4 Top Reasons People Don’t Report On the Job Injuries
When you go to work every day, you have a reasonable and legal expectation that you’re going to be kept safe. However, according to Travelers Companies Inc., the country’s largest workers’ compensation carrier, there are a whopping 3.7 million workers that are injured each year in all public sector and private US businesses. According to Travelers, […]
Work Zone Accident: Confusing Cones
Every driver’s worst nightmare is encountering an unknown variable on a road well-traveled. While work zone cones may create cause for concern, there is an expectation that the work crew will have set up clear directions on how to navigate the temporary road layout or any deters. However, what happens when cones cause confusion? While […]
Pain and Suffering: Emotional Stress
ow can you fully calculate the cost of an accident? There is more to life than material property, after all. If you have been involved in an accident there is a legal definition for some of the non-economic losses you may incur. Pain and suffering describes general or non-economic losses (NEL) resulting from an accident. […]
Will My Auto Insurance Cover Lost Wages
Depending on the kind of insurance coverage you hold, your policy may cover you for wages lost as the result of an accident. It is also important that the claim is filed correctly with all relevant information provided to the insurance company. More importantly, you should pursue any avenue available to you when an accident […]
The “EAGLE” – Fry | Goehring Symbol
As clients and other attorneys enter our office, one of the most common questions we get is… Why all the Eagles?—what’s that all about? When I was a teenager, my Dad was always very motivated. Whether it was being proactive with his many activities as a Leader in our church, opening various businesses, investing in […]
Delayed TBI Symptoms
One of the dangers associated with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is delayed symptoms, many of which the injured party will not recognize as a sign of potentially serious health complications. A TBI injury can occur due to an accident where you hit your head on a hard surface. This type of injury can result […]
Back Injuries Caused by Seatbelts
It goes without saying that seatbelts have saved countless lives since their inception. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t suffer injuries in an accident when you are wearing one. In fact, it is often the case that a seatbelt contributes to the cause of injury in some way. This is especially true when it comes […]
Should a Nursing Home have a Backup Generator?
Trusting the care of a loved one to a nursing home can mean a few different things, depending on the resident’s specific needs. For some residents, living in a nursing home simply means a place to feel safe and provided for when family members are not able to provide that level of care. For other […]
How Long Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation?
When you are injured while at work, workers’ compensation can keep you afloat while you recover from your injury. However, like all good things, workers’ compensation will not last forever. There are limits on how long you can receive this benefit, which is important to know if you have a family, home or bills to […]
Suspicious Nursing Home injuries
Older relatives who have trouble with mobility or cognition may have accidents on occasion. These accidents, understandably, may result in injuries. When that elderly relative is a resident in a nursing home, ensuring that nursing home injuries are not the product of neglect or abuse is a valid suspicion to pursue. If you are concerned […]
