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Getting injured on the job can be devastating. Lost wages, coupled with escalating medical costs, can make it extremely difficult to get back on track financially. If you have been injured on the job, it is imperative you speak with an attorney who focuses on workers’...
A Wall Street veteran who had worked at a division of Shearson Lehman/ American Express for twenty-five years died recently in Florida after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a vehicle that had turned into his lane of traffic. According to an article from the...
If you injured yourself at work while not following safety procedures, you may be wondering if filing for workers’ comp is still a viable option. The fast answer is yes, but your indemnity benefits (also known as partial wage replacement) will probably take a hit. In...
Due to the sheer size difference between vehicles, accidents with tractor-trailers or semis are almost always serious. Even if the driver avoids injury, it’s highly probable that the smaller vehicle will incur significant property damage. Because so many parties are...
If you were injured in the workplace, it’s possible to qualify for disability benefits other than workers’ comp. For instance, if your injury has caused long-term impairments lasting more than a year, you could also qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. But...
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Personal Injury Claim Have you ever wondered how insurers determine how much your injury is “worth”? Although insurance settlements can seem arbitrary at times (especially when unquantifiable damages are involved), there is a rough formula that insurance adjusters...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance can be a trying process that. Statistically, your social security disability application is more likely to be denied the first time you apply. But don’t be discouraged by your initial response; the majority of...
The Florida Supreme Court might revisit a 2009 law reinstating a cap on attorney fees in workers’ compensation cases. It was originally intended to clarify the meaning of “reasonable” compensation by placing a ceiling on fees due to the claimant’s counsel. However, an...
Here’s a recent news story that illustrates why attorneys can be necessary to settle insurance claims and recover what is owed to claimants. Insurance companies at their best are trying to pay as little as possible to claimants, but in this case the insurance company...