If you’ve ever wandered too close to a neighbor’s fence and been bitten by their dog, for instance, then you know that dog bite injuries are not all that uncommon. However, most of us would not expect to be bitten by a trained K-9 dog. But, it does happen. If you know anything about government liability, you know that...
Continue ReadingThere are various reasons why your employer’s worker’s comp carrier may contest your claim for benefits. If you filed your claim after the deadline or failed to provide the required notice, your claim could be contested. There may also be issues related to your injury, how and when it occurred, which may result in a dispute. Ultimately, claims contested...
Continue ReadingWorkers Compensation Survivor Benefits in Arkansas from Wesley Cottrell Generally, there are three situations where the survivor of an eligible employee may be entitled to death or survivor benefits under Arkansas’ Workers Compensation laws. The most obvious is when an employee dies as a direct result of a workplace or work-related injury. Survivors may also be entitled to death benefits when...
Continue ReadingWhen individuals apply for Social Security Benefits, they are required to certify that all of the information they have provided on the application are true and correct to the best of their knowledge. If someone reports something on their application that they know is false, it may be a crime. There are different forms of social security disability fraud,...
Continue ReadingYouth participation in school sports can be very rewarding, for the child and the parent. However, when injuries occur, a parent’s concern about the seriousness of the injury will soon take center stage. If an injury is particularly severe, the issue of legal responsibility becomes important. Exculpatory agreements in youth sports programs play a substantial role in determining the...
Continue ReadingParticipation in school athletics can be very rewarding for children, as well as their families. However, with the reward, also comes an inherent fear of serious injury. The stories of high school students suffering catastrophic, or even fatal injuries have become much too common these days. In fact, catastrophic injuries from high school football, for example, are on the...
Continue ReadingA recent jury verdict in New York demonstrates the potential success of a wrongful death claim against long term care facility. The victim, Edward Gardner, had been admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after suffering a heart attack. Gardner died two weeks later. His family sued the long term care facility for wrongful death and the jury found...
Continue ReadingIf you have filed a claim for Social Security Disability benefits, you are probably no longer working. Waiting for pending disability decisions can create a difficult financial situation for most. In reality, most individuals lack the financial resources required to survive during the average amount of time it takes to receive a decision on a Social Security Disability claim. ...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to slip and fall personal injury cases, proving responsibility can be a big challenge. Especially with large businesses like Wal-Mart, negotiating with insurance companies can be extremely difficult. Not to mention, for example, Wal-Mart’s policy of fighting personal injury lawsuits all the way to trial. But, in New Mexico earlier this month, there is a new...
Continue ReadingMotorcyclists are well aware of the serious risks of being involved in potentially catastrophic accidents. A recent motorcycle accident in San Diego demonstrates how, even the most careful motorcyclists can suffer debilitating injuries. A San Diego City College student lost a limb after being struck by an automobile while on his motorcycle. So, what can motorcyclists do to avoid...
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