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How Can I Appeal a Denied Workers’ Comp Claim? Workers’ comp is an insurance program intending to avoid lengthy and costly litigation between employers and employees following a workplace injury, accident, or death. It aims to cover the medical costs and lost wages of employees who suffer injuries at work. Once you make your claim, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier will initially grant […]

How Do Car Accident Settlements Work? After ensuring everyone is safe and getting necessary medical treatment, you will want to pursue a settlement to cover car accident damages like vehicle repairs, medical bills, lost income, and more. But many people aren’t sure exactly how car accident settlements work. Here, we’ll break down the key things you need to know about the […]

Tanker Truck Accidents: You Should Know Even though many tanker trucks are smaller than many 18-wheeler semi-trucks, an accident involving a tanker truck can be far more dangerous than any ordinary truck accident. All truck accidents, because of the size and weight of the vehicle, put physics on the side of the trucker over a smaller vehicle. A tanker truck, unfortunately, […]

How Much Does a Lawyer Cost? Whenever anyone is facing the possibility of filing a lawsuit (or worse, being sued), one of the first questions that will come to mind is, how much is this going to cost me? There is no cut-and-dried answer to that question because a lot of factors enter into how much your lawyer and lawsuit will […]

Who Pays Medical Bills in a Car Accident? After getting hurt in a car accident, your priority is to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. If you suffered severe injuries, you should receive emergency care and transportation to the hospital for further treatment. But you should still obtain medical care even if you feel okay and only have minor bruising or cuts. […]

What Can I Do After a Car Accident Injury? One of the most crucial things you need to do after getting hurt in a car accident is to seek medical treatment right away. Getting immediate medical treatment following your car accident is immensely vital because: Continue Getting Medical Treatment and Follow All Your Doctor’s Instructions Once your doctor diagnoses your injuries and recommends treatment, […]

What Is Wrongful Death? Wrongful death occurs when an individual or entity’s intentional or negligent actions lead to another individual’s death. Unfortunately, wrongful deaths could occur in various circumstances. For instance, medical errors are one of the top causes of death in the U.S. Likewise, more than 42,000 people die in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. every year, […]

What Is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice? If you suffered harm due to a physician or other medical professional’s subpar medical care, you might have a valid claim for medical malpractice. If you are considering filing a claim against the negligent medical professional, you should understand what and how the statute of limitations in your state would apply to your specific case. […]

How Much Does Workmans’ Comp Pay for a Back Injury? According to data from the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), workers’ compensation insurance claimants received these average payouts for back injuries between 2017 and 2018: With workers’ comp insurance coverage, employees receive medical benefits to pay for medical treatments for their work-related injuries. They also receive indemnity benefits to cover the lost wages or […]