As a Missouri and Illinois "work comp" attorney, I have reached thousands of settlements on behalf of "claimants" (Missouri) and "petitioners" (Illinois). Many claimants and/or petitioners will often compare their settlements to other injured employees when a comparison may not be appropriate. It is important to first understand that there are two types of "permanent disability" settlements under the Missouri and Illinois Workers' Compensation...

Each company should have each of their employees in the workplace insured. If an accident takes place, this insurance will pay all of the expenses that were met inline with the accident. The compensation will be awarded to the employee who will file a claim.

In some companies, the employees who got involved in an accident are afraid to file for a work place accident claim. This might be because they wouldn't want to lose their jobs. The truth though is they wouldn't lose their...

Whiplash: what is a realistic value of compensation?

Approximately 1,200 whiplash claims are made each day, accounting for around 70% of all road traffic accident claims and currently costing insurance companies a reported £2 billion each year.

General public perceptions of whiplash claims are that they are sure fire winners with no possibility of failure, guaranteeing a minimum amount of compensation. Such opinions coupled with the increasing criticism of an alleged...

Hot liquid burns can be a concern no matter what the dynamic of your workplace. Common liquids such as water are everywhere, from the heating system to your coworkers coffee mug.

The goal of this article is to explore some common causes of how people get burned at work, and how to treat hot liquid burns. Also we'll be exploring how to get proper compensation if you believe the medical costs of your burn should be covered by your place of employment (or by the person responsible...

Erb’s palsy is a preventable birth defect that affects the shoulder, arm and hand. It is one of several possible brachial plexus injuries caused by shoulder dystocia during childbirth; it is usually preventable. Proper monitoring and detection of risk factors during pregnancy gives health care providers the opportunity to take preventative measures. Erb’s palsy is considered a “birth injury ” and is an example of medical malpractice.

If you or your loved ones are injured due to negligence or deliberate actions of some individual or authority then you can file a personal injury compensation claim. Different types of compensation claims are covered under New York Personal Injury Law. It is generally difficult to receive justice and compensation from the negligent authority. If you or somebody close to you was a victim of medical malpractice then pursuing a personal injury case can get complicated. It is never...

Before we go to sleep at night, we lock our doors and shut off our lights. We never, however, think that while our families are dreaming a fire will start and our fire alarms will fail to warn us. Smoke alarms are crucial necessities in order to protect our families from the devastating effects of fire. We rely on them every night and rarely does it cross our minds that they could somehow fail. Defective products are recalled every single day in this country by the Consumer...

Doctors can get very fed up because they make such small amounts for providing the reports and updates to insurance carriers. They are routinely asked to produce copies of their clinical notes and records and we see doctors becoming more and more irritated by the process. We help by stepping in and saying: Doctor, you only have to deal with us

And we will provide the updates to the insurer only as required. We will provide the information semi-annually or yearly, rather than...

By following road traffic rules auto accidents can be prevented but since many people do not follow these rules, it cannot be guaranteed that road accidents won't occur. If you have suffered injuries while on the road due to no fault of your own then by the UK law you are eligible to file an auto accident claim. This article will elaborate on the various steps to file an auto accident claim so that you can get best compensation.

After a road accident occurs the first thing...

People are injured because of the negligence of others at an alarming rate, and when this situation arises, many who have been harmed wonder if seeking the help of a Miami personal injury lawyer is an advisable step to take.  Below are just a few examples of when seeking the help of a Miami injury attorney is potentially critical in regards to the ultimate resolution of the matter that's been thrust upon those who have been harmed.

When Damages are Incurred