Sexually Transmitted Disease: A Very Personal Injury

Posted on 10 July 2018

No one really expects to be affected by a sexually transmitted disease (STD) like genital herpes, but it apparently happens quite often. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about 1 in 6 people are already infected with the genital herpes virus, so you might encounter it sooner or later. While using a barrier method is nearly 100% effective at stopping the transmission of this disease, it still seems to be spreading like wildfire. [Read More]

A Second Chance: Your Personal Injury Appeal

Posted on 17 May 2018

When you've been hurt by another party, whether it in a car accident or by a negligent business, you are entitled to seek justice in the form of monetary compensation. The road to obtain this compensation is not always straight and you may encounter a few roadblocks and detours along the way. When you and your personal injury attorney have put forth your best effort but you were left with a loss in court, you should realize that it may not be over for you. [Read More]

What Is Substantial Gainful Activity And How Does It Affect Your Income?

Posted on 15 April 2018

For those unable to work because of a medical condition, the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a monthly benefit program. As long as you qualify, you can get paid not to work, but the amount is not meant to totally replace your previous salary or really any salary you've earned in the past. This financial deficit prompts many recipients to take on other work to make ends meet. Read on to find out why that may be a problem and how to avoid it. [Read More]

Don't Worry, You're Covered

Posted on 21 March 2018

When it comes to work-related injuries or illnesses, most people automatically think of a sudden accident that happens in manufacturing or in the construction industry. The truth is that workers' compensation insurance coverage extends much further than most people expect, and knowing about these relatively unusual situations could mean the difference between getting benefits and not. You may have to take action and be assertive when it comes to workplace injuries, so read on to learn more about some of the more uncommon workers' comp situations. [Read More]

About Me

hiring an attorney due to a work injury

When my husband was hurt at work, we really didn't worry too much about how the family would suffer financially. We automatically thought that the worker's compensation insurance would cover all of the medical bills and supplement our income until he was back on his feet. Unfortunately, we did not count on his employer trying to put the blame on my husband. We had to hire an attorney to help us prove that the accident was not due to my husband's neglect and that it was caused by something that his employer failed to resolve. My blog contains information that may be able to help you if you are going through something similar.

Archive

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024