Posts by Pat Maloney
What to Look for in a Workplace Accident Attorney
When you’ve been hurt on the job, you’re likely due compensation for your medical bills, the income you’ve lost, and more. This could be through workers’ compensation coverage or you may need to file an injury claim against your employer, coworker, or other third party who caused your accident. To determine the best form of…
Read More6 Common Ways Companies Ignore OSHA Construction Safety Standards
OSHA construction safety standards are set forth in hundreds of rules and regulations intended to help keep workers and employers safe all across the United States. Not all employers follow these regulations, however, and injuries occur regularly, especially in the construction sector. According to OSHA statistics, 5,250 workers died on the job in 2018. That’s…
Read More4 Key Benefits of Contacting a Truck Accident Lawyer
When you’re seriously injured, search the term truck accident lawyer near me to find an attorney in your area. Here are 4 key benefits of hiring locals. Any truck accident lawyer will tell you that the damage from truck accidents isn’t over when the debris is cleared away. The aftereffects can last for months, years, or even…
Read More3 Reasons Why You Did Not Get a Medical Claim Settlement
Medical Claim Settlement A medical claim settlement is a difficult case and there may be numerous reasons why you did not receive the settlement you thought you deserved. Here are 3 reasons. Medicine is expensive. Most cannot afford medical care out of pocket. So, our medical system depends on insurance to help pay the bill.…
Read MoreHow to Choose an Attorney for a Workplace Injury Accident
Do you know how to choose an attorney for a workplace injury accident? Even if you’re not filing a legal claim against your employer, the workplace injury lawyer you choose plays a big role in how you cope with an on-the-job accident. They can ensure you keep your job and see to it that you’re…
Read More5 Things Not to Talk About After a Workplace Accident
Between medical bills, the inability to work, and losing out on income, getting hurt on the job can be frustrating, but these frustrations are usually alleviated by workers’ compensation, which will cover your medical bills and provide income while your body heals. However, workers’ compensation is only available if you proceed cautiously; according to workplace accident…
Read MoreHire A Work-Related Injury Attorney For A Class Action Lawsuit
Work injuries that involve only one hurt employee are both common and fairly straightforward, typically resulting in the injured party being owed money by their employer or their worker’s compensation insurance. But when a workplace accident injures multiple employees at once, things can become more complicated. The injured group stands the best chance of winning…
Read MoreA Work-Related Injury Attorney Can Help You Sue Outside of Workers’ Comp
Many people assume a work-related injury attorney such as myself simply handles workers’ comp claims. While it’s true that a number of my cases can be solved through quick-and-easy workers’ compensation filings, a lot of the time, this system just isn’t enough. It either doesn’t compensate the victim adequately, the employer doesn’t facilitate the process as needed,…
Read MoreHow a Construction Site Accident Attorney Can Help You with Your Recovery
It’s a sad fact, but the construction industry is one of the most dangerous employment sectors in our country. In 2014 alone, it accounted for more than 20% of all U.S. worker fatalities, meaning one in every five on-the-job deaths occurred because of construction site accidents. That’s pretty shocking. However, a construction site accident attorney can help.…
Read MoreCar Accidents: Third Party Insurance vs First Party Insurance
When you’ve been in a car accident, you’ll likely need to file a claim with either your insurance company or the other parties in order to recoup costs for your car repairs, medical bills, and other expenses incurred. These are called first party and third party insurance claims. The differences between third-party insurance vs first-party insurance claims…
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