If you have been injured on the job, and you are concerned that you will lose your job if you file a workers’ compensation claim, you should know that your employer cannot legally fire you for that reason. You are entitled to seek compensation for your injury, and if you are fired (or otherwise punished) […]
Workers Compensation Claims Injuries
In recent years, private businesses have had about 1,000,000 reported incidents per year where workers have lost time to injury or illness. That doesn’t include government workers, and it doesn’t include cases where a worker ended up using general sick or leave time. Whether reported or not, these accidents have one thing in common: they […]
Factors an Adjuster Considers in Evaluating Your Case
When an insurance adjuster reviews your file, what factors does he consider in putting a dollar value on your claim? Here a few key items an adjuster will consider in every personal injury case, regardless of the specific facts giving rise to the injury: Medical Bills—Past and Future As a general rule, the higher your […]
5 Common Questions About Mediation Asked and Answered
In the context of your personal injury claim, you may have heard something about “mediation.” If so, you probably have questions. Here, in brief, are the questions clients most often ask: What is Mediation? A mediation is a settlement conference, presided over by a “mediator”—a neutral third-party, specially trained in conflict resolution. The goal of […]
How to Describe Your Physical Limitations to the Judge
At your disability hearing, you should expect the judge to ask you questions about your physical limitations. Specifically the judge will want to know how long you can stand and sit, how far you can walk, how much you can lift, and so forth. You need to be aware that there is a built-in problem […]
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