4 January 2022
Sleep apnea is a medical condition that involves pauses in breathing during sleep. This is a condition that many individuals don't realize they have and it can impact their ability to perform activities such as operating a commercial truck. Because truck drivers have crashed due to sleep apnea in the past, regulators have discussed adding a requirement that drivers be screened for sleep apnea before they are allowed to operate a commercial truck.
5 October 2021
The CDC reports that 800,000 patients are hospitalized each year because of a fall injury. These accidents are the main cause of traumatic brain injuries. If you're a victim of a slip-and-fall injury, you should consult a personal injury injury lawyer for advice on your legal options. Here are some mistakes you should avoid when you have been the victim of a slip-and-fall injury. Failing to File a Claim If you were injured at a business premises, your slip-and-fall injury lawyer can seek damages through business liability insurance.
20 July 2021
If you are injured at work on a job site, then the most frequent outcome of an accident is that you will receive compensation through workers' compensation. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, and you will need to hire a job site accident lawyer under these circumstances. Workers' Compensation vs. Personal Injury With a workers' compensation case, you will be entitled to compensation as long as your injuries are work-related.
10 December 2020
If you have worked long enough and have paid taxes, you will be considered "insured." Then, if you become injured and are no longer able to work for a period of time, you will be able to receive benefits as well as your family members. Also, if you are in financial need, you may be entitled to benefits. SSDI Benefits The average SSDI benefits paid out each month are$1,259. The benefits are based on your average lifetime earnings and are not based on how disabled you are or how much you were making.
13 May 2020
When you are involved in an accident with a commercial truck, the type of injuries you suffer is usually much more severe. You're also more likely to suffer a larger variety of injuries. For example, your knees might start to hurt after the accident, and your doctor might inform you that your knees are injured if you see a doctor shortly after the accident. Knee injuries can lead to a lifetime of rehabilitation and pain.
22 October 2019
When you file a personal injury lawsuit, a quick settlement is often what you want. The idea of going back and forth, especially when the other side is debating the legitimacy of your injury, is draining. Some injury suit defendants won't be keen on settling early, however. They'll use their legal representatives to cast doubt on your case and threaten the idea of going to court for a judge to decide what, if anything, you're owed.
1 August 2019
Have you been recently injured as a result of an accident that wasn't your fault? Are you hoping to get compensation for your injuries but are having a hard time convincing any insurance company of the merits of your claim? Although it might be in your best interests to be compensated as quickly as possible, it's better for the insurance company's bottom line if they don't have to pay out any claims to anyone.