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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 […]
Coping with Traumatic Brain Injury
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCThe brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It typically weighs only about 3 pounds, but it is made up of billions of nerve cells and other kinds of cells, all intricately connected and designed to send signals to other areas of the body. The brain controls not only how we think, […]
How Much Can I Get in Worker’s Comp Benefits in Alabama?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCMost employees in Alabama are covered by their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Worker’s comp is a no-fault system that is set up to provide benefits for employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness, regardless of who is at fault. In exchange for the no-fault provision, employees are generally prohibited from filing a personal injury […]
What are the Most Important Considerations when Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge PCWhen someone is injured or killed because of the negligence or reckless actions of another person or party, they will most likely need to hire a lawyer to help ensure that they receive just compensation. But hiring a personal injury lawyer is not a decision that should be made hastily. Not all attorneys are the […]
Should I Be in a Hurry to Return to Work after an Injury?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge PCIf you have suffered a work-related injury or illness and you are on workers’ compensation, it is understandable that you may be anxious to get fully recovered and back to work as soon as possible. Being out of work means less income for you and your family, and you may also be worried about how […]
What is the Value of a Wrongful Death Claim in Alabama?
/0 Comments/in wrongful death /by Burge & Burge, PCNegligence is all too common in today’s society. Many times, negligent or reckless actions (or omissions) result in serious injuries, and in such cases, victims have the right to file a claim for damages. In the most extreme cases, these wrongful actions can result in the loss of life. Losing a loved one is always […]
What Must I Prove to Win my Truck Accident Claim?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCTrucking accidents are some of the most devastating incidents that occur on the roadways. When an 18-wheeler that can weigh in excess of 80,000 pounds collides with a regular passenger vehicle, it can result in disastrous consequences. And the majority of the time, occupants of the passenger vehicle are the ones who sustain the most […]
What are the Causes of Railway Accidents?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCTrains are widely presumed to be a safe way to travel. However, railway accidents are more common than most people believe. Each year, there are thousands of accidents with injuries involving trains, and hundreds of individuals are killed in these types of accidents. There are also dozens of train derailments each year that result in […]
How Distracted Drivers Endanger Motorcyclists
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCThere has been a major increase in motorcycle accident fatalities in recent years. Over the past couple decades, the average number of motorcyclists killed in accidents each year has nearly doubled. During the 1990s, the number of individuals killed in motorcycle crashes were less than 3,000 per year. Today, motorcycle fatalities routinely exceed 4,000 or […]