2018

  • Social Media Use And Your Workers' Compensation Claim

    If you ever suffer an injury at work and have to file a workers' compensation claim, there are many things that you should know and consider in the process. While you may know that you have to report the incident right away, and that the paperwork for the claim needs to be turned in sooner rather than later, you may not know how certain things can affect your workers' compensation claim.
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  • What To Do If You Suspect A Loved One Was The Victim Of Wrongful Death

    When someone you care about dies at the hands of a medical professional, the fallout can last for a long time. Doctors and nurses are the people entrusted with the health and well-being of their clients. There is a lot of implied trust in these positions because it is assumed that the training and education a doctor undergoes completely prepares them for the job. The truth is that medical professionals are human and not above making costly mistakes.
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  • 2 Ways To Help Your Personal Injury Lawyer Help You

    If you were injured at a store, and you have ended up with a lot of medical bills and a lack of income because you've had to miss a lot of work, then you may want to do everything you can to make sure that you can get your bills paid and get some income in. While you may be able to negotiate with the store for them to cover everything, many of them aren't going to want to pay you or pay as much as they should.
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  • Slow Harm And Personal Injury

    Civil law covers a number of personal injury situations, and you might be surprised by the variety of ways that people can suffer harm from others and be compensated. One special type of personal injury involves harm that gradually occurred over a period of time. Read on to learn more. Slow and steady harm Not all injuries happen in an instant, such as that of the careless printed word or an inattentive driver; some may begin so gradually that the victim is unaware of its presence.
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  • Top Reasons To Hire A Workers' Compensation Attorney

    Getting injured at work can cause a person a lot of problems, especially if the injury is severe or leads to a chronic condition that has lasting implications. Employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance to cover employees who are injured at work. Unfortunately, dealing with an insurance company when you're hurt on the job is not always easy, and workers' compensation claims are not always approved. If you have been injured on the job, one of the best things you can do is hire a workers' comp attorney.
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  • Questions About Appealing Your Speeding Ticket

    Do you feel like you received a speeding ticket that was not deserved, only to fight it in court and have a judge rule against you? Not only will it ruin your day, but it will cost you money. Thankfully, your options go beyond just paying your speeding ticket after receiving an initial judgment, since you can appeal the original decision. Here are some questions you may have about fighting the ticket.
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  • A Serious Kind Of Personal Injury: Wrongful Death

    Many people may not realize it right away, but the victim's loved ones are entitled to seek monetary damages when there is a death. The business or entity (or even a particular person) who's responsible for the death of your family member owes you compensation. While money is a poor replacement for what you've lost, the financial implications of losing someone can only make your grief worse. Read on to learn more about a particular category of personal injury, wrongful death.
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  • Hurt At Work? What To Know About Medical Care

    If you get hurt on the job, you are entitled to free medical care. The doctor that cares for you after an injury at work is more than just an important facet of your health, they also should be willing to advocate for you to get the medical care you need. In some cases you can choose your own doctor, and in some states you must use a designated doctor. Regardless of that, read on for a guide on working with your workers' comp doctor.
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