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Determining Liability for a Left-Turn Accident
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCMaking a left turn may be a routine driving maneuver, but it is actually far more dangerous than many people realize. In countries like the United States where we drive on the right side of the road, turning left goes against the flow of traffic, and when we do this, there are a lot of […]
Will a Personal Injury Settlement Affect my Social Security Disability Benefits?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCIf you have suffered an injury that resulted from the actions or omissions of another party, you may be eligible to file a civil claim for damages. A personal injury claim allows you to seek compensation for direct monetary losses such as medical expenses, property damage that occurred during the injury, and lost earnings, as […]
Mistakes to Avoid with an Accident Injury Claim
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCGetting injured in an accident that was caused by someone else is one of the most devastating events anyone could ever experience. A moderate to severe injury will often leave you hospitalized for an extended period of time, and you may also require a significant amount of ongoing medical care in order to fully recover […]
Important Tips for Preventing a Boating Accident in Alabama
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCSummer is here, and Alabama boating season is upon us. Our numerous lakes, rivers, and access to the Gulf of Mexico make the Yellowhammer State a prime vacation spot for those who love to fish, sail, or just spend some time out on the water with family and friends. This year, we can expect even […]
Will Social Security Benefits Be Impacted by COVID-19?
/0 Comments/in social security benefits /by Burge & Burge, PCWhether you currently receive Social Security benefits or you are one of the millions of Americans who stands to draw on benefits later in life, you may have heard rumors and whispers about the future of this program. It isn’t just hearsay; the fact is, COVID-19 could put the future of Social Security in some […]
What Happens When you are Injured by an Aggressive Driver?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCAggressive driving is commonplace in Alabama these days. People are constantly in a hurry to get wherever they are going, and many of them will cut corners wherever they can to save a minute or two. If you have been driving for any length of time, there is no doubt that you have come in […]
How the Coronavirus may Affect Personal Injury Cases
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCThe COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping the country has understandably occupied much of our attention as a society. Never before has a viral outbreak caused large sectors of our economy to shut down in an effort to slow the spread of the disease. This has many people wondering how the public health emergency that was […]
How Alabamans are Coming Together during COVID-19
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCThe coronavirus pandemic is one of the worst viral outbreaks America has ever had to deal with. Each day, tens of thousands are testing positive for the virus, and thousands have already died from it. To deal with the COVID-19 crisis, most state governments have taken the unprecedented step of shutting down nonessential businesses in […]
Can I Collect Workers’ Comp if I get Hurt while Working from Home?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCWith the COVID-19 pandemic forcing countless businesses to shut their doors, many companies are moving their workforce to their homes at least temporarily while this situation is ongoing. This means that thousands of Alabamans are working from home for the first time. With so many employees working remotely, telecommuters often wonder whether or not they […]
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 […]