If you’re one the 6.5 million people who work on construction sites each day, you face a number of dangerous situations, such as falling off a scaffold or fracturing a limb. A number of these individuals receive catastrophic injuries because they simply didn’t follow the safety rules set by their company.
But what if you become injured on the job after following all the rules and safety protocols, and the company blames you for your accident?…
Whether you’re returning from a long drop off or simply going about your daily, around-town commute, you may occasionally find yourself feeling perilously sleepy while behind the wheel. In many cases, rolling down the window, turning up the radio, or taking a sip of coffee is enough to propel you into wakefulness. However, in other cases, you may be in grave danger of falling asleep behind the wheel – which risks injuring or even killing yourself and others.…
So you have been in an accident and are thinking about hiring a competent personal injury lawyer to help you sue for property damage or medical bills. Before you start getting wild ideas about the amount of compensation you will receive for your personal injury case, you should know about one area of the law that might prevent you from getting as much money as you believe you will get or are entitled to.…
You’re probably aware that if you’re involved in an accident with another vehicle, the automotive insurance of the at-fault driver (or both drivers, in a no-fault state) will cover most injuries and property damage resulting from this crash. But what if you are involved in an accident with a golf cart, forklift, or piece of farm machinery? Whose insurance pays, and are these vehicles considered “autos” for insurance purposes? Read on to learn more about how this area of liability is treated under current laws.…
When becoming injured on the job, receiving workers compensation may seem like a no-brainer. However, it’s not always so black and white. If you have re-injured an old injury at work, you may be worried about your workers’ compensation claim. The process may be difficult because several factors could determine your eligibility for workers compensation. Here are some questions you need to ask yourself about your injury.
Were you previously on workers’ comp for the same injury?…
