I have medical insurance, should I have my providers bill the health insurance? Yes. Once you have obtained an attorney, most auto insurance companies will not pay any further bills. Your bills will be taken into consideration at the time of settlement. This causes issues for many people as the bills sit unpaid until your…
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Would you trust a pilot who never actually flies? / ¿Confías en un piloto que nunca vuela?
Would you trust a pilot who never actually flies? If you’re flying in a plane, ask how many flights the pilot has made and when he last flew. If you’re having surgery, ask how many operations the doctor has done and how often she does it. If you’re hiring a lawyer for potential litigation, ask…
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How a “simple” work comp accident is complicated! / Cómo un “simple ” accidente de trabajo Comp, es complicado!
Imagine you're at work, operating a machine and it malfunctions and chops of your toes. Pretty horrible! And an obvious work comp claim. The comp claim is obvious...pay the medical bills (assuming there isn't the need for future prosthetics) lost wages (assuming you return to the job) and the limited value of the injury (assuming…
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Unanimous win! / ¡Victoria unánime!
Short and Daugherty recently won a workers’ compensation trial for our client; then we won a 3-0 appeal. The trial decision included an award of cervical spine surgery and shoulder surgery. Our client was attacked and beaten by a 6’, 200lb student. The insurance company tried to allege that our client wasn’t injured and, if…
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