If you are injured while performing a work-related activity, you may be entitled to compensation through your employer's workers' compensation insurance. However, in some cases, you may also have a personal injury claim against a third party if they were partially or...
Working with power tools and heavy equipment is just “part of the job” for many professionals. Those who work in construction, manufacturing and maintenance professions often use a variety of tools as part of their regular job responsibilities. Overall, such devices...
Slip-and-fall accidents are quite common. While most slips and falls do not lead to hospitalization, some can result in life-altering injuries, especially to older victims. Fortunately, if you trip, slip and fall while on someone’s property, and you believe negligence...
If you are hurt as a result of someone else’s unlawful actions, you may be entitled to financial restitution for the resulting economic and non-economic damages. However, personal injury claims can be complex, usually involving investigations, negotiations and...
The potential for a slip, trip and fall accident exists pretty much everywhere – on the sidewalks, stairways, aisles and other open areas with hazards like slippery floors, torn carpets or loose cables. If you sustain an injury following a slip-and-fall accident that...
Should you suffer injuries that prevent you from working for any length of time, you can include those wages in your claim for compensation from the liable party. Usually, the scope of such a claim covers both present and future wages, as discussed below. Your current...
Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injuries in the U.S. Injuries resulting from these accidents usually fall under premises liability claims. If are sustain an injury following a slip-and-fall accident, you may pursue the property owner...
For most people, the idea of suffering a spinal cord injury elicits intense fear. Despite incredible advances in technology, complete spinal cord injuries, in particular, mean a lifetime of medical support and reduced function. Car crashes are the leading cause of...
There are numerous kinds of amputations. There are traumatic amputations that occur because of an incident, like a machinery malfunction or a car crash. A person could lose a hand or a leg during a collision or while working. These traumatic amputations can result in...
Traumatic brain injuries can lead to lifelong disabilities Motor vehicle crashes and falls are two common causes of traumatic brain injuries. These can impact a person’s life. In some cases, they cause permanent disabilities that require the person to change the way...
