What if you get injured on the job and cannot return to work? You tell your supervisor about your injury right after it happens. He/she does not give you any instruction. You seek treatment at the local emergency room or urgent care center. But then you do not hear anything
To hold another party responsible after losing a loved one requires proving their negligence is what caused their wrongful death. Negligence is a legal term that defines a party’s failure to exercise the reasonable care expected of them in a particular situation. Establishing negligence requires demonstrating the following four elements.
The Initial Tumble: Understanding Liability Embarking on the legal voyage following a sidewalk misstep begins with a fundamental comprehension of liability. In the legal spectrum, liability often hinges on the duty of care – a bounden duty to maintain a safe environment for others. When a sidewalk fall occurs, it
The Genesis of a Personal Injury Settlement Agreement Journey Experiencing an accident orchestrated by another’s negligence often thrusts victims into a vortex of physical, emotional, and financial turmoil. Amidst the chaos, the beacon of hope is often the prospect of a personal injury settlement which serves as a recourse to
After a personal injury accident, especially car accidents, you typically have the option of filing a first or third party insurance claim. These terms have to do with which insurance company you file an injury claim with. What is a First-Party Insurance Claim? A first-party insurance claim is filed by
Introduction In the vast landscape of medical conditions, nonepileptic seizures (NES) stand as an enigmatic entity, often shrouded in misconceptions and uncertainties. As a seasoned attorney with an illustrious career spanning over two decades in personal injury and social security cases, I invite you to embark on an illuminating journey.
The social security disability program administered by the federal government is a necessary benefit for many individuals. This program helps individuals who suffer from a severe physical and/or mental impairment that prevents them from engaging in regular work. Applying for these benefits is not an easy task for several reasons.
Social Security Disability is a federally mandated insurance program designed to provide assistance to people with disabilities. This program pays monetary and health benefits to individuals who are unable to work resulting from physical and/or mental health conditions. There are two disability programs. The first program is called Social Security
Often, individuals whose Social Security Disability benefits case was denied at a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge choose to file a brand new initial claim for benefits. This can sometimes be a more successful approach to receiving benefits than appealing, as the Appeals Council will only send the case
Uncovering the Reality of Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) Chronic Venous Insufficiency is a common yet debilitating condition that occurs when the veins in your legs are unable to efficiently channel blood back to your heart. This circulatory system disorder leads to blood “pooling” in the veins, known as stasis. The
