Work injuries can happen at any time and in any job. Construction workers and people who work around heavy machinery have the greatest risk of being injured on the job, but even an office worker
Injuries change lives. They impose financial burdens associated with medical expenses and loss of income. They cause disabilities that alter lifestyles. They cause pain and may lead to emotional distress.
Work injury victims who ask for workers’ compensation have a right to a hearing. A workers’ compensation hearing is similar to a trial, but the claim is decided by an administrative law judge rather than a jury. Like other legal
Liens are common in personal injury cases. They are only granted with a client’s consent. Lawyers will advise clients to grant or not to grant a lien, depending on the circumstances. A lien is an agreement to allow a debt
Personal injury claims seek compensation for injuries to the person that result from another person’s negligent conduct. Personal injuries are usually physical injuries, although they include the emotional consequences
Representation by an attorney leads to quicker and more successful outcomes in Social Security Disability cases. Here are some things to consider when deciding to hire a lawyer. There are two Social Security Disability programs.
Most laws that require employers to compensate employees for workplace injuries are enacted by state governments. Federal legislation requires workers’ compensation for employees in certain jobs, including longshore and harbor employees
Movie fans are familiar with enraged characters who shake a fist and proclaim that they will take a dispute “to the highest court in the land.” The reality is that most disputes are resolved outside of court. Some are resolved before a lawsuit needs to be filed.
Personal injury cases are brought by injury victims against the person or business responsible for their injury. Victims who bring lawsuits are called plaintiffs. The persons or businesses they sue are known as defendants. Most personal injury cases require proof of three elements.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that award benefits to disabled citizens (and eligible noncitizens) who live in the United States. The two programs have different standards for eligibility and they calculate benefits in different ways.
I Was Injured at Work. What Are My Rights?
/in Florida's Injured Workers /by AdminWork injuries can happen at any time and in any job. Construction workers and people who work around heavy machinery have the greatest risk of being injured on the job, but even an office worker
What Is the Difference Between a Worker’s Comp and a Personal Injury Claim?
/in Florida's Injured Workers /by AdminInjuries change lives. They impose financial burdens associated with medical expenses and loss of income. They cause disabilities that alter lifestyles. They cause pain and may lead to emotional distress.
When Should You Settle Your Workers’ Compensation Case?
/in Florida's Injured Workers /by AdminWork injury victims who ask for workers’ compensation have a right to a hearing. A workers’ compensation hearing is similar to a trial, but the claim is decided by an administrative law judge rather than a jury. Like other legal
What Is a Lien on a Personal Injury Case?
/in blog, Florida's Injured Workers /by AdminLiens are common in personal injury cases. They are only granted with a client’s consent. Lawyers will advise clients to grant or not to grant a lien, depending on the circumstances. A lien is an agreement to allow a debt
Personal Injury Insurance Claims After a Car Accident
/in blog, in Auto Accident Attorney, Personal /by AdminPersonal injury claims seek compensation for injuries to the person that result from another person’s negligent conduct. Personal injuries are usually physical injuries, although they include the emotional consequences
What Should You Consider When Hiring a Social Security Disability Lawyer?
/in blog, Social Security Disability /by AdminRepresentation by an attorney leads to quicker and more successful outcomes in Social Security Disability cases. Here are some things to consider when deciding to hire a lawyer. There are two Social Security Disability programs.
How to Build a Workplace Injury Case?
/in Florida's Injured Workers /by AdminMost laws that require employers to compensate employees for workplace injuries are enacted by state governments. Federal legislation requires workers’ compensation for employees in certain jobs, including longshore and harbor employees
What Are Personal Injury Settlements and Why Are They Beneficial?
/in Florida's Injured Workers /by AdminMovie fans are familiar with enraged characters who shake a fist and proclaim that they will take a dispute “to the highest court in the land.” The reality is that most disputes are resolved outside of court. Some are resolved before a lawsuit needs to be filed.
Understanding Causation in Personal Injury Cases
/in blog, Florida's Injured Workers /by AdminPersonal injury cases are brought by injury victims against the person or business responsible for their injury. Victims who bring lawsuits are called plaintiffs. The persons or businesses they sue are known as defendants. Most personal injury cases require proof of three elements.
3 Factors That Make People Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits
/in blog, Social Security Disability /by AdminThe Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that award benefits to disabled citizens (and eligible noncitizens) who live in the United States. The two programs have different standards for eligibility and they calculate benefits in different ways.