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Verdict: The decision of a jury, which
must be accepted by the trial judge to be final. A judgment by a judge sitting
without a jury is not a verdict.
Vertical slip forms: Forms that are jacked
vertically during the placement of concrete.
Visitor: Any person temporarily on the
worksite who is not regularly involved in the daily worksite activities. This
includes, but is not limited to, delivery personnel, invited guest, the general
public, etc.
Vocational rehabilitation: If you are
permanently unable to do your usual job, and your employer does not offer other
work, you may qualify for this benefit. It may include job placement counseling,
retraining and a vocational rehabilitation maintenance allowance.
Vocational and return to work counselor:
If you have a permanent disability, this is the person that will help you
develop a strategy for returning to work. This person will evaluate you and
provide necessary counseling.
Voir dire: The questioning of prospective
jurors by a judge and attorneys in court to determine if there is cause not to
allow a juror to serve; or questions asked to determine the competence of an
alleged expert witness; or any hearing outside the presence of the jury held
during trial.
Volt: The unit by which electrical force
or pressure is measured.
Voltage: The fundamental force or pressure
that causes electricity to flow through a conductor
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