Not all workplace injuries are the same, and all cases differ. If you have been injured on the job, your injury may be minor or complex. Hiring a workers comp lawyer can be a good idea, as he or she can appraise your unique case and determine if you are due monetary compensation from your employer. Walking you through the process of a claim is what your lawyer is hired for, and there are several aspects a workers compensation lawyer–someone from a place like Gilbert, Blaszcyk & Milburn LLP–will want you to know, including the following:…
If you have been in an auto accident and have no-fault auto insurance, you may think that the insurance company will take care of everything for you. Under many circumstances, this is true. But there are times when you may want to hire a car accident attorney to make sure your interests are protected. If any of the following apply to you, contact an attorney right away to discuss your options.…
Everyone has at least a general idea of what you’re supposed to do when you’re accused of a crime. You hire a lawyer and you do your best to show your side of the story. However, when you’re falsely accused of a crime, things change a bit. If you ever get arrested for a crime you didn’t commit, here are some tips for getting through the legal procedures.
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Have you been accused of committing a crime you know you had nothing to do with? If so, you will need help from a criminal defense attorney. Without the a legal professional’s assistance, you could end up going to jail for a crime you did not even commit due to circumstantial evidence that makes you look bad. There are other people in the United States who have been convicted of crimes they had nothing to do with, causing them to face the consequences of another person’s actions.…
If you’re a resident of Florida who was recently injured at work, you may be in the midst of negotiating potential workers’ compensation benefits with your employer and its insurance company. These benefits are designed to help compensate you for any lost wages, medical expenses, and other costs associated with your injury and recovery, minimizing the financial sting of this workplace injury. However, you may sometimes find that you need legal assistance to fight for what you’re rightfully owed—and until very recently, this assistance could be difficult for those with relatively “…
If you are a veteran of the United States military and served during what is referred to as Gulf War Era 2, first of all—thank you for your service. In 2015, there were 3.6 million other veterans who had served alongside you during Gulf War Era 2. Out of that massive number of veterans, about 33% of them have reported having a disability that can be connected to their military service.…
Divorces take time and money, and some can be very complicated to settle. One challenge you may encounter during your divorce is finding the best way to divide joint debts. Ideally, you should aim for splitting up your debts so that each spouse’s debts are in his or her name alone. Unfortunately, this option is not always possible, which is why divorce lawyers often suggest the use of indemnification clauses. Here are three things to know about these common clauses found in divorce decrees.…
After suffering injuries or health problems from a medical procedure, you may feel that you deserve compensation from the doctor or healthcare clinic.If so, you should schedule an appointment with a law firm that specializes in medical malpractice cases. An initial consultation appointment offers a way for you to meet the lawyer to see if you want to hire him or her, and it offers a chance to hear the opinions and advice from a legal expert.…
Worker’s compensation is designed to protect worker’s in the event that they suffer from a serious work-related injury or illness. This accounts for more than 4.1 million workers each year. If you were injured while on the job, the type of evidence and proof you need to submit with your claim is relatively straightforward; however, if you are injured during your lunch break, your eligibility for worker’s compensation is not as cut and dried.…