Your employer's workers compensation insurer has asked you to participate in a videoconference with one of their doctors to get a second opinion on your condition. You may feel skeptical about this. In reality, being asked by workers comp to receive a second evaluation is relatively common, and the use of videoconferencing in medicine is increasingly frequent. The Rise of Telemedicine Telemedicine primarily involves videoconferencing with a doctor instead of going to a clinic for an appointment.
29 April 2015
You're out taking a walk and suddenly there's a dog running down the sidewalk toward you, with the owner giving chase. The dog abruptly lunges at you and takes a bite out of your ankle. Luckily, the owner arrives and takes control of the dog before further damage is done. The dog was vaccinated from rabies and after some stitches, you are relived that it was not worse. But this incident has left you several hundred dollars short, in pain, and now afraid to go for a walk.
9 April 2015
Spring is coming - and so are bare feet, sandals, and flip-flops. Generally speaking, that's no problem - unless you're trying to drive in them. While not illegal, driving barefoot may not be the smartest thing to do - especially if you end up in a traffic accident! Driving in flip-flops can also be hazardous. Here's what you should know. It's A Question Of Safety. Shoes give you extra support, and extra power behind your push when you press on your brakes.
31 March 2015
A serious auto accident can affect all areas of your life. If you were severely injured, your recovery can be very difficult. It may be necessary to take legal action against the other driver to receive compensation for your losses. By knowing the right questions to ask your auto accident lawyer during your initial consultation, this may help you get the answers you need. Question #1: What are the processes of civil litigation?
20 March 2015
After getting your personal injury settlement award, you may find that you do not get to keep all the money. This might happen because there may be parties who are holding liens on your award. Here are four examples of such parties: Health Care Providers If you don't have health insurance, then you can arrange a consensual lien (also called Letter of Protection) with a hospital when receiving treatment. The letter specifies that you intend to use your settlement award to pay for your medical bills.
17 March 2015
If you were recently in a vehicle accident and suffered injuries, you have the right to sue for damages. However, when you file this claim, you will need to prove pain and suffering. This can be anything from the physical pain of your injuries, to emotional turmoil, being traumatized by the accident, or losing out on employment wages while you recovered. Here is more information about determining pain and suffering in this type of case:
9 March 2015
Living with a disability that prevents you from working is not only physically and mentally difficult, it can also be financially devastating. Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration were designed to assist Americans living with a disability, but unfortunately the process involved in getting approved for these benefits can be long and frustrating. Many disability claims are denied upon initial submission, but if you get a denial don't give up.
24 February 2015
When you have found yourself injured due to something that happened at your place of employment and you are unable to return to work just yet, you might want to consider filing for workers compensation. When you do this, you have the option of hiring an attorney to help you or to do it on your own. The thing is though, if you attempt to go through this legal process on your own, you might end up in a situation that is very different than what you had first imagined.
20 February 2015
If you are dealing with the end of a marriage and there are children involved, you may want to know the details regarding custody. It is typically the job of the judge to determine which parent will have full custody of the child. Knowing the various things that are considered in this situation may be helpful to you if you are faced with this dilemma. The income of the parents
18 February 2015
If you have been injured at the fault of another, then you may have to write a demand letter to that person's insurance company in order to be compensated for your injuries. In this letter, you will want to describe the incident in which your injuries were recevied and what those injuries are. From here, you will also want to enclose the amount that you expect for compensation. Here are some further details to include in a demand letter:
11 February 2015