Almost everyone now shares their lives on social media. From vacations, experiences, musings, and daily activities, many of us live online just as much as we do in the real world. When it comes to a personal injury claim, however, you need to take extra care with the information you share with the public online. This [...]
Let’s say that you slipped as you were going down the stairs, falling down and spraining your ankle in the process. You lost your footing because of a puddle on one of the steps, but you chalk it up to carelessness. A week later, the pain in your ankle doesn’t go away. Instead, you learn that [...]
Slips and falls are by far one of the most common accidents that happen in the workplace. In these kinds of cases, injured employees can pursue legal action against the owner of the office or the individual responsible for the incident. Figuring out liability is perhaps the most important aspect of filing a personal injury claim [...]
Although most cases of workplace injuries involve workers in manual labor industries, just about any employee can qualify for Worker’s Compensation benefits. In fact, practically every profession out there is protected by benefits in one way or another. For starters, office workers are far more vulnerable to workplace injuries than most of them expect. Common causes [...]
The days following a slip and fall accident are crucial. Besides seeking medical attention and setting aside time in your daily routine for recovery, you need to consider looking for a personal injury lawyer to assess the circumstances of your accident and determine if you’re eligible for compensation. Here are a few critical steps to bear [...]
Insurance companies can use information you share on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to fight your claim for personal injury compensation. Although there are specific rules on admissible evidence in court or a settlement, social media is a gray area. In general, it's safer to be careful with the information you share publicly on [...]
Many lawsuits filed in the U.S. stem from accidents that caused injury. These claims seek to obtain compensation for the injuries, including medical bills and loss of income, sustained by victims after the accident. But before you a personal injury claim, it’s important to understand a few facts about the process. Not all injuries qualify for [...]
Everyone runs into some kind of accident at some point in their lives. But when you're injured due to the negligence of someone else's reckless actions, what should you do? For those with barely any knowledge of personal injury law, it can be hard to decide what to do next. This is just one of many [...]
If you were injured due to a workplace accident or have been diagnosed with an illness or injury closely associated with your work, what you do in the next few days will determine the strength of your personal injury claim. Keep an eye out for the following mistakes many people make after a workplace injury. Not [...]
No matter where you work, even if it’s in some kind of safe, air-conditioned corporate office, there’s always the risk of sustaining a workplace injury. The key is preventing these injuries by recognizing common workplace hazards and habits that lead to problems. The most common workplace injuries encountered by American workers include: Falls A fall can [...]
