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Should I Be in a Hurry to Return to Work after an 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 […]
Do Pedestrian Accidents Increase in the Summer?
/by Burge & Burge, PCPedestrian accidents claim the lives of thousands of individuals each year. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic-related events in 2017. This works out to about one pedestrian death every 88 minutes. Initial estimates for 2018 by the Governor’s Highway Association show that pedestrian accident fatalities […]
FELA vs. Workers’ Compensation
/by Burge & BurgeMost workers in United States are covered by an insurance plan that provides compensation for work-related injuries. The vast majority of organizations that cover their employees for injuries or illnesses on the job carry workers’ compensation insurance. The railroad industry has a completely separate avenue for workers to obtain compensation for these types of injuries […]
What is Causing my Neck & Lower Back Pain after a Car Crash?
/by Burge & BurgeMotor vehicle accidents are an everyday occurrence. And oftentimes, they result in minor injuries and minimal vehicle damage. Some injuries are immediately noticeable; such as cuts, scrapes, bumps, bruises, and broken bones. Other injuries are not always noticed right away, however. This is especially common with neck and lower back pain that happens after a […]
The Dangers of Seat Back Failures in an Accident
/by Burge & BurgeCar seats are designed to stay in place when there is an auto accident, or at least that is what most consumers believe. We know the dangers of being thrown hard against the dashboard or windshield in the event of a crash, and this is why almost every state requires vehicle occupants to wear a […]
Who is Responsible for Your Workplace Injury?
/by Burge & BurgeIf you have suffered an injury or illness at your place of employment, you deserve to be compensated. Your avenue for recovering compensation will be determined by who is responsible for your workplace injury. In a large number of cases, you will be eligible for benefits under your employer’s workers’ compensation policy. Workers’ comp provides […]
Collisions in Parking Lots and Parking Garages
/by Burge & BurgeDuring a typical weekday, parking lots and parking garages in the downtown areas are filled with vehicles of those who are at work. On the weekends, lots and garages at restaurants, retail stores, and shopping malls tend to get busy and fill up as well. During these busy times, there are greater risks of collisions […]
Does Geography Matter when Hiring a Lawyer for your FELA Claim?
/by Burge & BurgeThe Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) is a law passed by Congress in 1908 to protect railroad workers who become injured on the job. FELA established a uniform federal system for railroad workers to recover compensation for injuries and illnesses that happen while they are working. FELA is similar to the workers compensation system that […]
How Does a Whiplash Brain Injury Occur?
/by Burge & Burge, P.C.Whiplash is a rapid and forceful jolt to the neck that causes the neck to quickly fling back and forth. This motion is similar to cracking a whip. When many people think of whiplash, they think of the severe pain and stiffness it causes in the neck, and the requirement for many sufferers to wear […]
Teen Drivers and Distractions in Alabama
/by Burge & Burge, PCDistracted driving is a growing problem among all age groups. Statistics show that driving while distracted now accounts for approximately one-fourth of all motor vehicle crash fatalities. At any given moment during daylight hours, 660,000 motorists are texting while driving or doing something else with their electronic devices while behind the wheel. Distracted driving is […]