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 comes to understanding the implications of such injuries. In this article, we’ll explore what TBIs are, their causes, symptoms, and how they can […]
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, and a large proportion of those injuries are work-related. When injured in this way at work, you are eligible for worker’s compensation. However, […]
Finding the Help You Need After A Traumatic Brain Injury
The human body is one of nature’s most complex machines, and its continued normal operation relies on your brain’s safety and functioning. Our skeletal system protects such a vital piece of our body, but there are times when it can’t keep us safe. Traumatic Brain Injuries can occur from negligent motor vehicle accidents or any […]
How a Gap in Treatment Affects Your Personal Injury Claim
After an auto collision, you have filed the police report, exchanged insurance information with the other driver, and have called someone to pick you up. What is your next step? For most people, all they can think about is getting home–and we understand! A collision, even a minor or moderate incident, can be shocking, emotional, […]
Factors That Affect the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim
As personal injury attorneys, some of the most common questions we hear from our clients are “How much is my case worth” or “How will my case be valued?” While this may seem a simple enough question, it is nearly impossible to determine the value of a case during the initial consultation. Calculating damages is […]
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. Damages are defined as financial and non-financial losses resulting from the negligence of another. These losses may include medical bills, property damages, and […]
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, there are ways to prevent mistakes in your medical records following an injury or disability. 1. Specify the cause of injury. When you […]
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, here are three steps you can take to improve your chances of Social Security Disability claim approval. 1. Gather the right documentation. The […]
How a Gap in Treatment Affects Your Personal Injury Claim
After an auto collision, you have filed the police report, exchanged insurance information with the other driver, and have called someone to pick you up. What is your next step? For most people, all they can think about is getting home–and we understand! A collision, even a minor or moderate incident, can be shocking, emotional, […]
How Medical Treatment Affects Disability Claim Approval
One of the key ways to improve your chances of having a Social Security Disability claim approved is tied to the medical treatment you receive. Seeking treatment Before applying for Social Security Disability, you need to have a strong recent medical record proving that you have been seeking treatment for your condition, as well as […]
