about how to proceed.
Myers met resistance in 2005, the first time President Bush tried to appoint her to the Homeland Security Department post, after Democrats and Republicans said she had weak credentials for the high-profile job. To avoid a fight, Bush installed her during a Senate recess and her position expires at year's end unless the Senate votes to confirm her.
Questions about nepotism also came up because Myers is the niece of Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She is married to John Wood, the U.S. attorney in Kansas City and former chief of staff to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Even some of those expected to defend Julie Myers seemed shaky.
"The way things are going, we may not ever vote on her nomination," Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., who is a second cousin of Myers' husband, said Friday. "Our nation's immigration enforcement agency needs non-controversial leadership. That would be best served by going in a different direction with this nomination."
Bond's reaction was a surprise, said ICE spokeswoman Kelly Nantel, and Myers is trying to speak with the senator about it.
Despite Bush's decision to circumvent the Senate, it was clear in hearings earlier this year that Myers had won over many doubters with her performance in stabilizing the agency's financial problems and improving its management.
Some key lawmakers have rallied to her defense, including Joe Lieberman, the Connecticut independent who chairs the Senate Homeland Security committee, and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, the panel's top Republican.
"Senator Lieberman regrets her lapse in judgment regarding the Halloween incident," spokeswoman Leslie Phillips said. "He is inclined to support her nomination, given the committee's review of her entire record, the fact that the union representing 7000 ICE employees supports her and her year's experience in office."
Myers has apologized repeatedly for the costume incident, saying she was "shocked and horrified" to learn the employee had altered his skin color and conceding "it was inappropriate for me to recognize any individual wearing an escaped prisoner costume."
"She took very direct steps prior to address what she felt was a bad judgment call, bad decision and to take responsibility for what was an offensive costume worn by an employee," Nantel said.
The employee was placed on administrative leave and Myers issued a formal apology to all ICE employees two days after the episode. She also reached out to a black employees group to express her regrets. The group, the National Association of African-Americans in the Department of Homeland Security, sent a letter to Reid this week praising Myers' commitment to black employees.
Still, it was not the kind of image many lawmakers wanted to see from the agency responsible for arresting and incarcerating illegal immigrants.
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