Ledger Law Firm

Barring unusual facts or circumstances, workers who suffer an injury in the workplace or in the scope of their duties as an employee can expect to be eligible for workers' compensation. Of course, this assumes that the employer of the employee carries workers' compensation insurance that helps injured workers receive this compensation. In some instances, injured workers may be surprised…

According to Nationwide, a leading insurance provider in the United States, more than three out of every 10 workers' compensation claims for construction-related businesses are caused by falls. This assessment was made after Nationwide processed more than 10,000 claims for construction businesses. This is just one industry where workplace injuries are common, but the fact remains that falls are a…

It is important that you protect your legal rights and receive the compensation that is owed to you for any workplace injury, but compensation is especially essential for high-value claims. As a general rule, the more serious your workplace injury is, the more time you will need to recover. In some cases, workers may even suffer from a permanent disability…

According to Safety National — a large workers' compensation coverage provider that covers nearly one-third of self-insured employers nationally — the most common claims for catastrophic injury include: Motor vehicle accidents (24% of all catastrophic injury claims, according to Safety National) Falls (24% as well) "Struck by" accidents, which include being struck by machines, falling objects or vehicles (20%) Acts of crime…

If you have been injured in an accident at work, it is wise to receive an honest assessment of your workers' compensation claim for a local workers' compensation lawyer. There are several reasons why it is in your best interest to discuss your claim with a lawyer you trust who is also located near you. Here are three reasons why…