In recent years, a number of states have improved access to workers’ compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress and other mental health disorders for first responders. Police, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals and others can encounter...
An on-the-job injury may have many frustrating consequences. Someone hurt at work may have to leave in the middle of the day. They may miss multiple shifts while they recover. Serious injuries may make a longer leave of absence necessary. Workers may require...
Workers' compensation benefits are available for those hurt on the job. Individuals who suffer lacerations caused by machinery or who fall while taking care of customers may be eligible for valuable benefits. Workers' compensation benefits can cover the cost of an...
Dog bites can lead to a variety of different losses. Sometimes, dogs attack young children and can cause permanent disfiguring wounds. Aggressive dogs can also cause serious injuries ranging from scars and lacerations to broken bones in adults. Dog bite attacks can...
There are several important questions to answer as soon as possible after a motor vehicle collision, and one of them is which driver (if any) is at fault for the wreck in question. The driver who caused the crash typically has legal and financial responsibility for...
Most people want to do their jobs well and get paid for their efforts. That is what happens most days on the job. However, some people end up hurt at work. Issues ranging from machinery malfunctions to timing errors can leave workers with broken bones, serious...
When you visit a healthcare provider, you trust them to care for you competently. However, if they fail to meet the standard of care expected, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. In the United States, common malpractice claims include misdiagnosis,...
Some injuries are clearly eligible for workers' compensation coverage. An employee hurt by a piece of falling equipment or who comes into contact with heavy machinery could potentially incur immediate traumatic injuries. In cases where there are on-the-job incidents...
Personal injury lawsuits are relatively rare. Most people make it through their lives without ever incurring major losses due to the actions or negligence of another party. They may never need to file a major insurance claim, let alone consider filing a lawsuit....
What are the odds that someone may be attacked by a dog while on the job as a tree maintenance or home improvement worker? Suppose this is your current predicament; you’re regrettably aware of how likely this scenario truly is. Being bitten by someone else’s dog is...