Say you’ve struggled with back pain for the past few years. You have visited a doctor to receive treatment and are finally healed and pain-free. Then, you begin a new job and your new workplace responsibilities result in the re-injury of your back. You may
Whether you are in the initial stages of filing a workers’ compensation claim or nearing the end of the process, you may be wondering if your case will need to go to trial. There are many different factors that determine if you will have to
Did you know that workers’ compensation coverage includes injuries that happen as a result of natural disasters? Fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, or even major winter storms can wreak havoc on a city’s infrastructure and safety for residents and workers. If any type of natural disaster injures
Although a work-related injury may be inconvenient, it is sometimes difficult to determine if it is worth it to contact a workers’ compensation attorney. Many employees do not fully understand the workers’ compensation system and this unfamiliarity can result in injured workers opting to not
As 2020 comes to a close you may be thinking more about what New Year’s resolutions you are going to set for 2021. Although health, exercise, and overall well-being are among the top on many people's New Year’s resolutions if you have been injured on
We all know the feeling when you chow down on a delicious meal and then shortly after something isn’t sitting right. Food poisoning can not only be extremely uncomfortable and painful to experience, it can also be dangerous depending on the severity and amount of
Ghosts, ghouls and goblins aren’t the only frightening things around the Halloween season. The spooky holiday’s festivities comes with an increased chance of injuries at the workplace. Although the correlation between Halloween and workplace accidents might not seem obvious, the scary fun that accompanies this
Sometimes bumps and bruises turn out to be no big deal. What happens though, if you suffer what seems to be a minor workplace injury and neglect to have it examined by a healthcare professional? No matter how small the injury, it is always a
2020 has been full of extremely life-altering and impactful events. In this coming November, we are facing an important election that will, in many ways, drastically affect our day to day lives in the coming years. In addition to taxes, the economy, national defense, and
There’s no denying that working for yourself has its perks. Although being classified as self employed or an independent contractor can give you increased freedom and flexibility with your work, it could also potentially put you at risk if you don’t take the proper precautions.