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Common Workplace Injuries: Overexertion and Work Injuries — What Are They?

Each day across the nation, people get up and head to work, ready to perform the duties required of them in their jobs. While some people head to labor-intensive jobs like carpentry, construction, and warehouse work, while others may head to restaurants, office buildings, and other vocations. While most people assume that people with jobs...

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The Myths and the Reality of Claiming Compensation for Personal Injuries

We understand that some people are affected by the myth of a “compensation culture” and may be concerned about what family and friends will think if they make a claim. Passengers injured in a car driven by a family member or a friend can become distressed by the very thought of seeking damages and workers...

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Important Steps to take when Filing a Claim for Personal Injury

Getting hurt by someone else is never a situation that anyone wants to be in. Unfortunately, there are many laws revolving around protecting someone who has been injured and numerous guidelines that must be followed in obtaining the protection that is due to an injured person. Personal injury accidents can affect your life, monetary situations...

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Cruise Ship Injuries – Why They Happen

Most people choosing to take a leisurely vacation on a luxury cruise ship expect everything to be perfect. They are looking forward to beautiful ocean views, hours spent on deck lounging in the sun, and endless food and drink. The idea of many exotic ports of call and a variety of entertaining day excursions are...

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How to Make a Successful Injury Claim

I’m scared to claim from my employer Some people who have been injured at work think that by claiming they’re going to put both their job and the future of their company at risk. This is untrue. Firstly, it is illegal for an employer to either put pressure on an employee to leave, or to...

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Key Questions You Should Ask Before Bringing Your Traffic Accident Claim

Being involved in a traffic accident is likely to be a traumatic experience. Even if you walk away relatively unscathed physically, the shock of such an event can leave you with psychological wounds that require treatment to heal properly. Suffering an injury, be it physical, psychological or both, can have a devastating effect on your life....

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Why Is My Case Taking So Long?

One of the most common questions many plaintiffs ask, usually on the internet, is “why is my case taking so long?” Many clients get angry as the time between the injury and the claim settlement gets longer and longer. Plaintiffs often vent their anger at their attorneys for the delay when, in most cases, it...

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Types of Police Brutality Cases

We expect police to work hard preventing crime and keeping us safe. To be sure, the vast majority of police officers are dedicated to the public good and we are immensely grateful to these law enforcement professionals. However, there are law enforcement officials who ignore their sworn duty and violate the rights of law-abiding citizens....

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Slip and Fall Accidents and How an Attorney can help

A slip and fall accident is usually, just as the name suggests, an accident wherein an individual slips, loses footing and falls. A variety of injuries can be caused by slipping, even when the injured party catches him or herself before hitting the surface of the floor. Falling due to a multitude of reasons are...

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