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Are Railroad Workers Eligible for Workers’ Comp?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCThe short answer to this question is “no”. Railroad workers are not covered by workers’ compensation; instead, injured workers in the railroad industry are eligible to file a Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) claim. While FELA claims have many similarities with workers’ comp, there are some very significant differences as well. What is FELA? FELA […]
How Social Media Use Can Impact a Personal Injury Claim
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCMost Americans use one or more social media platforms to connect with friends and family, and to stay updated on everything that is happening. Facebook, Instagram, and others have revolutionized the way we communicate with each other, and for many people, social media is an integral part of their lives. While being active on social […]
How Common are Distracted Driving Accidents?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCThe short answer is – these types of accidents are extremely common. In fact, Business Insider reports that distracted driving is by far the leading cause of car accidents in the US. And although estimates vary, experts agree that the vast majority of motor vehicle accidents involve some type of driver distraction. Distracted Driving by […]
How to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCPedestrian accident fatalities have been on the rise in recent years, and this should be a cause for concern for everyone – especially those who have children. In 2018 (the most recent year we have full records for), there were 6,283 pedestrian deaths. This marked a 3% increase over the previous year, and it was […]
Five Ways to Respect Motorcycles on the Road
/0 Comments/in car accident /by Burge & Burge, PCMotorcycle accidents have been on the rise in recent years. During the 2010s, motorcycle accident fatalities were at or near the 5,000 mark, which is a substantial increase from the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the annual fatality rate was around 3,000. Motorcyclists run a much greater risk of injury than occupants of other […]
Common Forms of Nursing Home Abuse
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCIn recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of cases of abuse in America’s nursing homes. Last year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the number of cited abuse deficiencies more than doubled from 2013 to 2017. In addition, the percentage of abuse deficiencies at the highest level of severity […]
Preparing for an Independent Medical Exam (IME)
/0 Comments/in workers compensation /by Burge & Burge, PCIf you are injured during the normal course of your day due to the negligence of another party, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to be compensated for your losses. Experiencing an injury on the job brings a different and sometimes more limited compensation. If your employer has four or more […]
Holidays and Drunk Driving Accidents
/0 Comments/in car accident /by Burge & Burge, PCThe holidays are a time of great celebration with those closest to us, and most of us look forward to this time of year. But in the midst of these festivities, there is a lot more alcohol consumption, and more drivers out on the roadways who have had too much to drink. The period between […]
5 Common Construction Accidents
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & BurgeConstruction is one of the most dangerous industries in our economy. Workers do fast-paced jobs with heavy equipment and machinery, often in high places, all while having to deal with uncontrollable factors such as inclement weather, what the guy (or gal) next to them is doing, and many others. About 10% of all workplace injuries […]
Workers’ Compensation and FMLA: What Happens When Both Programs Apply?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & BurgeWhen an employee suffers a serious illness or injury, there may be more than one option for obtaining time off to recover. Under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees are allowed to take off up to 12 weeks each year for a qualifying event. If an illness or injury was work-related, the employee […]