Insurance Claim

Posted on 5/15/13 by Pat Maloney When you’re hurt on the job, you may be eligible to seek compensation and payment for your medical bills through a workers’ compensation claim. In filing this type of claim, there is no need to prove employer responsibility or liability in your accident. You simply must meet a few basic requirements.Workers’ Comp ClaimsWorkers’...

Posted on 4/6/13 by Pat Maloney According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, truck accidents killed more than 3,600 people and injured another 80,000 in 2010 alone. Unfortunately, many of these accidents were likely preventable. Help prevent these accidents from happening to you and your loved ones by learning more about truck...

Posted on 5/25/13 by Pat Maloney OSHA has standards and regulations for all employers, no matter what industry they’re a part of. There are, however, a few sectors considered more dangerous than most. For these, OSHA has created industry-specific safety standards all employers must follow. One such industry is construction. According to the Bureau...

Posted on 4/12/13 by Pat Maloney Construction is a dangerous line of work. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2011, it was the second most dangerous industry in the country, second only to transportation. There were more than 700 construction-related fatalities that year and, on average, four out of every 100 workers suffered...

Posted on 4/27/13 by Pat Maloney When you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, you need to connect with a lawyer – and fast. A lawyer can help ensure you’re compensated for the injuries and damage caused and that you’re not stuck footing the bill for something that wasn’t your fault. Unfortunately, there are thousands of truck accident law firms out...

By Shyam A SunderLet us start with a dramatic illustration. You are driving and suddenly a pedestrian lunges in front of you. You do not stop in time and hit him.After getting over the shock, you thank your lucky angel because you are fully covered by an automobile insurance policy. It even covers medical liability. You feel relieved.Unfortunately,...

Posted on 5/20/13 by Pat Maloney No matter what type of industry you work in, there is an inherent employer responsibility to provide you with a safe and hazard-free working environment. Your employer should establish and enforce workplace safety protocols and abide by all standards set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or...

Posted on 5/9/13 by Pat Maloney When you’re in a wreck caused by another driver, you’ll need to file a third party insurance claim. A third party insurance claim is filed with the other driver’s insurance carrier and can compensate you for your car repairs, medical bills, and any other costs you’ve incurred because of the accident. Unfortunately,...

Posted on 4/22/13 by Pat Maloney If you’ve been seriously injured, you have the right to compensation. Unfortunately, personal injury claims can be highly complicated and, often, difficult to win. For the highest likelihood of success, it’s always best to consult a serious personal injury lawyer before proceeding with your case. A serious personal...

Posted on 5/2/13 by Pat Maloney There are two distinct types of claims when you get in a car or truck accident: a first party insurance claim and a third party insurance claim. A first party insurance claim is filed with your own insurance carrier, either because the accident was your fault or the other driver had no insurance. It’s also used in cases...

Posted on 4/16/13 by Pat Maloney When you’ve been in a car accident, you’ll likely need to file a claim with either your insurance company or the other party’s in order to recoup costs for your car repairs, medical bills, and other expenses incurred. These are called first party and third party insurance claims.However, how do you know which type...

A long suspected trend has more statistics to back it up: As the Eagle Ford Shale oil boom continues to grow, the oil field roads between Corpus Christi and San Antonio are becoming more and more deadly.According to a new report by the Texas Department of Transportation just released last Friday, in the 23-county Eagle Ford Shale area, fatal traffic...

One of the biggest problems you can run into if you’re in a car accident is if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance. What can you do?  When there is no insurance, it looks like your only option to recover is to sue the at-fault driver personally.  But if that driver doesn’t have money or assets to pay for your damages, then in most...

The tragedy of a devastating car accident can strike anytime, anywhere – and anyone. The worst part of being the victim of an accident is that the person who was not at fault often suffers as much if not more than the driver of the vehicle that caused the wreck. If you have been...

If you are involved in a car accident that was the fault of another person, your first step should be to seek quality medical attention for your injuries. However, it’s also important to think ahead to what will happen when the bills for that medical attention start rolling in....