When you’re hurt in a work accident, it shouldn’t be difficult to get covered for your losses. Your employer may be required to cover you, and the process should be as quick and painless as possible. But you may find yourself running into roadblocks in your workers comp claim. When this happens, you may need some help avoiding these roadblocks and overcoming them when you’re hurt. Here are some common obstacles for injured Indiana workers and what you can do about them. Employer Disputes When a work accident happens,...Continue Reading...
No one is prepared for the trauma of a catastrophic accident. When it happens to you, you need resources at your fingertips so you can find answers you need, when you need them. One of the most common questions injury survivors have is, “Do I have a case?” Many victims are unsure whether their accident and injuries have grounds for an insurance claim or civil litigation. Some may assume they do not and wind up losing their opportunity to get justice. Every case is different, so you’ll have to contact a reputable personal...Continue Reading...
Unexpected injuries can leave victims with piles of medical bills and keep them from work for long periods of time. Some injuries can even affect a victim's quality of life. If you were seriously injured due to the negligence or wrong doing of another person or entity, you are entitled to compensation for your medical bills, absence from work, loss of assets, and your pain and suffering.That is why it is crucial you hire an experienced injury attorney in Cedar Rapids to fight for you and your best interests while you are recovering and doing...Continue Reading...
Thank goodness accidents don’t happen to you every day. If you’ve been lucky in your life, you may have never been injured before. Now that you have, you might not know what steps to take to right your life. If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be owed monetary compensation for your accident.For example, if you were hurt in a trip-and-fall accident at a department store, you could be able to sue the store to recover money to pay for your losses. You must be able to show that the store management or...Continue Reading...
You’ve been injured in Riverside and are considering filing an injury claim. You’ve heard it can get you financial compensation for an accident you didn’t cause. You also learned that you could receive enough money to get you through the aftermath of a personal injury. Can you file a claim on your own? Is this something you need help with? Filing a personal injury claim can be challenging for a variety of reasons. It’s usually recommended to have legal assistance because a lawyer can make the process go a lot smoother...Continue Reading...
Car accidents happen in Riverside, California all the time. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that someday most people will experience a car accident. Hopefully, your accident didn’t cause you serious injuries. But if it did, you could be faced with a lot of life hardships as a result.You could be struggling to pay your bills due to lost income. You could be worried about whether your injuries will prevent you from working in the future. You might be stressed over a pile of medical bills. It’s important to file a car accident claim...Continue Reading...
The aftermath of a traumatic accident is chaotic. When someone else in New Orleans leaves you injured because of their negligent actions, you’ll likely be in shock and unsure of how to move forward. Filing a personal injury claim is a smart step if you hope to recover compensation for your losses. But, if you’ve never taken legal action before, then the claims process can be overwhelming.At Smiley Law Firm, LLC, we have an experienced team ready to fight for you in the courtroom. Many people make mistakes when filing personal injury...Continue Reading...
When you file a workers’ compensation claim in California, you usually receive a decision about whether your claim was accepted within 90 days. Lack of response within 90 days counts as the claim being accepted. If your claim is denied, the Division of Workers’ Compensation will notify you of this decision no more than 90 days after you file form DWC-1. As disappointing as it may be to see your claim denied, it does not automatically mean that your only options for paying your medical bills are to borrow money or try your hand at crowdfunding....Continue Reading...
