Car accidents are an everyday occurrence in the modern world, but their frequency does not mean that they are minor incidents. These events have the power to cause major property damage, substantial injuries or the loss of life. Not surprisingly, the legal system has well-established rule for addressing these grievances, but most people lack a sophisticated understanding of this process. Understanding the following answers to common questions will help you avoid some common errors that car accident victims may make.…
Social Security disability hearings are complicated, and involve several different experts who are critical to your case. Knowing who to expect at your hearing helps you prepare for the process, and makes it easier to understand how your case is decided. With that in mind, these are the three people that you can expect to meet at your Social Security disability hearing.
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
The Administrative Law Judge is the person who will ultimately make the decision on your case.…
You were hurt on the job, so you filed a worker’s compensation claim. Much to your dismay, your claim was rejected. If this sounds like your situation and you feel that your claim was rejected unfairly, you can still appeal the decision. According to Nolo, 80 percent of workers who are initially denied worker’s compensation don’t appeal their claim. This may be partially due to the fact that people aren’t sure how to go about the process.…
