If you've been injured by another person, selecting a personal injury attorney to represent you is a major decision. It's only the first step in the legal process of seeking compensation for your injuries, though. While there are many questions you'll want to ask a lawyer when interviewing them before you hire them, there are also a number of questions to ask them after you decide to have them represent you.
5 October 2016
Unlike most civilian employees in the United States who are covered under state workers' compensation laws, injured individuals employed in maritime roles are protected by federal legislation. The Merchant Marine Act and the Longshore Act provide special compensation for qualifying individuals who are hurt while performing their jobs. However, to understand what specific protections are available to each class of employees, it is critical to accurately interpret the law to determine who qualifies for protection.
15 August 2016
After you have been involved in a car accident, you might be looking forward to getting your car fixed, settling your case, and moving on with your life. To process your claim, your insurance company might request a recorded interview or statement, so that you can tell your side of the story. Unfortunately, while a good interview might help to expedite your settlement, divulging too much information might destroy your personal injury case.
22 September 2015
The Social Security Administration provides benefits to people who cannot work for 12 months or longer because of illness or injury. It seems pretty simple, and many workers assume that they will have no problem getting approved for benefits. In reality, Social Security Disability (SSD) claims are some of the most complicated, and many get denied. To give you a better idea of your chances, here are the 5 people who will probably be denied SSD benefits.
19 September 2014
