The legal definition of a “catastrophic” personal injury is any injury that has “direct and proximate consequences" that "permanently prevents an individual from performing any gainful work." In layman’s terms, a catastrophic injury is so severe that its victims are left with a permanent disability. There are 3 general categories for catastrophic injuries: Cognitive ... More
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How Industry Pressure Causes More Truck Accidents
Passenger vehicles and commercial trucks share an uneasy coexistence. Truck drivers face industry pressure to get to their destination fast and many car drivers don’t know how to handle their vehicles in the presence of a big rig. Look at the 30,000 pounds a semi-truck weighs and the average 4,000 pounds a passenger car weighs. There’s not much doubt about who will take the ... More
Workers’ Compensation FAQs—Mastering The Basics
The workers’ compensation program goes as far back as 1871 when legislation was passed to protect employees in dangerous industries. Today, the program impacts virtually everyone. Here are the answers to basic workers’ compensation questions. What exactly is workers’ compensation? The simplest way to say it is that workers’ compensation is insurance against an injury on the ... More
Al Noga Concussion Lawsuit Reversal A Defeat For Ex-NFL Players
Retired NFL players that suffer lingering damage due to head injuries received a setback in court in July 2019. A ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court denied workers’ compensation benefits to Al Noga, a former defensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings. The basis on which the Al Noga concussion lawsuit was ruled will almost certainly have ripple effects moving ... More
Florida PTSD Law To Protect First Responders Gains Momentum
First responders, such as police officers or firefighters, are—by definition—first on the scene in the event of a tragedy. They have won well-earned praise from society for their heroic efforts. But one recognition they haven’t received is reasonable coverage for the fallout that comes from seeing terrible tragedies up close. Fortunately, that’s changing. Florida passed a ... More