Injury Law Blog
Fighting for Maximum Compensation and Benefits
A big question on the minds of many is whether COVID-related illnesses, symptoms, and complications are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Though we have been wrestling with COVID-19 for well over a year now, the answer remains less than clear. Workers’ compensation derives from state statutory schemes for most employees. In other words, each state…
When it comes to legal documents, many have the adage, “It’s not worth the paper it’s printed on.” Nothing could be further from the truth. While there may have been a time when the law was less developed and courts were more liberal in their interpretation of it and more consumer-centric, the law could not…
Every case is different. Even the same types of cases involving the same defendant are a little different. There is always some nuance, some twist. And more importantly, everyone’s risk tolerance is different. When it comes to settling a case, whether with or without the assistance of a mediator, what a case will settle for…
While it may be comical to watch someone slip and fall in a movie, it’s anything but funny when you find yourself injured as a result of an individual or a company’s negligence. Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall injuries can happen almost anywhere. Even injuries in your own home or apartment can fall into this category if…
While a lot has changed as a result of COVID-19, how to respond to on-the-job injuries has not. While every case is, to a certain extent, different, there are certain basics that almost always apply. 1. Tell your employer. If you are injured on the job or think that you are, tell your employer. There…
A lot has changed in the past few months. People spend more time focused on what they can no longer do or have to do differently. Work has changed for most people also. Perhaps they have lost their job, or the demands at their workplace have increased. Healthcare has changed. People’s perspectives have changed.…
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the workplace. It has also affected insurance companies, healthcare, and our court system, thus also workers’ compensation. But people continue to experience on-the-job injuries. So, what do they do? While many workforces and work schedules have been and continue to be altered, people are still working. And those…
It can be overwhelming and scary to be notified that you may be impacted by a defective or dangerous product or medical device such as Zantac or its generic ranitidine, breast implants, kugel mesh, hernia mesh, metal-on-metal hip replacement, transvaginal/pelvic mesh, and others. As a consumer, you have the right to expect that these products…
Our clients are our top priority. Accordingly, effective immediately, due to COVID-19, our office will begin operating on a limited schedule (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) while continuing to provide the highest level of legal services to our clients and potential clients. We encourage clients who need legal assistance or consultation to contact our office…
If your family has become divided after a loved one’s passing (a dispute over assets triggered by a disgruntled prospective heir, a caregiver with an agenda, or arguments over the validity of a will), it is crucial to hire an experienced Huntsville estate lawyer. Below are nine tips on contesting a will: What if I’m not the…