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What Are the Time Limits for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that almost all employers are required to carry. The purpose of workers’ compensation is to provide wages and compensation for workers who have sustained an injury in the course of performing their work duties. Some injuries can take quite a while to heal, and medical bills start… Read More »
Why Should I Get a Medical Exam After My Accident?
https://youtu.be/NCE4PwbBeo4 Car accidents often result in injuries that have immediate symptoms. You may feel a sudden pain in your neck from whiplash, or you could suffer from another injury with immediate side effects. If you suffer from a wreck in which you don’t experience pain or symptoms of an injury, you may think that… Read More »
What Is the Coming and Going Rule in Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation is an important part of what makes employment in America unique. It’s not uncommon to get injured on the job. After all, we are all human and make mistakes. One momentary lapse in focus can potentially cause serious harm, depending on what you do for a living. Workers’ compensation isn’t exactly cut-and-dry,… Read More »
Getting Workers’ Compensation for an On-The-Job Meniscus Tear
The benefits of workers’ compensation can be lifesaving in the event of a serious injury, especially one such as a torn meniscus. Knee injuries are usually very painful and inhibit regular activity like performing work duties. You need time to rest and recover from your injury, pushing yourself to ignore the pain will only… Read More »
Surveillance After a Workers’ Comp Claim
In the state of Louisiana, it is not uncommon for workers’ comp insurance companies to hire private investigators to surveil injured employees. The insurance companies will claim this is to ensure they identify instances of fraud, stating they merely want to verify the injured employee is not exaggerating their injuries. In reality, these insurance… Read More »
I Have a Pre-existing Condition – How Could it Affect My Personal Injury Claim?
In the event of a slip and fall or car accident, it is vital that you seek medical attention as soon as possible. Oftentimes new injuries will go unnoticed for those with pre-existing conditions, as some injuries do not present directly after an accident and take time to manifest. Furthermore, it’s important to understand… Read More »
I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver. Am I Covered?
It’s an all-too-common occurrence. Out of nowhere, another driver hits your vehicle, causing significant damage to you and your car. And though you weren’t at fault for the accident, now you’re worried about how to pay for medical and auto repair bills because the other driver wasn’t insured. If you’ve been in an accident… Read More »
Who’s At Fault in a Parking Lot Accident?
Parking lot accidents are exceedingly common in both Mississippi and the rest of the country. It’s no mystery why that’s the case — cars are in incredibly close proximity with one another, drivers need to watch for other cars and pedestrians, and drivers often have limited vision because of other parked cars. Many parking… Read More »
Broken Bone Injuries and Workers Compensation
Unfortunately, broken bones are common, and the average person will experience two of them in his or her lifetime. That works out to 6.8 million Americans who suffer a broken bone each year. In case you are wondering, a fracture is the same as a break, so we’ll use the terms interchangeably. Although some… Read More »
Am I Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Even If I’m At Fault?
It is common for workers to question whether or not they are eligible for workers’ compensation if their injuries result from their own negligent actions. And the simple answer to this question is, yes, they are eligible. Workers’ compensation in every state, including Louisiana and Mississippi, is based on a no-fault system. The… Read More »