What is a Benefit?
A benefit in personal injury law refers to financial assistance from an employer, insurer, or social program during sickness, disability, or unemployment. Examples of personal injury benefits can include financial compensation for lost wages or direct payment for medical procedures. Indirectly, benefits ensure that negligent parties are held responsible and encourage safer practices to prevent future injuries.
When discussing personal injury law, the American Bar Association (ABA) states, “Personal injury law allows an injured person to go to civil court and get a legal remedy for all losses stemming from an accident…” Benefits are one of the previously mentioned remedies for the injury that has occurred, to restore the injured person to the position they were in before the injury occurred, as much as possible, mainly when this occurs while working.
For example, if Jane slips on a wet floor and bangs her head while at work, her company is liable, and they would likely pay her medical bills. The coverage of her medical bills is a benefit Jane would receive from the company. As benefits help those injured, understanding it is essential for anyone navigating a personal injury claim, as they provide those injured with a way of restoring their lives.
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Workers’ Compensation for Home Depot Warehouse Injuries
With people spending more and more time at home during the pandemic, home renovations hit record highs. Thanks to lockdowns, homeowners and renters alike cast critical eyes on the spaces they now spent twenty four hours a day in. Naturally, with this wave of home renovations, home stores like Home Depot saw huge bumps in pandemic induced purchases.
More specifically, Home Depot clocked a staggering $40 Billion in sales over the two year period of 2020 to 2021, according to Business Insider. Beyond customers, many Home Depot associates went above and beyond to serve customers during the pandemic. That includes warehouse workers.
Warehouses can be frightening places to work: serious machinery and tight deadlines are enough to make any person worry for their safety. Moreover, given the nature of many Home Depot products– lumber, power tools, large furniture, etc– there is an added element of danger that comes from working in a Home Depot warehouse. […]
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What If I Get Into a Car Accident and I Don’t Have Insurance?
Car accidents are unfortunately much more common than one might think. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in 2020 there were 104,475 reportable traffic crashes in Pennsylvania. This means that roughly one in every 57 Pennsylvania residents was involved in a reportable accident.
If you or a loved one was involved in a crash, you may benefit from seeking out an experienced car accident lawyer. The car accident attorneys at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss the specifics of your case.
Minimum Car Accident Insurance Required in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law requires motorists to have both a drivers’ license and vehicle liability insurance before getting behind the wheel, according to Pennsylvania DOT Driver & Vehicle Services. Vehicle liability insurance covers medical expenses, lost wages, and any other damages that occur from vehicle-related injuries. […]
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Questions to Ask Your Workers’ Comp Lawyer
Know What to Ask an Experienced Workers’ Comp Lawyer
A workplace accident may mean prolonged medical treatment, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and time off work. Workers’ compensation benefits exist to cover these expenses, but obtaining your benefits isn’t always easy. A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you recover the benefits you are owed.
In Pennsylvania, most employees are covered under workers’ comp for medical costs and lost wages caused by a work-related injury or death. Under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation law, injured workers have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim if they have been injured while carrying out their work-related tasks either on-site or off-site. How long these benefits last depends on the severity of your injury and the possibility of long-term disability.
Unfortunately, employers and insurance companies often deny workers’ comp claims, even when they are valid. That’s where a workers’ comp lawyer can help. […]
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Is it Better to Settle or Go to Trial?
Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help Determine Next Steps in Your Case
During the course of your lawsuit, your personal injury lawyer will discuss your options for settling your case or going to trial. A well-negotiated settlement can leave you financially secure while ending your lawsuit quickly but runs the risk of undervaluing your claim. On the other hand, a winning verdict at trial can bring you the compensation you deserve for your injuries, but at the cost of a lengthy and overwhelming court battle.
Your personal injury lawyer for your accident lawsuit is unique. That is why you need an experienced personal injury lawyer with negotiation skills, a track record of winning verdicts, and a history of reaching bold settlement agreements to help you decide on the best path forward. There are pros and cons to both settling a personal injury case and going to trial. […]
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Light Duty and Workers’ Compensation
A workers’ comp lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys explains “light duty” assignment after a work injury
If you get injured at work, your employer may offer you “light duty” as an alternative to being out of work completely. But this can present a host of questions: What is considered light duty? Will accepting an offer of light duty work prevent me from collecting workers’ compensation? Will I be paid the same salary for light duty work?
Often, people have many valid questions concerning their workers’ compensation claim and precisely what it means if a doctor clears them for light duty. If you have questions about how light-duty work will affect your workers’ comp claim in Pennsylvania, you may want to consult with an experienced workers’ comp lawyer.
What is Light Duty Work?
Typically, when an employee is hurt in a work-related accident, […]
