When you are injured at work and file a workers' compensation claim, your employer’s insurance company may ask you to attend an IME, or an independent medical exam. If you have a workers' compensation claim and receive a notice from your employer requesting an IME, you should make sure to consult with an attorney before submitting to the exam.
Badly Injured after Falling on Snow or Ice…Now What?
Accidents from winter weather are expected to put an added strain on already packed hospital emergency rooms this year. Snow, ice, and freezing rain can wreak havoc on roads, sidewalks, and floors that become wet and slick from the elements. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than a million people are hospitalized each year with slip and falls, and these types of injuries increase dramatically during the winter months. If you have been badly injured after falling on snow or ice, there are several things you should do to ensure you are compensated fairly for your injury.
One of the most serious injuries anyone can suffer in an auto accident is a spinal cord injury. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports car crashes are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries. In fact, nearly 40% of the 17,800 annual spinal cord injuries in the U.S. are caused by vehicle accidents. While this represents only a fraction of the 2.3 million car accidents a year, the effects are devastating to those injured.
A common question that we get from clients who have been injured and are ready to file a claim is “how do personal injury cases work?” Often, what they are looking for is more information about the process, what role they need to play, what is expected of them and how soon they will see compensation or justice for their injury.
3 Things to Expect from a Consultation with an Injury Attorney
Whether you’re injured on the job or as the result of an accident, you may find yourself in need of an injury attorney to help you get justice and compensation. At GLS Injury Law, our consultations are free of charge. You can call any time to speak with one an injury attorney.
Where you live typically determines the conditions in which you are comfortable driving. For example, in the South, you may never experience a pothole or black ice, whereas in the Northeast, both are common in the winter. Even if you're used to the changing weather conditions in the Fall and Winter seasons, it can be good to refresh yourself on safe driving tips. If you have a new driver in your home, reviewing safety tips for driving in the winter can be especially important. Knowing how to drive safely amid wither weather can help prevent car accidents and injuries.
Top 3 Things to Know About Out-of-state Car Accidents
Getting in a car accident is stressful. Getting in a car accident when you are traveling across state lines can be especially anxiety-ridden. If you or a loved one are injured in a car accident while traveling out-of-state, there are some key things you should know to make sure you get the coverage or compensation you deserve.
Top 5 Things to Bring To Your Appointment with an Injury Lawyer
If you experienced an injury and need to hire an attorney, the process will likely start with a phone consultation and then an in-person (or virtual) appointment. During the consultation, the injury lawyer should be asking questions about the incident, your health and the severity of the injury and how you have been treating. During the first meeting, the lawyer will need a bit more details from you so that they can begin to work on your claim.
Workers’ Compensation Lost Wages: How to Prove Your Lost Wages
Despite efforts by the state and federal governments to keep workplaces safe for workers, workplace injuries are relatively common in the United States. When an injury or illness is severe enough to cause lost time from the job, the subsequent loss of income could be financially devastating to a worker. Fortunately, workplace injuries and illnesses are covered by the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system which provides a wage loss benefit to a worker who has lost wages.
Top 4 Things to be Honest About with Your Injury Attorney
When you look to hire an attorney to help you with a personal injury or workers’ compensation claim, finding someone who is trustworthy should be a high priority. If you want to be successful in your claim, that trust needs to work both ways.
Injuries from a car accident can range from minor to severe or even life-threatening. No matter the level of injury, if you are injured in a car accident, it’s always best to get medical attention. The best practice to follow is to go to the ER following a car accident no matter how minor or major your injuries are. (Of course, if you have suffered major injuries, in all likelihood, you will be taken in an ambulance to the ER.) Documenting your injuries at the ER, both minor and major, from head-to-toe, could prove vital to the ultimate success of your bodily injury claim.
If you or a loved one was in an accident involving a distracted or drunk driver, you may feel overwhelmed and angry. Distracted drivers are one of the most significant dangers on the road, and the negligence and recklessness of a drunk driver can have lifelong effects on victims. In addition to the criminal charges that may be brought against the driver, you may also have the right to pursue a claim against the drunk driver for monetary damages.
