Understanding Personal Injury Law

• X-Rays: Valuable Evidence To Support A Workers' Compensation Claim

  30 July 2015

  If you've been injured on the job, the first – and the most important – thing you should do is get the medical care that you need. Nothing is more important than your health, which is why getting the medical treatment you need right away is so crucial. Once you have received the medical care that you need, however, you are probably wondering how you are going to pay for those expensive medical bills.

• Legal Components Of A Dog Bite Case

  28 July 2015

  Authorities estimate that 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Of those victims, 20% needed medical attention to address injuries sustained in the dog attack. If you have been bitten by a dog, it may be possible for you to receive financial compensation. Here are some of the legal components that factor into the success of a dog bite legal case. The owner's knowledge of his or her dog's aggressive tendencies.

• Three Examples Of The Consequences Of Lying To Your Injury Lawyer

  28 July 2015

  If you have engaged the services of a personal injury lawyer, then you should never lie to him or her on matters concerning your case. Apart from answering his or her questions honestly, you should even go the extra mile and volunteer anything you might think is relevant. Lying or omitting crucial information can be damaging to your case, as can be shown by these three examples: Lying About Prior or Past Injuries

• Understanding When To Apply For Disability Benefits

  28 July 2015

  Whether genetics, illness, or injury robs you of your ability to provide for yourself, you should be able to claim disability benefits through the Social Security program. However, you have to wade through some bureaucratic red tape before you receive your benefits. One of the keys to filing a successful application is to know when and how working will affect your claim.  When Can You Apply? One questions that comes up when filing is how long you should wait after the onset of a disabling condition before you file for benefits?

• 3 Questions To Ask Your Auto Accident Attorney

  27 July 2015

  If you are thinking of hiring an auto accident attorney, you may not know what to expect. Your accident attorney will be able to guide you through the settlement or suit process. However, here are a few suggested questions to ask your lawyer: How much money do I need to pay upfront? You may be hesitant to hire a car accident attorney because you are concerned about the cost. Legal fees can be expensive.