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  • Causes Of Truck Jackknife Accidents And What To Do If You're Involved In One


    One of the scariest accidents is when a semi-truck jackknifes. No accident is without its perils, but jackknife accidents seem especially dangerous. Part of the reason for that perceived danger is that such accidents usually involve numerous vehicles. Find out how jackknife accidents work and what to do if you're involved in one. How a Truck Jackknifes To understand how a jackknifing accident happens, you need to understand a little about how semi-trucks work.
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  • Injured On Your Neighbors Property? 4 Ways To Safeguard Your Personal Injury Claim


    The warm weather may be over, but there's still plenty of time to enjoy activities with friends and neighbors. Unfortunately, some of those activities may include increased risk for accidents and injuries. When you head to those neighborhood activities, it's important that you pay close attention to situations that may lead to injuries. Unfortunately, there may be situations where you simply can't see the hazards, such as darkened areas of homes or yards.
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  • Offshore Injuries: Who Is Responsible, And Can You Sue?


    Having fun in the water is something most people like to do every summer. Boating, fishing, diving, swimming, jet-skiing, water skiing, and having offshore parties are all fun things to do on the water ... until it is not so fun anymore because somebody gets hurt. Offshore injuries are often the worst because people have to make a beeline back to shore, get into a car, and race to the nearest hospital.
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  • How To Handle Your Personal Injury Medical Exam


    When an accident upsets your life, it can have far-reaching consequences. You might be surprised at the way even minor injuries affect you, for example. In some cases, you might be asked to appear at a special type of medical exam during your quest to obtain financial compensation. Read on to find out more about dealing with the independent medical exam (IME). What is the purpose of the IME? You might not realize it yet, but your entire personal injury case hinges on your injuries and medical expenses.
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  • Hurt In A Car Crash? Back Up Your Injury Claims And Optimize Potential Compensation


    After being injured in a car crash that was the other party's fault, it is essential to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to represent you as you negotiate for fair compensation to cover your pain and suffering. Your lawyer will do most of the legwork, such as dealing with the stress of working with the other party's insurance adjuster and court officials, as well as handling all the paperwork that has to be managed throughout your case.
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  • What To Know About Permanent Disability And Workers' Comp


    What to Know About Permanent Disability and Workers' Comp While you certainly appreciate the workers' comp benefits you've been receiving, the partial wages may not be enough to pay your bills and you may be wondering what could happen if you don't soon return to your job. It stands to reason, the more severe your workplace injury the longer your recovery time. If you have not been able to return to work in a timely manner after your injury, you may facing a particular type of injury and your workers' comp benefits could be in for a change.
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  • You Did What At Work?! Three Of The Most Bizarre Worker's Compensation Cases That Actually Won


    A worker's compensation case can be difficult to win in some situations. After you prove your injury happened while on the clock and was a direct result of work, you have to spend the time going through a lengthy case in the courts. Some people strike it lucky, however. Below are some of the craziest cases of worker's compensation where the courts ruled in favor of the employee. Be Smarter Than The Machine
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  • Important Qualifications In A Disability Claim


    Getting approved for social security disability can be difficult, especially when you're not sure what it takes to get approved. Here are some of the critical requirements for a successful disability claim.  You Need to Have Earned Enough Income Since the disability program is a shared social security net, it requires you to have contributed to the funds at some point in your life. The SSA requires you to earn 40 credits in general, earning up to four per year.
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  • Are You Liable If A Glitch In Your Vehicle's Computer Causes An Accident?


    Modern vehicles depend on computer hardware and software to manage their processes and components. As such, they can suffer from some of the same problems associated with computers, such as glitches. In fact, a report released by J.D. Power found reports of software-related glitches in vehicles are on the rise, and there has been a 45 percent increase in recalls for software-related problems. One question that's sure to come up, if it already hasn't, is whether or not a person could be held liable for damages if a computer glitch caused him or her to get into an accident.
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  • Find Understanding And Advanced Help For VA Disability Claims


    It can be hard to find the right set of answers for a Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claim. Proving a legitimate disability may seems straightforward--especially for the person suffering--but sometimes the evidence isn't good enough. If you didn't report the problem while in the military, you may face challenges while proving that the injury actually happened in the military. Problems such as pain and mental/behavioral issues can exist without proven, physical evidence, but a few of the following situations can help you understand what the VA is looking for in a strong, actionable disability claim.
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