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What Happens to My Worker’s Comp if the Company Closes?
Any time that an individual sustains an injury while at work, he or she is eligible for financial compensation from the employer to help cover medical expenses. Most of the time this goes smoothly, but there are circumstances that can complicate the process. One such situation that could arise would be if someone is… Read More »
Worker’s Compensation for PTSD After a Traumatic Injury
Workplace injuries come in a wide variety of different kinds and from different incidents, some greater and more intense than others. A dramatic incident, pain, or injury of any kind can lead to a psychological condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This means that a gruesome injury that is sustained on the job can… Read More »
Preparing to Meet with Your Worker’s Compensation Lawyer
If you have been injured on the job or at the workplace, then you are entitled to receive financial compensation from your employer and its insurance company. This is meant to help or completely cover the medical costs of treatment. Companies will occasionally attempt to deny or minimize the funds they dispense and this… Read More »
Do I Have to Consent to an Independent Medical Examination?
Over the course of a workers’ compensation legal case, there may be a time where the defense, the employer and its insurance company, will request an independent medical examination (IME). This means that the injured employee would have to go to a “third party” doctor and receiving an additional sign-off on medical diagnoses and… Read More »
An Insurance Adjuster’s Role in Your Case
When it comes to resolving a worker’s compensation case, one of the most important people involved will be an insurance adjuster. In many cases, the worker will be seeking compensation from the employer’s insurance company, rather than the employing business itself, and the adjuster is the one in charge of determining how much compensation… Read More »
Need-to-Know Terminology in Workers’ Compensation Cases
When a person is injured while on the job or at the workplace, they are legally entitled to receive monetary funding from their employer to help cover medical expenses that are accrued as a result of the injury. This is called workers’ compensation and if an employer attempts to deny or fight against this… Read More »
Need-to-Know Terminology for Personal Injury Cases
If you’ve ever been involved in a legal case, then you know the language that attorneys and other legal professionals use can be confusing and strange at first. Knowing what some of the key words and meanings are up front can help you get a better understanding of the legal process and how your… Read More »
Estimating and Planning for Personal Injury Lawyer Fees
Any time that a legal case is pursued, the cost of the process is a concern for the one executing the case. Most of the expense from a personal injury case comes from the hiring and working with a specialist attorney. When entering into a personal injury case, it is important to plan for… Read More »
What to Expect During Your First Consultation with a Lawyer
When a situation arises that requires you to consult with a lawyer, there can be many feelings of uncertainty and trepidation. Although it may seem intimidating at first, the first consultation with a lawyer is actually a major and positive step forward in resolving the case at hand. In the initial meeting, most of… Read More »
Legal Protections for Child Sports Injuries
Taking part in sports is great for children. It builds their confidence, keeps them focused and fit, and helps them to make friends. Unfortunately being involved in physical activities (especially contact sports) can mean there’s a higher likelihood of injury. Some are of course unavoidable, but your child is still owed a duty of… Read More »
