Workers' compensation claims are generally filed within three years of their occurrence. Exceptions and problems to time constraints are common in the legal field.
In order to successfully file an insurance claim or a lawsuit after being injured, it is extremely important to understand the difference between medical malpractice and personal injury cases.
Across the United States, there are over 3 million workplace accidents that result in serious injuries every year, and more than 5,000 of these injuries are fatal. Accidents that result in death are usually caused by explosions, fires, or chemical exposure. Many of these incidents result directly from unsafe working conditions or defective pieces of machinery and equipment.
The most common on-the-job injury is back injury. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 38.5% of all workplace injuries related to musculoskeletal conditions affect the back. Having a back injury at work can be an extremely serious threat, so you should learn how to protect yourself.
What You Should Do If You Want to File a Workplace Claim?
Employers and Arbitration Agreements
March 14, 20220
Recruiters are constantly pushing employees to sign arbitration agreements, giving up their rights, so be mindful of what you sign. Many companies and employers require workers to sign arbitration agreements, waiving their ability to prosecute in court over matters like wrongful termination, breach of contract, and discrimination.
A Wage or Overtime Case – How Much Can You Win?
March 13, 20220
If your wage or overtime case is successful, you may receive different types of compensation. You must be paid at your regular rate for every hour you work that does not qualify for overtime pay.
Unpaid wages claims in California are legal actions brought by a worker against an employer who owes him wages but has been unable to pay them.
Whiplash Injury: What Is It?
March 11, 20220
A whiplash injury occurs due to a sudden movement of the body. Not all whiplash injuries include broken bones. When you suffer a whiplash injury in an automobile accident, you should know what to do. Whiplash and other injuries may be entitled to compensation if you file a personal injury claim.