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  • 3 Indicators That Your Workers' Comp Case Is Strong

    Upon being injured on the job, a common thing to do is consult a workers' compensation attorney and provide details about your case. Most attorneys will immediately give you an idea of the strength of your case. If the details appear weak, an attorney may be reluctant to take the case on and may advocate that you don't try to pursue legal action. However, should you provide details that indicate a strong case, you can expect that the attorney you're speaking to will anxiously want to represent you and pledge to work hard to get you a settlement that you deserve.
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  • How To Prevent Toy-Related Injuries In Your Household

    Toys can be sources of joy for your kids, but they can also be hazardous if not properly used. As a parent, it is up to you to take precautions to ensure that your kids don't get injured by their toys. Here are some of the precautions for preventing toy-related injuries: Adhere To Age Restrictions Toys often come with age recommendations that state which ages can safely play with the toys.
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  • Accident Evidence: What You Need To Keep For Your Case

    Getting involved in an accident that resulted in your injury due to a negligent party will typically have a good chance if you decide to take your case to court. If you do this, you need to know the importance of physical evidence. The following are the different types of evidence you should know about and what you can do to ensure it is properly preserved: Physical Evidence for Your Case
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  • Why Pursue Motorcycle Accident Claim If You Weren't Wearing A Helmet?

    If you are involved in a motorcycle crash while not wearing a helmet, you may be apprehensive about pursuing damages for your accident. However, the lack of helmet doesn't automatically disqualify you from lodging a motorcycle claim, you can still get compensation for your damages if: The State Doesn't Have Mandatory Helmet Laws Some states have mandatory helmet laws that require all motorcycle riders to wear helmets whenever they are riding.
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  • Things You Need To Understand About "Slip And Fall" Accidents

    If you slip and fall in a business establishment or on someone else's property, you may have a reason to be compensated by the owner's insurance company. However, it is not guaranteed. There are specific criteria that need to be met for any claim to be approved. You will need to meet with an attorney experienced with this type of accident to help you through the process. Here are a few things you need to understand and be able to prove before you can expect to receive any compensation.
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  • Gaps In Treatment, And How They Affect Your Injury Claims

    If you have been injured in an accident, you need to ensure there are no gaps in your treatment. This is necessary not only for your accident recovery but also for your eventual injury claim. Knowing the potential causes of gaps in your treatment is the first step in avoiding them. Here are some of the reasons accident victims experience gaps in treatment: Delaying Treatment Because You Don't Know You Are Injured
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  • Protecting Your Rights After A Motorcycle Accident

    A lot can happen in the moments before, during, and after an accident. Split second decisions can save your life, but split second mistakes by others may have lead to the accident in the first place. In many situations, it can be difficult to prove who made the first mistake, and the argument comes down to who was following the law independently to figure out who had the best chance to avert the crisis.
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  • Wow This Hurts, But Where's The Money?

    Personal injury claims and disability compensation have a few social woes to go with the physical problems. Money is vital to not only getting anywhere in the United States but making your recovery more likely--or at least more comfortable. Due to social stigma and unfortunate politics, some people are afraid to confront their full social needs or may not apply for benefits at all. If you don't know what to do next after suffering a serious, expensive injury, here are a few important steps to take while keeping your money and self-respect at the top of the conversation:
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  • How To Cope With The Aftermath Of A Serious Auto Accident

    If you were recently in a serious and tragic auto accident, there could be so many different things going on in your life. You're likely feeling a broad range of emotions and attempting to get back to a sense of normalcy as quickly as you can. Recovering from a car accident often takes time. It's not just about the physical damages, but also about the mental and emotional damages that often occur as a result of an auto accident.
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  • Prisoners Are Suing States Over Lack of Adequate Cool Air and Water: Should You Be One of Them?

    The headlines focused around the lawsuits filed by some Texas inmates made it seem like the prisoners were asking for everything but a mint on their pillow at night -- they were actually asking for air conditioning in their cells. Before you're tempted to think that air conditioning is an expensive luxury that prisoners don't deserve and that a claim that the lack of air conditioning is injuring them is just a joke, consider these facts.
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