A lot of work-related injuries happen due to sudden accidents. However, in some instances, it may be a long-term injury or condition. Carpal tunnel is a serious repetitive stress injury that can lead to high medical bills. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, then it could be caused by your job. Here is what you need to know about filing a claim for carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive stress injuries. What Jobs Cause Carpal
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Slip and Fall Law FAQ: I slipped and fell at a store. Can I file a personal injury claim?
If you have slipped and fallen at a store and are now dealing with large medical bills, the inability to work, and other financial losses, you should call a slip and fall injury lawyer. Can You File a Claim? Whether or not you can file a slip and fall injury claim against a business establishment or property owners for injuries will largely depend if negligence was a factor. It may be in your best interest
Continue readingThe Basic Components of the Workers’ Compensation Process
Workers’ Compensation Process Your job is essential, as you need the income to support yourself and your family. If anything happens and that money flow disappears, you may face dire consequences. What if you lose that stream of income due to an injury or illness caused by the job? Workers’ compensation benefits may provide you with medical treatment for the injury and help ease financial pressures that often come along with having to be away
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Workers’ Compensation Eligibility Being hurt or becoming sick while working can be devastating, especially if you are unable to work for a period of time after that. When you’re involved in an accident that seems like your fault, it is often because of a combination of preventable things that added up to your illness or injury. Regardless, in the United States, workers’ compensation is paid no matter who was at fault. If you decide to
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Truck Accident Lawyer In theory, a commercial truck driver should never be allowed on the road unless he or she is fully licensed, trained and prepared to cope with whatever difficulties or dangers may arise on the road. In practice, however, many factors can lead to a truck driver making mistakes, which may lead to a disastrous accident, not only for the truck driver but for others on the road. There are typically two warring
Continue readingWhat Should I Do If My Doctor Make a Surgical Mistake?
Medical Malpractice Lawyer A common mistake that lawyers see all too often, is when doctor’s commit an error during a patient’s surgery. These missteps can have devastating and even lethal consequences. Some patients may not survive due to the doctor’s oversight. Avoidable mistakes can occur while a patient is under anesthesia on the surgery table. After they wake up, they may be in immense pain and discomfort. Feeling confused and terrified, they may not know
Continue readingCan I sue a nonprofit organization for a slip and fall injury?
Personal Injury Lawyer A serious slip and fall injury can result in long term consequences and the need to hire an attorney in order to recover one’s damages. Victims may hesitate to pursue this option if a nonprofit organization is at fault. The victim may assume that the nonprofit can’t be held liable, or else they do not want to take money from an organization that they support. If you suffered an injury from a
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Personal Injury Lawyer The choice you make for a personal injury attorney can literally make or break your entire personal injury claim, should you pursue one. It is important to know what to expect from your personal injury attorney so that you know whether or not he or she is a good fit for you and your case. You need an attorney that understands that insurance companies will try to lowball you in many cases,
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Brain Injury Claims Brain injuries are one of the most severe types of injuries that a victim can suffer in an accident. Brain injuries can have devastating effects on a victim’s future, leaving them with life-long disabilities and the inability to live their life the way they had before their injury. Victims who have suffered brain injuries should contact an experienced brain injury attorney to find out what their legal options are. Our legal team
Continue readingWill Workers’ Compensation Pay Me if I’m Injured On the Job?
Workers’ Compensation pays you in many situations when you are injured at work. But there are limits you need to be aware of. Your employer or their insurance company will sometimes try to limit what you can receive. If you are having difficulty getting the pay you’re entitled to, you should contact a workers’ compensation lawyer. You May Not Receive Pay on the Same Schedule If you have sick leave, your company may pay you
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