When it comes to dismissing an employee, businesses should proceed with caution if the person is out on workers’ compensation for an injury sustained on the job. This is because, workers’ compensation is considered a protected act, meaning, if an employee is fired from their job during this period of time, they may have the […]
It’s no secret that factories can be dangerous places to work at. There’s a lot of heavy machinery and other hazards that can cause injuries if workers aren’t careful. Workers who get injured while working at a factory have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim and get benefits. Let’s take a closer look […]
In today’s world, we may have so many different responsibilities to attend to. We must jet to work, come home, perhaps make dinner, pay bills and hopefully find time for ourselves somewhere amidst all that. While the average person has some flexibility in his or her schedule, truck drivers often do not. In […]
Any employee that has been injured while at work should notify his or her employer right away, and fill out an incident report of the accident. It is important that an employee does not wait to tell their boss about the injury, as this is not only risky for health but potential benefit eligibility as […]
There are many different types of traumatic brain injuries that can stem from being involved in a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall accident on another’s property, as a personal injury lawyer can explain. Traumatic brain injuries are the number one injury sustained by those involved in an automobile accident and the possibility […]
If you have been injured in a motorcycle crash, or have lost a loved one, consider contacting a motorcycle attorney, like a Canoga Park motorcycle accident lawyer. You may be entitled to receive financial compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other losses. The legal team can help you pursue […]
Many car accident attorneys have worked with countless accident victims to get them the financial compensation they deserved for the injuries they suffered. And while every crash has its own set of circumstances and every case is different, skilled legal teams knows there are also some similarities that occur over and over again that show […]
A wrongful death case is typically brought by family members of the victim when they die because of negligence and carelessness of a third party. Wrongful death cases can vary drastically and may present different factors in a case. However, there are a few common questions that you may want to ask if you wish […]
The presence of a bicyclist can easily go unnoticed by vehicle drivers, who may be driving without watching out for these pedestrians on two wheels. Bicyclists do not have a protective shield to keep their body safe if a direct impact were to occur. A bicycle does not have a built in seat belt, airbag […]
When an employee has suffered a work-related injury, state law says they are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits to pay for all their medical treatment and lost wages as they recover. Many people wonder if they need a workers’ comp attorney in order to obtain the benefits they are entitled to. The answer to […]