Medicinal Marijuana And Workers' Compensation: What It Means For Your Claim

Posted on 13 November 2018

With the midterm elections bringing legal marijuana to more states across the United States, it's important to understand what the use of medicinal marijuana can mean in the event of an employer drug test, or even worse, a workers' compensation injury claim. This post will break down the latest information on marijuana use and its effects on workers' compensation. Can I Be Penalized for a Positive Drug Test? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is still unclear. [Read More]

What to Know about Earning Workers' Compensation Pay

Posted on 12 October 2018

There aren't many types of insurance coverage available at no cost, but workers' compensation fits that description. Your employer foots the bill for this coverage, which pays some of your expenses when you get hurt on the job. Whether it's a sprained ankle or something more serious, the insurance will cover medical expenses and provide you with a weekly check. Read on to learn more about the pay you receive from workers' compensation insurance. [Read More]

Who Is Responsible When An Automated Vehicle Gets Into An Accident?

Posted on 11 September 2018

Who is responsible when a car with an autopilot gets into an accident?  More and more cars with automated driving systems are on the road. Tesla, in particular, has made tremendous progress in getting these vehicles onto the open market, but there are also cars out there by BMW, Nissan, Volvo, and others. And even with autopilot, accidents happen. This is what you need to know before you get behind the wheel of one of these cars. [Read More]

5 Odd Injury Cases That Were Won

Posted on 30 July 2018

The circumstances surrounding injury claims go a long way toward determining whether compensation will be awarded. You may be surprised to learn about some of the strange situations that led to legal victories for folks who suffered personal or workplace injuries. These five cases might make you think differently about your own chances of getting money. 1. Save the French Fries A McDonald's manager who was helping a customer at the drive-thru window had to move quickly to keep a bag of French Fries from hitting the floor, resulting in a serious neck injury. [Read More]

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A Forgettable Vacation

Growing up, my large extended family always enjoyed vacationing in the nearby mountains together. Sometimes, we camped. On other occasions, we enjoyed staying at a hotel. Regardless of where we spent our nights, we always had a blast. We especially liked eating at the local restaurants. Sadly, on one trip, a few of my family members contracted food poising after dining at a barbecue eatery. A couple of them even had to be hospitalized. If you have suffered losses due to contracting food poising after dining at a restaurant, consider hiring an accident and personal injury attorney. On this blog, you will discover what types of financial remedies an accident and personal injury attorney can secure for you if you got food poisoning after eating at a restaurant.

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