No matter what type of work you do each day, there is always the possibility of an accident occurring. Working with heavy machinery leaves you open to all kinds of accidents, but even just walking in a stairwell or on a slippery floor can lead to an injury. When something does happen to you at…
Even if you have never had anything to do with it before, you have likely heard of worker’s compensation and know that it is a benefit available to you if you are injured while working. The problem becomes that most people are unfamiliar about what the regulations regarding worker’s compensation are, what benefits are available,…
Anyone who has suffered an injury at work knows how hard it can be to extract money from employers. The stress and strain of dealing with pain or suffering that prevents you from working can only be doubled by the problems surrounding getting your just compensation from companies that are reluctant to handle your complaint….
Accidents can happen in any type of workplace, whether it is a retail store, a warehouse, a factory, or an office. Some of these accidents can be horrific, causing permanent injuries or disabilities that can alter your life forever. Certain incidents may occur because of the negligence of the employer, creating unsafe working conditions for…
Accidents can happen in so many ways and in so many different places today. Even if you feel you are careful all the time, you are also at the mercy of other drivers, faulty equipment, and other factors that can cause you to be injured. When you are hurt because of someone else’s negligence, what…
A car accident can quickly turn a good day into a disastrous one for you. You may have started out your day feeling good and suddenly everything changes as you find your car getting hit by another vehicle. The incident can be very traumatic for you, and you may not be sure just what you…
You can be the best driver and still experience an accident. There are many people out there today that are driving while excessively speeding, driving while under the influence, or simply are driving while distracted and do not pay close enough attention to what they are doing, causing an accident to occur. When something like…
So you have been injured at work, and are suffering long-term, or may need to undergo extensive medical treatment. You will have already visited a number of doctors, and may even have had to be taken to hospital in an ambulance. Further rounds of treatment, including physical therapy, mean that your medical bills are now…
Getting hurt at work can be troublesome enough for you, but then you realize you must deal with a worker’s compensation claim if you hope to get your bills paid and coverage for any long-term or permanent injuries you suffered. There are confusing forms; difficulties dealing with your employer, fears about retaliation or harassment, and…
Determining who is liable for damages or injuries resulting from a car accident depends on several varying factors. A car accident lawyer in Long Beach can help with such determination. Take the case of a motorist getting serious injuries when another motorist cuts them off when turning onto the street. If the injured party is…