You were working as a reporter when you went into a hazardous situation to start a live feed. You were on camera when a pole that was beside you blew over. Within seconds, you were hit, and you had a gash on your head.Initially, you thought you were okay. You finished...
Month: July 2020
Would you know if you suffered a closed head injury?
Whether you were in a motor vehicle accident, a work-related accident or some other calamity, you may have felt lucky to walk away relatively unscathed. Perhaps you had no outer signs of injury, so you counted your blessings and went home. Unfortunately, several...
When are property owners liable for alligator attacks?
One of the things Florida is known for -- for better or worse -- is alligators. People who want to see them can head to one of the "gator parks" or other zoological parks in the state. They have plenty of safety measures in place to keep people and the alligators...
Why is it so hard to get Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability is often misunderstood. It's an important protection for people who have worked and earned these benefits. The program is designed to cover disabled workers, as well as their dependents, and to make sure they have the income they need after...
Hurt at work? Here’s what to do next
When you get hurt at work, something you'll want to do is to file a workers' compensation claim. A workers' compensation claim has to go through a specific process for it to be reviewed and paid out.Initially, when you're hurt at work, you should let your employer...
Who’s responsible if you fall on a restaurant’s pavement?
Getting hurt is no one's idea of a good time, but it's even worse when you're hurt on vacation. You were planning to go to several theme parks and to enjoy your time, but you tripped over broken paving stones at a local restaurant and ended up needing surgery on your...