Cars are safer today than they have ever been thanks to newer safety features. However, despite the safety features, smaller cars are still much more vulnerable when they are involved in accidents. This is especially true for small cars that are involved in accidents with large commercial trucks. Smaller vehicles can be pushed and crushed much more easily. They can also be flipped over more easily. However, unless the commercial truck stops in time, most passenger vehicles cannot protect the driver from a collision with a commercial truck.
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It can be almost impossible for applicants to be approved for benefits when a mental impairment is the cause of the problem. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has not always recognized mental impairments in regard to how well someone can do their job. That can mean your application will be denied and you'll need to go before an administrative law judge (ALJ) before you can get benefits. To help you prove that you are unable to work because of a mental impairment like depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety issues, read on find out more.
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Loggers suffer from over 8,000 injuries every year. If you are recovering from a work-related injury, you may be informed that you are about to reach the stage of "Maximum Medical Improvement" (MMI). If you're not sure what this is, you should give a workers' compensation lawyer a call.
Transitioning from Temporary to Permanent Disability
When you are injured at work and you file a claim for workers' compensation benefits, you are required to go through a series of steps as you recover.
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If you are ever in a car accident, it is important to work towards some sort of resolution so that you can fix your car and your health. The ramifications of car accidents can be incredibly long-reaching, so the sooner you begin working on this kind of case, the easier it will be to heal and get back on the road and back to work. The deciding factor in how smoothly this process goes for you lies with the personal injury law firm that you decide to hire.
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A collision between two vehicles can result in serious damage to both the cars and the passengers inside them. Accident victims can seek financial compensation for any damages sustained in an auto accident by filing a personal injury case in court.
Evidence must be presented in court that will support your claim if you decide to sue the other driver involved in your accident. Photographs are a great type of evidence that can establish the facts surrounding your accident and help a judge and jury visualize the events leading up to the accident so that they can assign fault.
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