As a 52 year old woman, whose children watched the animated Pokemon series nearly 2 decades ago, I am surprised to admit not only do I know what this game is (these now adult children tuned me in), but I … Read More
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Who is Responsible for Payment of Medical Bills When Injured in an Accident?
Workers’ Compensation Claim: Should you injure yourself on the job, the Employer and its insurance company is responsible to pay for all reasonable and necessary medical expenses incurred for treatment rendered for your work injury(ies). This includes payments of co-pays … Read More
TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISCHARGE (TPD)
The United States Department of Education has instituted a program allowing for the write-off of student loan debt for individuals with severe mental or physical disabilities. The program is called Total and Permanent Discharge (TPD). A TPD relieves the disabled … Read More
DID THE USGA GET IT RIGHT ON DUSTIN JOHNSON
On the 5th green at Oakmont, in the final round of the 2016 U.S. Open, Dustin Johnson alerted officials that his golf ball had moved. The matter was reviewed and no penalty was assessed under Rule 18-2 at that time. … Read More
How soon can I see my own doctor after a work injury?
Believe it or not, in many instances, the answer is IMMEDIATELY. Unfortunately, many employers, insurance companies, and even doctors proceed under the misunderstanding that an injured work MUST UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES treat with a workers’ compensation doctor for the first … Read More
It’s Road Construction Season
You do not have to drive very far or for very long to see there is road construction virtually every where this time of year. The saying “patience is a virtue” was probably thought of by a driver who was … Read More
The Importance of Medical Treatment
When you are injured or sick, your health and feeling better is always the first concern. You must comply with your healthcare providers’ instructions and recommendations. Likewise, when your injury or health concern is involved in a lawsuit, Workers’ Compensation … Read More
DISCOVERY DOCUMENTS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN LITIGATION CASES:
The purpose of discovery is to acquire information from the opposing side to be used for the purpose of trial and the eventual resolution of the case. Interrogatories are part of the discovery process. They are a list of questions … Read More
UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CAR INSURANCE
Imagine the following hypothetical situations: HYPOTHETICAL A: You are in your car stopped at a red light and patiently waiting for the light to turn green. As you are waiting, an individual not paying attention to the road violently crashes … Read More