Jobs in certain industries carry a greater than average risk of injury or death. This includes law enforcement, logging, mining, and construction, to name a few. Accidents are common in the workplace taken as a collective, although individual careers may have lower rates of incidences. The worst outcome in these cases is the death of...
Negotiating a personal injury settlement can be a challenging and stressful process. Insurance companies and other parties involved may try to minimize the compensation that you are entitled to receive. However, with the right strategies and preparation, you can increase your chances of securing a fair settlement. Read on so we discuss some of the...
For a personal injury claim to be valid and legal, it has to be made within the statute of limitations according to whichever state you live in. The length of time between the different authorities varies, but what remains the same is that you have to act within the stipulated period or else risk forfeiting...
The United States of America has some of the highest rates of product-related injuries. Thousands of people are hurt every year, and when this happens they are well within their rights to seek out compensation. This is especially true if a serious injury was sustained, or a loved one died as a direct result of...
Being involved in a car accident is scarring, both mentally and physically. On top of the damage done to yourself and your property, you may then have to deal with getting back to work to put food on the table, all while trying to deal with the injuries caused by the accident. Below we look...
There are some occupations that put workers in the face of danger each time they clock in. One of these occupations is nursing, particularly if the job requires the nurse to lift heavy patients and assist them with daily tasks like dressing or bathing. Whether it is a sudden accident or the overall wear and...
One of the key steps in any workers’ compensation claim is determining whether you are able to return to work and the level of work that you are able to perform. This is known as a vocational analysis. If you are not able to return to the same level of work that you performed prior...
A hit-and-run accident is one of the most frustrating types of collisions that you can experience. On top of the shock, painful injuries, and expenses that you have to deal with, you also face the prospect of never finding the person who caused the accident. For this reason, many hit-and-run victims feel hopeless after an...
One of the hallmarks of the American justice system is receiving a fair and unbiased trial. It can be incredibly frustrating to feel like the judge presiding over your case is not following the rules or acting in an unbiased manner. On top of figuring out how to navigate the Massachusetts workers’ compensation system, you...
A catastrophic car accident can have a life-changing impact on the victims. Although any type of car accident can lead to injuries and financial damages, a catastrophic crash can leave the victim with permanent disabilities, major medical expenses, or even result in a fatality. If you were involved in a catastrophic car accident, it is...
