Lawyers Press An Inside View of the Veterans Benefits Claims Process
Posted: April 22, 2012 | Author: Lawyer | Filed under: Car Accident Lawyers | Tags: Veterans Benefits | Comments Off on Lawyers Press An Inside View of the Veterans Benefits Claims ProcessStory By LawWireNews
An Inside View of the Veterans Benefits Claims Process
After ten years of the United States’ military engagement in Iraq and Afghanistan, most Americans have heard about the types of wounds that Veterans are facing-and surviving-with head injuries being the most common. What most people don’t know about is the staggering number of injuries that are taking place.
The Congressional Research Service, a branch of the Federation of American Scientists, issued a report in September 2010, stating that, as of that month, Operations New Dawn, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom had resulted in a total of 178,000 brain injuries, 87,000 cases of PTSD and 1,600 amputations. See: Veterans Disability Attorney
While modern medical technology is saving more lives than ever before in military history, the result is that our men and women who serve overseas are often left with debilitating, if not lifetime, health problems. In addition to the physical and emotional burdens they must carry, returning Veterans frequently find themselves shocked by the financial impact of recovery. In many cases, the veterans may need an advocate, such as a veterans benefits lawyer, to help them pursue the compensation and benefits they deserve.
Attorney NewsThe Herrera Law Firm Inc ask drivers to watch out for motorcycles
Posted: April 21, 2012 | Author: Lawyer | Filed under: Car Accident Lawyers | Tags: lawyers, texas lawyers | Comments Off on Attorney NewsThe Herrera Law Firm Inc ask drivers to watch out for motorcyclesThe San Antonio attorney at The Herrera Law Firm, Inc. urge drivers to keep an eye on motorcyclists, who are vulnerable to serious injuries in wrecks.
The Texas Department of Transportation reports that 87 percent of motorcycle accidents result in injuries or death to the rider. People on motorcycles are five times more likely to sustain injuries and 25 times more likely to die in a wreck than people in cars, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Read the rest of this entry »
NC Job Injury Highlights Need to Protect Your Workers Compensation Rights 2012
Posted: April 21, 2012 | Author: Lawyer | Filed under: Workers Compensation | Tags: workers compensation | Comments Off on NC Job Injury Highlights Need to Protect Your Workers Compensation Rights 2012Last week, a truck driver who was walking on a highway entrance ramp while on the job was hit by another driver and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The truck driver, an Apex man, was delivering a replacement cab to a transport truck that had broken down near the Jones Sausage Road interchange with I-40. As he was trying to cross the highway, the driver of a Mitsubishi struck him. See :
At the end of the day, the truck driver was still listed in critical condition.
No charges were filed against the driver of the Mitsubishi.
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Accidents such as these that occur on the job can lead to serious or even fatal injuries. Workers who are involved in these accidents may be entitled to compensation under the law for their injuries and other losses – even if no charges were filed in the case.
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