Business Owners: Tips for Protecting Your Liability

If you have been injured at work and have filed a workers' compensation claim, don't make the mistake of taking your claim approval for granted. You need the approval so that you can take care of medical expenses and lost wages, but oftentimes workers' compensation claims are denied. For more information about why these claims are denied and how to handle the denials, read below. Common Reasons For Denial of Workers Compensation

If you are suffering from a head injury due to an accident that was not your fault, you may be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit. You can be compensated, whether your injury was mild or severe, but there are several factors to take into account when predicting a settlement. Read on for more information about how damages for head injuries are calculated. 1.  Head injuries can be complicated. Medically speaking, your injury can range from a mild concussion to major brain damage.

If you have been involved in an auto accident with the other driver at fault, you may already know that it's a smart move to hire a personal injury attorney to increase your chances of getting fairly compensated for your injuries. You've done the right thing, but don't make the mistake of thinking that your lawyer won't need your help with winning your case. You are a key player in this process, so read on, and don't make these 5 mistakes in your personal injury case.

Regardless of whether you settled your personal injury claim pre-trial, which is generally 95 to 96% of the case, or at trial, understanding when Uncle Sam takes a cut into your settlement is crucial. You don't want the IRS breathing down your back, especially since not refusing to pay your taxes is a criminal offence. This article will explain what you need to know about whether personal injury claims are taxable.

When people talk about 'Acts of God' in relation to car accidents, they're typically referring to extreme weather events and other uncontrollable circumstances such as flooding or falling trees. However, in some rare cases, a judge or jury may decide an unexpected medical event qualifies as an 'Act of God' and absolve the affected persons of liability in auto accidents. Here's more information about this unique defense, and ways you can counter it in court.

Medical malpractice related to psychiatric treatment does only entail to prescribing inappropriate medication or arriving at a wrong diagnosis. Mistreating patients due to a jaded, stubborn, detached attitude undermines proper mental health care. Failure to provide adequate care definitely sets the stage for a negligence suit. Anyone who believes a psychiatrist's clear disregards for empathy led to the worsening of a condition should speak with a personal injury lawyer: Empathy: A Necessary a Part of Training

You can accuse another person of battery if he or she attempts or strike you physically. Most people associate battery with physical fights and will seek personal injury damages if injured. However, there are other special cases of battery such as: Toxic The legal definition of battery is an intentional, unconsented, and harmful/offensive contact.  What you may not know here is that the intention mentioned in this definition is not an intention to cause harm, but an intention to carry out the act that ends up causing the harm.

If you are no longer able to work due a debilitating illness or injury, you may be qualified to receive social security disability benefits in order to help you meet your financial obligations each month. However, before you decide whether or not to file a claim, there are a few facts that you should know. There Are Two Types Of Benefits You May Qualify For The Social Security Administration offers two types of benefits that you may qualify for -- SSDI and SSI benefits.