If you've recently been involved in a major car accident, there is probably a lot going through your mind. Unfortunately, there is so much to think about after such an incident that people rarely consider the legal ramifications involved and whether or not they should hire a lawyer. But getting an attorney that specializes in helping people who have had car accidents should be at the very top of your list.
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Workers compensation isn't just for workplace accidents that lead to injury. A certain class of injury, called the repetitive stress injury, is also a common cause for claims. The reason is simply because many jobs require the type of daily movements that lead to these types of injury. For example, carpal tunnel, a condition that affects the wrists, arms, and hands of many office workers, is a repetitive stress injury and it may be covered by worker's comp.
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If you have worked for a company that employs enough people to require workers compensation insurance, then you have a legal right to compensation if you are injured at work. While this is true, the filing process can be difficult for some. If you have tried to file for workers compensation and have recently received a rejection on your claim, then you should know that you can appeal this decision. This requires you to go through an administrative hearing.
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Motorcycle accidents have many moving parts, and if you are injured as part of a motorcycle accident when you're the passenger, things can get even more complicated. But it's important to take an active role in getting compensation for any injuries you sustained. Here are some things that you can do.
Have a Thorough Talk with the Driver About Next Steps
Some of the steps for reporting a motorcycle accident inevitably fall on the driver.
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Being charged with a crime can be a scary situation, especially if this is new to you. When this happens, the situation may involve an arrest and then a trial. After being arrested, your first step should be to hire a good criminal-defense attorney. He or she can help you make decisions about your case, and one of the decisions will be how you should plead. This suggestion your lawyer makes to you will most likely be based on your criminal record, the evidence in the case, and the likelihood that he or she could place reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors.
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