“What if I am in a car accident out of State?” Auto accidents happen quite often such as while on an out of state road trip or vacation. The insurance claim process can look different than it does in your home state after an out of state crash depending on the laws. Knowing what to [...]
This claim involved a worker who was injured in a motor vehicle collision during the course of her employment. She sustained injuries to her neck and left arm. She was eventually required to undergo a cervical spine fusion. She also suffered from a nerve injury that resulted in a clawing deformity of her dominant hand. [...]
This claim involved an injured worker who drove a tanker truck for approximately 10 years. The worker sustained an injury to his lumbar spine caused by a combination of specific accidents and repetitive trauma from years of driving. He eventually was required to undergo surgery on his back and use a spinal chord stimulator, a [...]
Many workers will need to or can benefit greatly from hiring a workers’ compensation attorney. The following are some examples of when you need to hire a workers’ compensation attorney: WHEN YOUR CLAIM IS DENIED Insurance companies deny workers’ compensation claims for a variety of reasons. For example, the insurance company might claim that your [...]
Dear Clients, Many health insurance companies have announced that they will waive deductibles for medical treatment related to the COVID-19 virus. This waiver applies to all individuals who have contracted COVID-19 and is not limited to individuals who have contracted the virus through work activities. If you have contracted COVID-19 and have incurred out-of-pocket medical [...]
While some workers are able to work from home, there are many who must continue to work outside of the home during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. This includes workers from multiple disciplines such as healthcare, delivery, utilities, and too many others to name. With this work comes the inherent risk of exposure to [...]
In this case, the client was injured when rear-ended and pushed into the vehicle in front of her. Although her vehicle sustained only moderate property damage, she sustained injuries to her neck and back. She was initially seen by a chiropractor before seeing an orthopedic surgeon. She missed substantial time from work. This case was [...]
An injury does not need to occur “at work” in order for it to be the basis of a compensable Workers’ Compensation claim. Workers’ Compensation benefits are appropriate whenever an injury “arises out of and in the course of” a person’s employment. This does not limit where an compensable injury may occur. This means that [...]
UM (uninsured) auto insurance protects you after a Motor Vehicle Accident when the at fault driver does not have insurance. UIM (under insured) protects you when the at fault driver has insurance, but not enough insurance to cover all damages (medical bills, lost wages, pain & suffering, etc). You expect the at fault driver to [...]
Settlement of a lawsuit involving a client rear-ended while driving on the highway. The client sustained serious injuries to her neck and head. She was ultimately diagnosed with post-concussive syndrome, cognitive impairments, migraines and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). A settlement of $400,000 was agreed upon at mediation.
