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Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation & Social Security Disability Benefits at The Same Time?
/by Burge & Burge, PCWhen someone suffers a work-related injury, they are usually eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ comp program reimburses injured employees for reasonable and necessary medical expenses, a percentage of lost earnings, and rehabilitation and retraining costs. In many cases, those who get injured at work are able to return within a few days or […]
Are You Still Eligible for Compensation If You Did Not Have Your Seatbelt On During a Crash?
/by Burge & Burge, PCThe aftermath of a car accident is often filled with regret. If you’d known the roads would be so bad, you would’ve called out of work instead of braving the bad roads. If you’d known someone was going to T-bone your car at an intersection, you should’ve worn your seatbelt. Hindsight is 20/20, which isn’t […]
The Dangers of Whole-Body Vibration Injuries Among Railroad Workers
/by Burge & Burge, PCIn the railroad industry, many workers experience cumulative trauma because of the types of jobs they do. It takes an immense amount of force to power a train that is moving millions of pounds of steel and cargo, and workers who are helping to move these trains are at risk of whole-body vibration injuries. Whole-body […]
The Dangers of Toxic Chemical Exposure in the Railroad Industry
/by Burge & Burge, PCToxic chemicals play a pivotal role in the US economy. Substances that are toxic and infectious are used regularly across a wide range of industries. Many of these hazardous substances are transported across the country by rail, and if they are not handled properly, there is a major risk that workers in the railroad industry […]
What are the Causes of Railway Accidents?
/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 […]
Risks Posed by Debris on Construction Sites
/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?
/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
/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
/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
/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 […]