June 2018

It is important that you protect your legal rights and receive the compensation that is owed to you for any workplace injury, but compensation is especially essential for high-value claims. As a general rule, the more serious your workplace injury is, the more time you will need to recover. In some cases, workers may even suffer from a permanent disability…

According to Safety National — a large workers' compensation coverage provider that covers nearly one-third of self-insured employers nationally — the most common claims for catastrophic injury include: Motor vehicle accidents (24% of all catastrophic injury claims, according to Safety National) Falls (24% as well) "Struck by" accidents, which include being struck by machines, falling objects or vehicles (20%) Acts of crime…

If you have been injured in an accident at work, it is wise to receive an honest assessment of your workers' compensation claim for a local workers' compensation lawyer. There are several reasons why it is in your best interest to discuss your claim with a lawyer you trust who is also located near you. Here are three reasons why…