Personal Injury Attorney Blog
Injured at Work: Personal Injury in the Workplace vs. Workers’ Compensation Claim
Did you know that according to the National Safety Council somewhere in America a worker is injured on the job every 7 seconds? And the top three causes of workplace injuries are overextension, contact with objects and equipment, and slip and falls. If you sustain a personal injury at work, most assume that a workers’ compensation claim is the only avenue for recovery – but that is not always the case. A workers’ compensation claim may help...
Dealing with an Insurance Adjuster: What not to Say
A car accident is like a shock to the system. Sometimes it’s hard to recall exactly what happened. Naturally, gathering evidence isn’t at the top of the priority list – you just want to make sure everyone is safe. After the accident, you’re likely going to receive a call from an insurance claims adjuster. That claims adjuster is trained to do what they can to pay the absolute legal minimum for your claim, and sometimes even less than that....
Slip & Fall: What to do and What not to do After a Slip and Fall Injury
Let’s face it – nobody leaves the house thinking this is the day that I’m going to fall down in a store or on someone else’s property and severely injure themselves. But that’s just it. A slip and fall injury can occur anytime and anywhere. You could be at the grocery store, a hotel, a mall, a parking lot or evenat work when you find yourself suddenly on the floor and injured. It’s understandable that you may be confused about what to do next...
Choosing the Best Naples Accident Attorney
If this year has taught us anything, it’s that life is uncertain, and it can change drastically from one instance to the next. That’s often the case when you’re also involved in accident due to someone else’s negligence in Naples or the surrounding communities. Whether you’ve been seriously injured because of a drunk driver, or you suffered head trauma from a slip and fall on a business’ property – these injuries often lead to devastating and...
Pain & Suffering Claims Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
In today’s “new normal” world, victims are not only confronted with the pain and suffering of their injury, but also by the anxiety, uncertainty and fear of whether treatment is obtainable either at the hospital or through a local orthopedic’s office. There are also legitimate concerns regarding medical disability payments because of so much unemployment and job disruption. As such, it’s possible that personal injury cases may also need...