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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How to kill your lawsuit in 3 easy steps / Cómo matar su demanda en 3 sencillos pasos
How to kill your lawsuit in 3 easy steps: Lie. Lying is wrong. We all do it. We all say “that baby is adorable” when we’re thinking otherwise. We lie to save someone’s feeling or to prevent an argument or all sorts of things. But in litigation, a lie is never acceptable. In fact, it…
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