Getting hurt at work is never a great time, but it can be a big headache if you're not quite an employee of the company. Here are some questions to ask yourself to figure out where you stand with a work injury as a contractor.
Does their Insurance Policy Cover You?
If you are a contractor, then the company likely didn't purchase any workers compensation insurance for you. If that is the case, ask your boss what they would like you to do.
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When you're involved in a motorcycle accident that you didn't cause, you fully expect the insurance company to compensate you for your injuries and damage. However, insurance companies are always looking for ways to avoid paying claimants and will use any excuse to give you less than what you're owed or nothing at all. Here are two things the adjuster may use against you to get out of paying your damages and losses.
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If you've been involved in a work-related accident that left you with a brain injury, it doesn't have to be the end of your employment. With employer accommodations, your job duties can be modified so that you can return to work. If your memory has been affected by your brain injury, there are modifications you can request. These modifications will help you perform your job duties without interfering with the day-to-day running of the company.
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Wrongful death lawsuits are filed on the behalf of someone who has died as a result of wrongful actions or another party's negligence. Typically, the only person who can file a wrongful death lawsuit is the executor of the decedent's estate, which is usually a family member. In this mini-guide you will learn information about some of the causes of wrongful deaths, compensation and how a wrongful death attorney may be able to assist you with the case.
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If you own a dog, then you need to be prepared for the possibility that they will bite someone when you are at the park. While you should always keep your dog on a leash, sometimes that is not enough to prevent a bite. A person might walk up and try to pet your dog without asking, and get nipped. Or someone else might have their dog off the leash, and then their dog might attack yours, and the owner might get bit while trying to break up the fight.
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