Following a car accident, it’s important to ask questions to your lawyer. Questions help your lawyer get a better feel for your case’s strength. These questions also help you get the most out of your recovery compensation. They also help your lawyer best guide you through your claims process. Was the accident my fault? …
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If you’ve suffered from a work injury due to another person’s negligence, your primary focus should be on receiving medical attention. If you decide to file a personal injury claim, your doctor plays an important role in proving your medical damages exist. Having a medical professional who’s interested in your health and rehabilitation and who’s …
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Back injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries that employees face. A majority of these types of injuries occur as a result of lifting heavy objects (usually heavy boxes). Workers in many different types of industries are susceptible to back injury from heavy lifting. If you’ve suffered a back injury at work, you …
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When a motorist’s negligent conduct causes injury to another, the driver or his/her insurer may be held accountable for certain medical expenses, pain, and suffering, lost wages, limitations caused by permanent injury and other losses. However, when the offending party flees the scene, the options are more limited. Just what impact does a hit-and-run driver …
By law, it’s the responsibility of an employer to care for their employees. This includes providing enough training so that employees can be safe. Training also ensures that employees keep their co-workers and others safe in their work environment. When an employer fails to provides inadequate training and an employee is hurt as a result, …
The personal injury industry is rife with unscrupulous insurance firms notorious for lowballing victims of an accident and offering settlements below what they’re entitled to. Now, these firms are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI), which can accumulate and analyze data from millions of past cases to determine a likely payout — with, of course, a …
Being injured at work or in an accident that wasn’t your fault can have a devastating impact. You might be left unable to work for months — and with hefty medical bills, you may not be able to afford with no money coming in. Then, there’s the emotional aspect of recovery. If you were in …
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Almost every employee is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits with just a few exceptions. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION? In the state of South Carolina, you must be an “employee” in order to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Your eligibility, however, depends on whether you’re considered an employee or an independent contractor to your …
It might seem a little daunting to have to walk into your workers’ compensation attorney’s office to get help with your case. Here are a few tips to help you know what to expect. How long is the appointment? Your first appointment with your workers’ compensation attorney might take between 30 minutes to about an hour. …
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Now that you know a bit about what to expect during your first appointment with your workers’ comp lawyer you might be curious about what he or she has in store for you. Here a few things that your lawyer may require you to sign. Medical releases In almost every case, your workers’ comp lawyer will need to …
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