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Returning to work is a highly anticipated end-goal for almost any traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. It’s nearly impossible to predict whether or not you’ll have the same function and ability before your TBI, but you are entitled to return to work if your health permits it. Dealing with a TBI is challenging for both employers and employees, as your TBI will have major physical,...

What Is An Independent Medical Exam (IME) An independent medical exam (IME) is an exam you have with a unbiased third-party doctor to assess your workplace injuries. A workers comp doctor determines the severity of your injuries, and makes an analysis on when they believe you can return to work.  Your IME is an essential part of securing and evaluating your settlement. But dealing...

Also Read: What Is Workers Compensation? Workers Comp Doctor Evaluation An important step in receiving your workers comp is attending your independent medical exam (IME). This exam can make or break a workers comp case for many injured workers. During an IME, your insurance company’s doctor evaluates your injuries, and determines how long it’ll take for you to likely recover. ...

Receiving Disability For Your Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injuries range from mild to severe, and can be caused by almost anything: sports, work, a car accident, or even just a bad trip. You deserve compensation for any traumatic brain injury that’s negatively affected your life, including: Concussions Anoxic brain injuriesBrain contusionsPenetrating brain...

Traumatic Brain Injuries And CTE Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are far too common in sports. More than 4,500 lawsuits from former NFL players have been filed and settled since 2013. Because of these lawsuits, and the open discussion from affected players, more athletes have identified with the same symptoms. Now, athletes are receiving the compensation they deserve from their brain injury...

What To Do If Your Dog Bites Someone Dog bites are more common than most owners think. In fact, more than 50% of reported dog bites happen on an owner’s very own property. If your dog bites someone, there are ways to legally protect you and your dog.  As the person responsible for your dog, you are liable to pay for the injured person’s pain and suffering. However, to prove to a court...

If you’re injured at work, you’re legally entitled to workers compensation. This money is essential compensation for your lost wages, time off work, medical bills, and more. Workplace injuries are so common that the National Safety Council estimates over 12,600 workers are injured everyday. Sadly, many injured workers are denied compensation, or don’t get the real compensation they...

Workers compensation is insurance that pays for a worker’s work-related injuries and illnesses. This can include something as small as paid time off to recover from a sprained ankle to permanent disability coverage. This is a state-regulated compensation plan that differs from unemployment insurance.   When a worker accepts an employer’s workers compensation benefits, the...

What Are My Rights After I’m Injured? Although workers compensation is supposed to help injured workers recover, many are denied or don’t receive all the benefits they really need. You have many legal rights after you’re injured at work. The best way to legally protect yourself after you get into an accident is to know all the right steps to take.  Also Read: 7 Red Flags You...

Federal eviction update September 4, 2020: Currently, the CDC has released an official no eviction order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If tenants are unable to pay rent due to COVID-19 related reasons, a landlord cannot pursue eviction until December 31, 2020. This does not exempt or absolve a tenant from paying rent. Tenants must still try their best to pay their rent, and must also...