FAQ
Does Workers’ Comp Pay For Pain And Suffering?
In New York, the workers’ compensation law pays benefits to workers injured on the job, but it does not provide compensation for pain and suffering. Workers’...
How Do Motorcycle Crash Bars Work?
Crash bars are useful for reducing damage to motorcycle engines and body panels when it falls on the side. Commonly, a crash bar is a...
Do Hospitals Pay Wrongful Death Claims Out Of Court?
Wrongful deaths in hospitals are an unfortunate reality of the medical profession. Patients may be harmed when employees of hospitals commit negligent medical errors, such...
Why Do Attorneys Ask To Approach The Bench?
During a trial, the judge may call the lawyers to the bench, or the lawyers may request to approach the bench. The bench is the...
Are Workers’ Comp Benefits Taxable Income?
Workers’ compensation benefits are not considered taxable income at the federal, state, and local levels. Workers’ comp benefits are non-taxable insurance settlements. While a worker...
How Do Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid?
Personal injury lawyers make money by winning personal injury cases in court or by settling personal injury case out of court. For the majority of...
Can You Sue A Nurse For Medical Malpractice?
Nurses, like doctors, can be found liable for improperly treating a patient. Yes, a nurse can be sued for medical malpractice if it can be proven that...
Can A Car Accident Cause Depression?
Car accidents can cause long-term stress that can eventually lead to depression. According to WebMD Health News, a car accident can cause depression. Like other types...
Can You Use A Car Seat After An Accident?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), child restraint manufacturers, and personal injury lawyers at The Perecman Firm, all recommend that child safety seats be...
Can a Car Accident Cause a Herniated Disc?
Car accidents can lead to a herniated disc, as well as nerve damage. The disc injury and nerve injury can be related, such as when a...