Category: injured worker

Car Accidents & Traumatic Brain Injuries: What You Need to Know

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are a serious public health issue that can dramatically alter a person’s life. At Smith and Beckey Law Firm, we believe that knowledge is power, especially when it...

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Workers’ Compensation: 5 Myths vs. Facts

Have you gotten sick or injured because of your job? You may think there’s not much you can do about the situation and feel like you have to pay the medical bills...

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Navigating a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Suffering an injury at the workplace can be a daunting physical and emotional experience. Not only are you concerned about your immediate health but also about keeping up with bills and the...

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Workplace Burns: A Guide for Employees

One of the worst injuries you can experience in the workplace is burns. According to the American Burn Association, nearly 100,000 people each year in the US are hospitalized for burn injuries,...

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The Importance of Working with a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

People fall victim to personal and work-related injuries every day. However, many are unaware that they could be entitled to compensation due to their injuries, and they take no action. Additionally, workers’...

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7 Signs of Workplace Fatigue

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), occupational fatigue has become a steadily growing safety issue in the workforce, with reports showing that 5,333 workers were fatally injured on the job...

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How to Calculate the Cost of Damages for Pain and Suffering

What qualifies as “damages”? Have you been injured in an auto collision due to someone else’s negligence? You may be entitled to compensation for the damages and losses resulting from the collision....

How to Pursue a Workers’ Compensation Claim

If you are injured while on the job and are looking to get workers’ compensation, it may prove to be more challenging than expected. Many employers will avoid granting compensation, especially if...

How to Keep Mistakes in Your Medical Records from Damaging Your Case

If you’re pursuing a personal injury case, your medical records–both past and present–play a critical role in the success of your case. Although you can’t correct mistakes in your past medical records,...

How Can You Prove Lost Wages if You’re Self-Employed?

Aside from being illegal, underreporting your income can be financially devastating to you if you’re injured in a car wreck. 1. If you become disabled, you will not be insured for Social...

3 Tips for Getting Disability Claims Approved

About 60% of Social Security Disability initial claim applications get denied. Such a startling number may make you feel like giving up before you get started. But before you give up altogether,...

Top 10 Most Common OSHA Violations

Unsafe work conditions may be present in almost any type of workplace. Companies are required by OSHA to maintain safe working practices. However, there are often many violations that go overlooked by...

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