Many workers commute to work in a car while others drive as a part of their job. This distinction can be an essential difference in whether an injured employee can file a claim with Worker’s Compensation claim. The Worker’s Compensation insurance carrier will evaluate...
Serious Advocates For The Seriously Injured
Year: 2021
When is the right time for the injured to return to work?
Those who suffer an injury at work are typically entitled to collect workers' compensation temporary disability benefits if they are not medically cleared to go back to work. This can be a lifesaver for families, but it is only a percentage of the employee's salary...
Some severe injuries are not apparent at first
We've all heard stories of injured people helping others rather than worry about themselves. Whether they are military heroes, firemen or perhaps something involved in a severe motor vehicle crash, or parents getting looking after their children, these people go into...
Some drivers do not have the necessary insurance
Just about everyone besides insurance companies thinks that auto insurance is too expensive. This is especially true when the policy covers a young driver or someone who has points on their driving record. It makes sense that drivers who pose a greater risk would pay...
Hurt walking between your car and work: can you get compensation?
New Jersey law states that to qualify for workers' compensation, an injury must have taken place in the course of a worker's employment. Among other things, this generally means the worker must be performing their regular job duties at their job site at the time of...
The 5 most common reasons for semi-truck crashes
It is an unfortunate fact that any crash involving a semi-truck and a car usually involves severe injury or death for those in the car. This should come as no surprise since even driving alongside or passing an 18-wheeler is stressful. Drivers are all too familiar...
Dog attacks can cause severe injury
Dogs have been human companions for thousands of years. They can be trained to do many important tasks, like guide the blind, search for drugs or bombs, and guard property. Many are loved family members who are playmates for children. Like the people they keep...
Personal injury attorneys use contingency fees
Some attorneys charge fees based on increments of time. They document all the time spent speaking with their client, preparing the case, litigating the case in court and charge for their time against a retainer the client pays in advance so the attorney and their team...
What are pain and suffering damages?
Fans of courtroom dramas will often hear the phrase “pain and suffering,” but they may not be sure what it means. The term applies to a wide range of mental and physical trauma suffered by the victim due to the defendant's negligence. While some states have a cap on...
Employees can file Workers’ Comp if they have COVID-19
The pandemic continues to impact nearly every part of our lives. Workers who were self-quarantining at home now find themselves contracting the virus after returning to work, even if their employer has made attempts to keep them safe. Fortunately, full-time,...