What is a Loss?
A loss is the monetary value assigned to an injury or damage in a personal injury claim, including pain and suffering, past and future income, future medical care, at-home assistance, current medical bills, etc.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, “loss” is defined as “the harm or damage resulting from an injury; the deprivation or detriment to an owner or possessor as a result of a judgment or voluntary transfer of property.” As such, loss is often a broad term in law, encompassing both tangible and intangible impacts as loss can come from a variety of forms of damages.
Legal principles governing loss aim to provide remedies, compensation, or restitution to individuals or entities adversely affected by wrongful acts, accidents, or adverse events. Loss can include economic loss, personal loss or property loss. The assessment of loss often involves evaluating evidence, calculating damages, and applying legal standards to determine liability and appropriate remedies in civil litigation or legal disputes. As a legal term, loss underscores the importance of addressing and mitigating the impacts of losses through legal recourse and equitable remedies in accordance with applicable laws and judicial principles.
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What is the Average Value for Workers’ Compensation Settlements?
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Settlements
The average value for a workers’ compensation settlement is $42,008. But for a few reasons, this is not a reliable ‘average’ value for a workers’ compensation settlement. Settlements can range from $2,000 up to $40,000, or even into the millions in rare cases. Because all injuries are different, the average payout is not the best gauge of how much you can expect to receive if you settle. For example, the medical expenses alone for an injury that requires surgical care will likely be much higher than injuries that do not require such corrective action. As such, there is no “one size fits all” settlement. In this article, we will walk you through the basics of workers compensation, the settlement and claims process, and finally break down settlements by injury type.
Please be advised that the information below is loosely general. […]
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Types of Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation
What Injuries are Covered under Workers’ Compensation?
Recovering from a workplace accident can be a particularly trying time in any professional’s life. Different from a regular accident, workplace accidents often involve heavy machinery, may be more serious, and come with a whole slew of legal ramifications. What’s more, as an employee, you must navigate your return to work, which can put strain on an already fractured relationship with your employer. If you or a loved one was harmed in a workplace accident, Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys expresses its deepest sympathies.
From counseling hundreds of clients successfully through the workers’ compensation process, we can say that the best thing to do in the wake of a workplace accident is to try to remain calm. Focus on your recovery, and all of the other pieces will fall into place. For more information on what to do after an accident, […]
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Four Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
What are the Different Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
In the midst of a workplace injury, it is natural to feel overwhelmed. If you or a loved one was injured in a workplace accident, Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys expresses its deepest sympathies. Recovering from an injury you suffer at work can be a challenging time. Between managing your health, navigating the claims process, and figuring out how to move forward with your employer, the last thing you need to do is waste energy worrying about what your workers’ compensation benefits will cover.
To demystify workers’ comp, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about your benefits. To learn more about when to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer, what types of injuries are most common, and how Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can serve you, read on. For more specific recommendations about your case, […]
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Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Cintas Warehouse Injuries
Each year, thousands of workers find themselves injured and unable to work due to a workplace injury. While these incidents are common, workers’ compensation and the rights of employees–specifically warehouse workers, go undiscussed.
If you are employed by a Cintas warehouse in Luzerne County or another large business and are in need of legal representation, the workers’ compensation lawyers of Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys are here for you.
Cintas Warehouse Injuries, Death
Cintas is an industrial laundry service serving businesses across the United States. Commonly, these warehouses utilize massive dryers, conveyor belts, and other large machines.
Unfortunately, in these settings, workplace injury and death are common.
In 2007, the company was cited for safety violations when an employee shattered his arm in a workplace accident. The Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration (WISHA) found that Cintas had multiple violations including:
- Lack of employee safeguards from rotating or revolving parts in machines; […]
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Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for TJ Maxx Warehouse Injuries
When a workplace injury occurs, you likely are filled with panic of the prospect of lost wages, unpaid medical bills, and the unknown of when and if you can return to work. For TJ Maxx warehouse employees, the physical demands of the position make them susceptible to workplace injury. However, they may not know who to turn to when an accident occurs.
The Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys workers’ compensation lawyers are ready to represent TJ Maxx warehouse employees in their workers’ comp claims.
Common Workplace Injuries in TJ Maxx Warehouses
Warehouse employees know that the hustle and bustle of these spaces in and of themselves can be dangerous. From forklifts transporting heavy pallets to loud noises and large machinery, accidents occur even to the most trained employee.
However, as time progresses, technology has taken on many roles in manufacturing, […]
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