When is a Personal Injury Severe Enough for a Lawsuit?
If a personal injury caused by the negligence of someone else results in a severe injuries such as losing the ability to walk due to a car accident or brain damage due to a construction accident, it’s easy to see why these would be valid claims. However, what if your injury still causes you pain […]
Arizona: Scar on Neck Qualifies for Facial/Head Disfigurement Award
A ruling in an Arizona appellate court indicated that a neck scar could qualify for a facial or head disfigurement award, something people who have experienced neck injuries might be glad to hear. The court upheld workers compensation for a truck driver who ended up with a five inch scar on his neck after being […]
Three Things To Look For In A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness, it’s normally wise to seek legal advice and to hire an attorney to handle your workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation law is highly complex and specialized, so obtaining legal advice from a specialist in workers’ compensation lawyer is an important step to assuring that you are protected. Here […]
Injured Workers Suffer As ‘Reforms’ Limit Workers’ Compensation Benefits
An investigation into workers compensation conducted by a partnership between Howard Berkes of NPR News Investigation and Michael Grabell of ProPublica, has helped to bring to light a worrying trend regarding workers compensation across the U.S. Many workers may now find that they require legal help from a workers’ compensation lawyer in order to protect their families […]
