Driving a truck involves far more than just the long hours on the road. Even though truck drivers have a reputation for having the grit to drive thousands of miles to get to a destination on time, when they are injured on the job it can turn deadly. The combination of...
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Industrial Injuries: How and When to File a Workplace Accident Report
If you get injured on the job, your first priority should be to file a workplace accident report. Why report an injury immediately? For starters, not reporting it on time may cause you to lose your workers’ comp benefits. In most states, industrial injuries must be...
Workplace Injury Lawyer Advice: When to Sue Outside of Workers’ Comp
Every year in the US, there are nearly 3 million injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace. Although the majority of these are nonfatal, they can still result in pain, suffering, lost wages, and financial hardship. Were you injured at your place of...
Are You Suing for an Injury? 4 Tips to Maximize Your Personal Injury Compensation
There are over 30.8 million emergency department visits each year due to unintentional injuries. If you have experienced an injury and you need to sue for personal injury compensation, there are ways to maximize the amount of money you can win. If you fail to present...
4 Most Common Workplace Injuries to Look Out For
Have you ever been injured at work? If not, you’re lucky. Workplace injuries are all too common, especially in industrial environments like factories and construction sites. CBS News reports that a workplace injury happens every 7 seconds in the U.S. The Occupational...
7 Tips: How to Win Your Workers’ Comp Case for an Industrial Accident
You always follow the safety protocols at work. This time, you’re working in a particularly dangerous environment, and an accident happens that just couldn’t be avoided. Now you’re out of work with a severe injury that leaves you wondering how you can get compensated...
What to Do after You Get into an Accident at the Workplace
If you were involved in an accident at the workplace, you could be entitled to compensation. But you’ll be busy caring for your injuries, missing time from work, and paying bills without a paycheck. Because of this, navigating your legal rights can sink on your...
When to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Were you recently injured in an accident? Dealing with a serious injury is incredibly difficult. Not only is it hard to manage your symptoms and try to get back to living a normal life, but you also have to worry about how you’re going to pay for your treatment. If...
Can I Sue My Employer for Negligence?
Around 58% of people say they trust strangers more than their own boss. You’re probably wondering, “Can I sue my employer for negligence?” The answer is a resounding “yes.” At least 53% of Americans are unhappy with their job. Having a negligent boss takes that...
What Are Your Rights if You’re Injured at Work?
An injury makes everyone anxious, but not knowing what you’re going to do about work adds to that anxiety. If you were injured at work, don’t fret. You have the right to treatment and compensation for time off. Your employer can’t fire you for using your rights and...