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When you’ve been injured and are filing a personal injury claim, the defendant’s insurance company will evaluate how much they are willing to pay to cover your damages during the settlement process. In order to do that, the insurance company has a formula they use to calculate the amount you should be owed. This doesn’t […]

Being injured on the job is no walk in the park, but you will likely be entitled to receiving workers’ compensation benefits. But just like other insurers, workers’ compensation insurance companies will always be looking to minimize the amount they have to pay on a claim. In order to receive the full Oklahoma workers’ compensation […]

Workers’ compensation was put in place to cover medical costs, lost wages and other such damages that occur if an accident happens while you are on the job and performing work duties. Usually, when you’re hurt at work for any reason you will be covered by this form of insurance, which covers you for your […]

Did you know that there are more deaths in the construction industry each year than in almost any other U.S. industry? The inherent danger in construction sites causes many “falls” to happen, including individuals falling from scaffolding. Therefore, unsafe scaffolding leads to many lawsuits brought about by construction workers and their families, who may be […]

Since construction sites come with an inherent level of danger, accidents are likely to occur if the proper precautions are not taken. The sites are often right in the middle of everyday life for many people, so even small mistakes can lead to big injuries to either pedestrians or even the construction workers themselves. If […]

When you’re hurt on public transit it can be very embarrassing, as well as confusing. You’re sure that you deserve compensation, but you’re not sure how to go about filing a suit, or even if you can. Public transportation, including trains, buses, and subways, have different legal processes when it comes to personal injury claims. […]

In any car accident, there is someone or something at fault for causing the accident to happen. Road construction mistakes can be particularly dangerous for drivers, and can lead to nasty lawsuits for construction companies, depending on the extent of damages and injuries caused. Let’s look at the common causes of road construction accidents and […]

Each personal injury lawsuit is different. There are always different circumstances surrounding the injury and different likelihoods that a plaintiff will win his or her case. Before filing a lawsuit, you’ll want to speak with your personal injury lawyer, and then decide whether you’ll be willing to settle the claim. If not, you’ll then decide […]