Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Four Important Facts about Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injury is a type of personal injury and a dangerous one at that. The spinal cord is an important part of the body as it houses the nerve pathways that send information to the brain. Due to the importance of the spinal cord in the body system, if it gets affected in… Read More »
Categories of Injury in Personal Injury Law Cases
A personal injury, defined by law, refers to any harm or injury that an individual person sustains as a result of varying circumstances. These injuries may be physical or emotional. And in some cases, personal injury may be financial loss or personal loss, such as losing the presence and care of a loved one…. Read More »
Personal Injury & Product Liability: The Difference
We’ve all heard stories concerning hazardous goods, such as e-cigarettes or cell phones. They are prone to catching fire or possibly exploding, resulting in injury. This causes many people to be confused about the distinctions between a personal injury and a product liability lawsuit. Obviously, after sustaining a personal injury, you should always consult… Read More »
Does Insurance Cover Occupational Disease?
Workplace accidents are often the cause of the majority of the misfortunes suffered by employees. However, some result from occupational diseases, and luckily, all states in the U.S. provide coverage for occupational diseases right under the workers’ compensation insurance. It is worth noting that this law varies from state to state, including their benefits…. Read More »
About Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Coronavirus
If you think you contracted COVID-19 due to exposure as a result of work or perhaps traveling to work, you might wonder if you’re qualified for workers’ compensation benefits. In most US states, getting such compensation might be quite tricky unless you’re an essential worker or a first responder who treated an infected person…. Read More »
What Should I Do If My Employer Does Not Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
If you’re injured at work, and unfortunately, your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance, you can still get your worker’s compensation directly from the employer. In most US states like New York, not having workers’ comp insurance is a serious offense that comes with a huge fine. The Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF)… Read More »
How to Put a Value to Your Injury Claim
Following a work-related injury, calculating how much your claim is worth is a critical aspect of any personal injury case. Depending on the type of injury, the insurance company would usually pay medical care and related expenses. They would also pay for permanent physical disability or disfiguring, loss of a family member, lost vacations, missed… Read More »
How Social Media Updates and Selfies Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim
Imagine losing a compensation hearing because of an Instagram post. Sucks to be that person, right? We will be taking the time to put this important advice together for your benefit and nobody else, especially if you have an ongoing personal injury case. Being careful about what you post on social media is a… Read More »
5 Things You Need to Know About Workers’ Injury and Workers’ Comp
It is easy to get confused about what to do if you sustain a work-related injury. Also, there is no known number to call, who to visit, or perhaps, report your damage. A work-related injury is scary, and no one prays to have such. But the more ready you are, the better you and… Read More »
Can An Injured Employee Get Compensation If They Fail A Drug Test?
The worker’s compensation system exists to ensure that workers get compensation for their injuries no matter what. Since there is no fault in this law, workers can’t sue their employers over this. That means employers handle workers’ injury no matter the circumstances. The fact is, it is undebatable. However, there is a limit to… Read More »