Falls are an incredibly common workplace injury. You might be surprised to find out that about 600 people die per year from falls at work and of them, over 100 are falls that occur on the same level. You don’t even need to be up high to die from a fall. When it comes to […]
Author: Norin Chea
How to Apply for (and Win) Disability Back Pay
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set up to assist anyone who has a disability. That’s good news for the 61 million U.S. adults who live with one. If your condition renders you unable to work, you may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). In addition, you could also receive disability back pay to […]
How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer in Washington State
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people die from accidental injuries and over 27 million suffer injuries that require medical attention in the emergency room. The cost of all of these injuries? Over $600 billion. Injuries result in medical costs, lost wages from time off of work, loss of future wages if your injuries impact […]
Should You Hire a Social Security Disability Lawyer?
In 2018 the average age of a person receiving disability income from Social Security was 54.7 years of age. Of those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 86% were for disability or blindness. The majority of people who apply for Social Security disability benefits do not receive approval the first time. This may be for a […]
How To Improve Your Chances of Winning a Disability Case in WA
In the United States, 86% of the people currently receiving Social Security Income qualified due to blindness or a disability. Receiving approval of your disability case is difficult, confusing, and lengthy. Only about 36% receive approval on the initial application, and 13.8% on their request for reconsideration. Even with those disappointing statistics, the national level […]
8 Documents to Have When Meeting Car Accident Lawyers
Every year in the United States, around three million people are injured in car accidents. If you’re involved in a motor vehicle crash, a car accident lawyer can help you receive the compensation you need to seek medical treatment, recoup lost wages, and more. When you meet with one for the first time, it pays […]
Common Motorcycle Injuries: 8 Ways to Stay Safe on the Road
According to statistics, compared to car accidents, motorcycle accidents result in triple the number of injuries, 6 times the medical bills, and 5 times more deaths. These are sobering facts for any bike rider. Fortunately, there are ways to significantly reduce your risk of accidents and motorcycle injuries while on the road. By following these […]
6 Wrongful Death Suit Mistakes to Avoid
Nearly 170,000 people died as a result of unintentional injuries in 2018. Unintentional injuries like motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, and workplace injuries are the third leading cause of death in the US. If your loved one has died as a result of someone else’s negligence or actions, you may want to consider […]
Collision Crash Course: What To Do When You’re Not at Fault
According to the Department of Transportation, in 2019 approximately 36,120 people died as a result of motor vehicle accidents. It doesn’t matter how defensively you drive, the risk of being involved in an automobile collision during your lifetime is significant. Almost six million automobile crashes happen every year in the United States, with rear-end […]
At-Fault or No-Fault Insurance? Understanding Car Accident Laws in California
Understanding car accident laws and insurance law is important so that in the event of an accident you know your legal rights and obligations. It doesn’t matter how carefully you drive, there is always at risk of being in a collision due to the carelessness of another driver. In 2018 California residents were in 3,259 […]