Injury compensation does not merely involve physical injuries only, it also encompasses injury to the mind i.e. Psychological Injury, and actually claims of this sort are quite frequent.Wounded minds can cause even greater damage to your life than physical injury and compensation claims solicitors are experienced in dealing with the consequences.Psychological abuse means the intentional causing of emotional and/or mental distress and this can be...more
This article, written by attorney Daniel M. Morrin, will provide you with valuable workers compensation tips and address common questions and concerns regarding workers compensation. Nurse Case ManagerInsurance companies often assign a nurse case manager to an injured workers case. The nurse case manager is supposed to act as a liaison between the worker and the doctors he or she sees. But in truth, since they work for the insurance company,...more
Asbestos is harmful to health, and prolonged exposure to it can be fatal. Despite these known facts there are people who cannot help working in the hazardous environment. Asbestos has been established as occupational hazard, as it causes problems like Mesothelioma, compensation claim for which has also been approved by the government, if someone is found suffering from Mesothelioma because of his work.What is MesotheliomaBefore we talk about the claims an industrial worker can ask for, lets understand the nature of this illness. A majority of Mesothelioma is caused by the exposure to asbestos. Earlier it was a very rare disease, but now the cases of people suffering from Mesothelioma have significantly gone up.Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the thin membrane of the chest (pleural mesothelioma), and in some cases it also affects the lining in abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma). In most of the people who have been diagnosed to this illness, the asbestos exposure happened 20 to 40 years before the diagnosis or in some cases even earlier.What kind of Mesothelioma compensation claim you can file?If a person has been diagnosed of mesothelioma, which mostly happens post...more
Compensation claims are considered to be one of the best options to choose when one has suffered injuries in accidents brought about due to the fault or lack of responsibility of an involved entity. The current rate of making such claims has enhanced abruptly, perked up by the success the cases have met. Work accident compensation claims are some...more
Are you thinking about getting workers compensation after an accident on the job, but are unsure of your rights? There is a great resource available that will help you to understand exactly what you need to know in order to be able to qualify for these benefits. Many people seem to think that the process is overly complicated, when in all reality...more
If you are having a difficult time trying to understand how to go about filing a workers compensation claim, you're not alone. There are countless people out there who simply give up because they do not know how to get started. A lot of people who would normally be entitled to benefits do not make the most of their options, which can lead to them having to pay dearly in the long run. If you think that you deserve workers compensation, it is important that you take the appropriate steps so that you can get the benefits you need. Workers compensation is not all that complicated, but it is not that simple either.Many attorneys will tell you the only way that you can get workers compensation is hiring a lawyer. While it is very true that a lawyer can do a lot in terms of helping you to win, the system is not all that complicated for the vast majority of people to require the use of the lawyer. So, it is up to you to decide whether or not this is an option you want to consider. If you decide to pursue this matter on your own, then simply following instructions and making sure that you complete all of the required paperwork may be the only thing you need to worry about.On the other hand,...more
Workers compensation is designed to help anyone who has been injured or become ill on the job. These programs serve as insurance companies so that your medical bills, lost wages, and future earnings can be protected if something goes wrong while you...more
Lets begin by saying, that heaven may forbid any occasion that can cause a worker to claim workers compensation. In very simple words, this is a claim that is made when a worker gets injured while in duty. Say for example, a miner suffers severe...more
One of the biggest mistakes people make is that they let their employer convince them they will not be able to receive workers compensation. If you have been injured on the job, you have a right to receive benefits so that you can move on with your...more
Most states have a process in which employees who have sustained an illness or injury which prevents them from working for the rest of their lives can receive supplemental income. These benefits vary from state to state, and the qualifications that...more
If you're thinking about filing a workers compensation claim because you have been sick or injured on the job, remember that it is important to be honest and as accurate as possible. Every single case is evaluated by experienced professionals who...more
Many people are injured due to the actions of another party. If you have been hurt in the last three years then there is a good chance that you could win some compensation if the accident was caused by someone else. Personal injury can cause...more