Getting hurt at work is rough. Having your workers’ comp denied makes it worse. Fortunately, you have opportunities to get informal reconsideration of your claim. If informal reconsideration is unsuccessful, several formal avenues are available, such as arbitration or a contested case hearing within Texas’s Division of Workers’ Compensation. Ultimately, you can seek judicial review when your workers’ comp is...
Continue ReadingWhen pursuing a personal injury claim, the most common compensation you will receive is reimbursement for your economic and noneconomic damages. These damages include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and more. In some situations, you might hear someone talk about exemplary damages. Understandably, some clients ask what are exemplary damages, and how do you get...
Continue ReadingIf you suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident in Texas, you might wonder how long it takes for these cases to settle. As you face mounting medical expenses and an inability to work, you may feel stressed, anxious, and frustrated. Pursuing a slip and fall lawsuit can help you obtain the compensation you deserve from the liable...
Continue ReadingSuffering injuries in an accident is always an emotional and stressful experience. It’s important to know that when your injuries result from someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation. Depending on your case, you may recover different types of damages. You may be wondering, What are Special Damages? Contact with an experienced personal injury attorney to learn more...
Continue ReadingIn television and movies, most of the excitement happens in the courtroom. However, before parties move into the courtroom, the parties to a lawsuit must gather information. One of the ways to obtain this information is through a deposition. When you file a personal injury lawsuit, this exposes you to the possibility of being deposed, which can be intimidating....
Continue ReadingHow long does an insurance claim take? If you’ve been injured, this question has likely popped into your mind more than once. There’s no concrete answer, but once you’ve obtained a favorable settlement, you could expect a prompt payout from the insurance company. Researching how long an insurer takes to payout a claim may provide more realistic expectations of...
Continue ReadingCommercial vehicle accidents often result in severe injuries and fatalities. Despite your best efforts to drive safely, there may be no way to avoid an accident when you cross paths with a negligent commercial truck driver. Contact the qualified personal injury attorneys at Zimmerman Law Firm to discuss your legal options if you suffered injuries or lost a loved...
Continue ReadingAfter an accident, your injuries may put you out of work and drowning in medical expenses and other stresses. You may be relieved when your attorney negotiates a favorable settlement on your behalf. Now you may wonder, How are personal injury settlements paid out? Some people think that once a claim is settled, their settlement payout arrives immediately. Understanding...
Continue ReadingAfter an accident, any injuries you sustained can create severe disruption to your daily life. In addition to focusing on your physical recovery, you may feel overwhelmed and frustrated by your mounting medical expenses and an inability to work. You may feel relieved when your attorney obtains a favorable settlement on your behalf. But, you may wonder, do you...
Continue ReadingIf you were recently in a car accident, you may be in discussions with the insurance adjuster regarding the damage to your vehicle. The insurance adjuster may be using phrases such as “totaled car value calculator” or “total loss calculator.” The insurance company calculates the totaled car value to determine if the car is a total loss and, in...
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