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.