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Risks Posed by Debris on Construction Sites
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCConstruction sites are full of hazards, especially if a pedestrian or passerby happens to stumble onto an unmanned or abandoned construction area. Even construction workers with extensive knowledge of on-site dangers are at risk of serious injury, so the risk is considerably higher for those who have no experience in this field. The presence of […]
How Are Pain & Suffering Damages Calculated in a Personal Injury Case?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCWhen a person suffers an injury that is caused by someone else’s negligence, they may be entitled to damages for their losses. This can happen as a result of a number of different types of accidents and events, including: Car accidents Truck accidents Motorcycle accidents Bicycle accidents Pedestrian accidents Nursing home abuse Medical negligence Workplace […]
Understanding Emotional Distress in Workplace Injury Claims
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCWhen someone gets injured in a workplace accident, they may sustain several different types of losses. Some of the direct economic losses include medical expenses, time missed from work (because of the injury), and rehabilitation/retraining costs. Among the noneconomic and intangible losses include pain-and-suffering and emotional distress. If you or a loved one suffered a […]
Liability for Ridesharing Accidents: What you Need to Know
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCRidesharing is an increasingly popular way for commuters in Birmingham and in other major cities to get to where they are going. Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies have made transportation much more convenient and cost-efficient, allowing users to access a ride through an app on their smartphone rather than having to call for a […]
Personal Injury Risks at the Beach This Summer
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCAlabama’s peak beach season is beginning to heat up, and tourists who are looking for some fun in the sun are starting to pour in from nearby states. The Yellowhammer State boasts some of the finest beaches in the world; and this year, the state’s beach tourism is being boosted by $1 million in Covid […]
Can Insurance Companies Spy on Me During an Injury Claim?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCIf you are involved in a personal injury or workers’ compensation claim, you might have the feeling that you are being watched. This idea is not necessarily wrong; insurance companies can monitor your activity if you have filed a claim with them, and sometimes they do. Surveillance of injury claimants is legal as long as […]
Common Causes of On-the-Job Neck Injuries
/0 Comments/in personal injury, workers compensation /by Burge & Burge, PCNeck pain can cause a major disruption in a person’s life. In fact, this type of pain is one of the primary reasons why people miss work. Neck injuries can happen all at once because of some type of traumatic event, or they can come on over time and gradually get worse. For many people, […]
Strategies to Protect and Manage your Personal Injury Settlement
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCIf you are expecting a financial windfall from a personal injury or workers’ comp settlement, you might not be sure what to do with the money. This concern is especially common with people who are not used to possessing large sums of money, because no matter how much you are getting, there are endless ways […]
Are Independent Contractors Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Alabama?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge PCWhen someone is hired as a contractor and they get injured, they often wonder if they are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, employers are not required by state law to obtain workers’ comp coverage for independent contractors, so they are usually not able to get these benefits. However, this does not mean that independent […]
What Happens if you are Involved in a Crash with a Company Vehicle?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCMost Americans will be involved at least one auto accident in their lifetimes, and the average person will be involved in three or four. Car accidents can happen while driving a private vehicle, but they can just as easily happen in a company vehicle. Accidents that happen in a company vehicle are a little more […]