Several legal firms refer to themselves as personal injury lawyers, sometimes as compensation lawyers. These are law firms that specialize in obtaining damages for people who have sustained some type of physical or psychological damage or injury.
No win no fee
Most personal injury lawyers operate on a no-win no fee basis. This means that if or when they win the case, that legal fees are paid out of the settlement by the insurance company, and deducted from the overall settlement that has been agreed with the claimant.
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Personal injury lawyers help you secure compensation for injuries covered by insurance covers or those caused by other people's negligence. Understanding the compensation process helps prevent anxiety and uncertainty once you engage the services of a personal injury lawyer. This excerpt details the personal injury compensation process.
Do You Qualify for Compensation?
Once the lawyer receives your case, their first task is to examine you to understand the conditions in which the injury occurred and whether you qualify for compensation.
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Working from home is a popular concept among businesses and organisations today. This arrangement allows workers to perform their duties in the comfort of their homes. However, just like the traditional office working style, remote working presents various physical and psychological risks that expose employees to injury. What happens if you get injured when working from home? Does your employer's workers' compensation still cover you?
Employees can file an injury claim and seek compensation for work-at-home injuries.
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Consent orders and parenting plans outline parenting arrangements between a separated or divorced couple. The major difference between the two is that a parenting plan is an informal agreement, while a consent order is a legally binding document. Choosing the right plan plays a critical role in streamlining parenting responsibilities, rights, permissions and other issues related to co-parenting. Therefore, consider the following factors when comparing the two options.
1. Nature of relationship between the parties
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Injuries that occur after a motorcycle or car crash, slip and fall or other forms of mishaps can be very severe. Things even get more complicated if the accident wasn't your fault and the responsible party isn't cooperating. Personal injury lawyers play an essential role in such cases. They provide expert counsel and help their clients get the compensation and treatment they need to make life easier regardless of the challenges.
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