Worker's Compensation Law: How To Handle Work-Related PTSD
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3 May 2022
The human brain works uniquely. It self-preserves information by temporarily blocking out the gory details of a severely traumatizing event. Unfortunately, these details do not vanish. They get stored in the subconscious. With time, the brain will process them in bits. The defense mechanism against these traumatizing thoughts often leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Sadly, proving that an accident affected your psychological health is more complicated than a physical injury case.
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The Four Phases of an Accident Claim
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16 February 2022
If you've been involved in a car accident, you need to start thinking about the possibility of filing a claim. Even if you're not sure that you wish to file a claim, you should treat your situation like there might be a case. Car accident attorneys encourage victims to look at these four phases of the process.
Right After the Accident
Immediately following an accident, your goal should be to call 9-1-1 and seek medical treatment.
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Don't Lose Important Evidence Found At The Scene Of A Truck Accident
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20 December 2021
With all accidents, you will need to make sure that someone rushes to the scene of the accident to make sure that you preserve any lost evidence. However, this is especially true with truck accident cases because you will have to deal with a commercial truck company that has its own interests first and foremost.
How a Truck Accident Attorney Can Preserve Evidence
An attorney can file a motion to preserve evidence.
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How To Handle An Incompetent Workers' Compensation Adjuster
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18 October 2021
When you are working with an insurance adjuster, you might think that the adjuster is trying to take advantage of you in order to minimize the payout that you will receive. However, in some cases, the insurance adjuster might simply not know what they're doing. If you are dealing with an inadequately trained insurance adjuster, you may need to retain legal counsel.
Why Workers' Compensation Adjusters Are Sometimes Poorly Trained
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