At-fault insurance usually doesn’t pay for medical bills until the end of the case. Your vehicle medical coverage or your health insurance will pay at first. With a motor vehicle accident that is not your fault, the negligent party’s insurance company is typically responsible for covering your medical bills. However, if the other party –…
Get all doctor work notes covering all days off to recover your income loss
November 11, 2019 By
Injured at Work? Keep All Doctors’ Notes to Recover Lost Income for Days Off In 2017 alone, total work injury costs were more than $150 billion. That comes to about $1,000 or so per worker. If you are an employee who has filed a workers compensation claim because of an injury, you may be entitled…
What do you do if the at fault party files bankruptcy
October 28, 2019 By
A personal injury case is sometimes fairly straightforward. For example, you might be injured in a car accident that’s clearly another driver’s fault. You then take appropriate legal action to cover your medical expenses and receive any other type of compensation you may be entitled to. If your case is successful or a settlement is…
No Insurance? Consider a ‘Provide Care Now, Pay Later’ Arrangement
October 14, 2019 By
Contact providers to see if they will agree to be paid out of the resolution of the case when there is no other insurance money immediately available. No Insurance? Consider a ‘Provide Care Now, Pay Later’ Arrangement. If you’re one of nearly 3 million Americans who experiences a non-fatal on-the-job injury each year in the…
Court approval to pay medical and hold money for minors until 18
September 30, 2019 By
Handling a Minor Child’s Money in Personal Injury Cases When a minor child under the age 18 is involved in a personal injury case, the resulting claims are often divided into two parts. The first part involves payment for medical expenses related to the injuries sustained. The second part is for damages specific to the…
Homeowners or renters insurance available for most dog bites
September 16, 2019 By
Does Homeowners or Renters Insurance Cover Dog Bites? According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, there are nearly 5 million dog bites that occur in the United States each year. More than 500,000 of them require medical care. Stats like this show that dog bites are a fairly common type of…
Don’t Talk to the Opposing Insurance Company or Post About Your Injuries Online
September 2, 2019 By
Whether you are filing a workers comp claim or attempting to seek a reasonable settlement after experiencing a personal injury, there are some things you’ll want to keep in mind if you don’t want to find yourself dealing with unexpected legal or insurance headaches. First, avoid talking to the opposing insurance company. Second, don’t post…
Following doctors and therapists orders are vital to maximize recovery
August 19, 2019 By
The Importance of Following Doctor/Therapist Orders to Maximize Your Recovery When a personal injury or workplace injury that’s serious enough to file a workers compensation claim occurs, the most important step is to seek medical attention and do your best to recover. It’s just as critical that you follow orders or recommendations provided by your…
Head Injuries: How a CT Scan Can Provide Evidence of a Latent Aneurysm
August 5, 2019 By
Importance of getting a CT scan of the head when there is a head injury to check for latent brain aneurysm One of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the United States is being struck by an object or piece of equipment. If you are struck on the head or if you fall and…
The importance of getting witness contact information at the scene of the accident
July 22, 2019 By
Why Collecting Witness Contact Info at the Scene of an Accident Is Important There are roughly 6 million car accidents in the United States each year, and about 3 million people are injured in vehicle-related collisions annually. The good news is that Illinois ranks 40th on a list of the states with the most car…
