According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), about 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers in 2018. Fortunately, personal injury and workers' compensation laws exist to compensate employees when work-related injuries and other forms of accidents occur.
The term, lawsuit, is one of the most misunderstood words in the legal field. People often confuse lawsuits with claims, thinking that they are the same. However, it is important to make the distinction between filing a personal injury claim and filing a lawsuit that ends up in court.
An employee who is injured on the job may not receive the compensation they deserve because they are unaware of their legal options. In most cases, a worker will fill out an accident report, submit the paperwork, and draw workers’ compensation.
If you, your spouse, or a family member has been in an accident and suffered a head injury, we will like you to know that you are not alone. Also, we understand that such traumatic brain injuries can have a significant impact on your financial and mental health.
One of life’s most painful and frightening experiences is getting involved in an accident. The entire experience can become even more stressful if the accident results in a personal injury that could affect your ability to work and accomplish essential day-to-day activities.
Were you recently in an auto or motorcycle accident? Or did you perhaps suffer some other personal injury? If so, you are probably coping with the injury while feeling overwhelming stress as you contact all the necessary insurance companies and juggle your mounting medical bills.
Being rear-ended can be scary and emotional for everyone. Whether you were in the first car, second car, driver’s seat, or passenger’s seat, it can cause serious injuries that may take some time to recover. You may feel overwhelmed about what to do after your accident and injury, and you’re definitely not alone.
Every year, 4.5 million Americans report going to the emergency room or their physician for the reason of extreme, unexpected side effects from medication, according to a research done by the Federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. This may be caused by negligence on the part of either the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
In 2017, three construction workers were killed by an oncoming vehicle while they were on the job. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed while working on a construction site, here is what you should know in regards to who you should take legal action against, how, and why.
Motorcycle safety has been a focus of attention in recent years, both around the country and specifically here in Colorado. As experienced motorcycle accident attorneys based in the Aurora area, we have seen more than our share of scary accidents.
