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  August 18th, 2020   |  Advertorial Car accidents can be painful, traumatic, and often difficult to deal with. An added pressure of dealing with legal aspects of the accident can further make the situation more difficult for you and your family. In the best-case scenario, you will be left with expensive vehicle repairs. Even in such situations, there is a chance that the other party may try and blame you for the accident and recover their damages. In any case, car accidents will always take a psychological toll over you and the legal complexities can further make your life miserable. Therefore, most people turn to car accident attorneys in such cases. Although technically, you can handle your own case, it is always beneficial to hire a car accident attorney to ensure you continue recovering from the accident, be it physically or mentally. Why Hire a Car Accident Attorney? Hiring a car accident attorney will benefit you in the following ways: A Better Grip over ...

  September 2nd, 2020 Irrespective of the industry you work in, there are chances you may hurt yourself due to reasons out of your control. In such situations, you are entitled to compensation from your employer. However, it is possible that your employer may deny your claim or offer significantly reduced compensation for the damages you incur. In any case, the best way to deal with workers’ compensation disputes is by hiring a legal professional. When most people think of hiring a workers compensation lawyer, the first thought that pops-up in your mind is “what will the attorney charge?” This is one of the biggest concerns when hiring a lawyer for a case. And the concern is justified in many areas of law. However, workers’ compensation attorneys are much more affordable than lawyers practicing in other areas. Besides this, hiring a workers’ compensation attorney will significantly improve your chances of recovering fair compensation from your employer and their insurers. The compe...

  September 8th, 2020 Car Accidents left 4.4 million seriously injured and claimed over 38,000 lives in 2019. Knowing what to do when in a car crash can make all the difference in saving yourself and others in the accident. Here is a guide that will help you protect your rights and yourself when in a car accident: Accidents can be scary and can push you off-guard pretty quickly. But the best way to deal with the situation is to stay calm and follow the steps given in the list. Make sure to  consult a car accident attorney  after the accident and you will be just fine. For a more detailed version refer  here . Fill out the form on The Legal Helpers to get a free case evaluation and find the best car accident attorney near you.

  September 9th, 2020 Determining the Worth of Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Workplace injuries can be painful both physically and financially. When suffering from a workplace injury, you may miss out on time at work, lose wages, and incur expenses for medical treatment. The situation may put you under financial distress. In such scenarios, workers’ compensation covers the loss of wages and medical bills. When you are injured at your workplace, you automatically become eligible for receiving workers’ compensation benefits from your employer’s insurer. You can accept the benefits if you are satisfied with what the insurance company has decided to pay you. If you feel that the compensation is unfair, you can negotiate a settlement with the insurance company or take your claim to the court and go to a trial. However, it has been observed that in most cases the employer’s insurance company is likely to push for an early settlement with a lowball offer. Such insurance companies try t...

September 15th, 2020 It goes without saying that the expertise and experience of the car accident attorney you hire can make or break your case. The problem, however, is how to identify the car accident lawyer that is best suited to your case from amongst the thousands available. To help you with the process, we have compiled a list of tips you can use to find the best car accident attorney for your case:  Looking to skip the list? Sounds too much work? Fill in the form provided alongside and we will connect you to the best auto accident attorney who fits your criteria and requirement along with a free case evaluation.

  September 16th, 2020 9 Steps to Take after a Bicycle Accident Riding a bicycle is risky when taking on roads with other vehicles. While automobiles such as cars, trucks, and vans have metal shielding and airbags protecting drivers, bicyclists only have a helmet and a bunch of knees and elbow pads to protect them from injuries when in an accident. You may understand this and take the necessary caution and safety measures required to protect themselves and the people around them. However, the odds are stacked against you with motor vehicles far outnumbering bicycles in the US. According to Injury Facts, a total of 1024 people lost their lives in bicycle accidents while 424,350 suffered from severe injuries [1] . With the probability of you or a companion bicyclist being in an accident being high, having an understanding of what needs to be done in the immediate aftermath of the accident can make a significant difference. Taking the right steps after the accident will ensure you and...

  September 18th, 2020 Have you sustained a workplace injury? If yes, then hiring a lawyer can significantly increase the compensation you recover. Fill in the form provided alongside and we will help you get the best workplace injury attorney on your case.

  September 23rd, 2020 Are you a cyclist? Do you also have the preconception that if you are ever in an accident with a motor vehicle the liability will automatically fall on the motorist? If so, then you should know that it is not so. Both the cyclist and motorist can be legally held liable for causing or contributing to the occurrence of a traffic accident. Therefore, you must understand the laws and regulations used to determine fault when evaluating an accident claim and use the knowledge to protect your rights. The information is also important to ensure you receive fair compensation for your damages and the motorist does not get away without paying the appropriate fines. Let’s take a look at the factors that influence fault determination in a  motor vehicle-bicycle accident . A Road User’s Duty of Care Although bicyclists have lesser protection as compared to motorists when on the road, they have the same duty of care as any other driver on the road. Simply put, both bic...

  September 25th, 2020 Medical malpractices are one of the leading causes of death in the US. According to John Hopkins Medicine, preventable medical errors cause over 250,000 deaths every year making it the third biggest cause of deaths in the United States. However, only 2% of people file a medical malpractice claim to recover compensation. Here are the top 5 medical malpractices that you may come across and should be aware of: It is important to recognize medical malpractices when they occur and take action against it. These errors can alter your life drastically. Therefore, it is necessary that you identify and register a medical malpractice claim and recover the compensation you deserve. Have you been subjected to any of the aforementioned medical malpractices? If yes, then you may be eligible for compensation. Fill in the form provided alongside and we will match you to a medical malpractice attorney that is best suited to handle your case.

  September 30th, 2020 Injured in a bicycle accident where the at-fault driver left the scene before you could get his or her details? Are you confused about how to recover your compensation with no information about the driver who caused the accident? You are not alone. Hit-and-run accidents have spiked across the US in recent times. A study suggests that more than one hit-and-run accident occurs every minute in the US and the country registers an average of 682,000 hit-and-run cases every year [1] . When you are a bicyclist, the impact of the accident on your life can be several-fold greater. This is because with fewer protection bicyclists are susceptible to suffering from severe injuries and with no at-fault party present, recovering compensation for the damages can become difficult. Let’s dive deeper into the different aspects of a hit-and-run bicycle accident: What Is Hit-and-Run? Hit-and-run is a term used for an accident that involves a vehicle hitting a person, object, or ...

  October 7th, 2020 You can suffer from injuries due to a variety of reasons ranging from a  car accident  to slip and fall at the place of work. On the other hand, you can also be accused of being liable for causing the injury to someone else. In either case, you can bring a civil lawsuit for recovering your compensation or be called upon to defend yourself against it. Although accident and personal injury lawsuits can take a variety of forms depending on the cause of the injury, the basic stages and the process remains the same. In this blog, we will take a closer look at the different stages of a personal injury lawsuit. Before we begin discussing the various stages of a personal injury lawsuit let’s take a look at the different parties involved: Plaintiff:  You will be the plaintiff if you bring a civil lawsuit against another party you think is at fault Defendant:  If a personal injury lawsuit it brought against you, then you become a defendant who will be ...