Accidents involving public transportation can be catastrophic given the sheer number of potential victims that could be affected. For example, public bus crashes can harm far more individuals than the typical automobile accident. If you have sustained injuries in a crash involving a public transportation vehicle in the Hamilton...
Arbitration, which was once limited to contract disputes between businesses, now extends to legal disputes with consumers, employees, healthcare facilities and more. It is important to recognize that forced arbitration is a serious threat to our constitutional right. Click here to read the June 2020 newsletter.
As is the case with just about everything, the answer to just how long it takes to fully recover from a WEAR and TEAR injury that occurred due to repetitive motion at work is: It depends. The length of recovery when it comes to overuse injuries is entirely dependent...
You got hurt at work, you filed a workers’ compensation claim, and . . . your employer denied your claim. The process seemed easy enough at first, but now you are facing medical bills that you can not afford to pay and your employer has told you that you...
Many employees suffer from chronic pain and physical limitations due to WEAR and TEAR injuries. While WEAR and TEAR injuries are covered by workers’ compensation, filing a successful claim for benefits can be a challenge. As a result, if you believe that you may be entitled to benefits, it...
If you are suffering from a job-related WEAR and TEAR injury such as carpal tunnel syndrome or a disc abnormality in your neck or back, understanding your legal rights can be complicated. While doing your job is painful – or perhaps impossible – you are not totally disabled, and...
Chronic back pain is among the most common complaints among workers in a broad spectrum of occupations. Pain resulting from a job-related accident or repetitive stress injury may entitle you to workers’ compensation benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, “[b]ack pain is one of the most common reasons people...
If you have been hurt at work, you may be thinking about filing your workers’ compensation claim on your own. You may assume that the process is fairly simple and that your employer will help you along the way. You may also be concerned about the cost (and potential...
It started slowly. One day you felt some minor discomfort, and each day it got a little bit worse. You initially assumed the pain would go away, but now you are concerned that you may be at risk for long-term effects due to a repetitive stress injury. What do...
With people spending more time at home, long walks and leisurely bike rides are among the few ways we can combat cabin fever. Although vehicular traffic is down, bike lanes and walking paths are busy. Pedestrians, bikers, and motorists need to be extra careful as some drivers see less...