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August 16, 2016 by TatumlegalAdmin

3 Steps to Take After a Workplace Accident

Getting hurt on the job is hardly desirable. Whereas before you were able to work freely and support your family, following a workplace accident you might not be able to perform the same tasks again for a while, if ever. In situations like this, it might seem as if you are suddenly all out of options and have nowhere to go. However, this could not be further from the truth. If you have been involved in a workplace accident and need compensation, you have alternatives to sitting around and feeling miserable. For starters, you should get in touch with a personal injury lawyer.

 

The Tatum Law Firm has many years of experience helping individuals win the settlements they need to get on with their lives, and we can do the same for you. By following this guide on workplace accidents, you can start to educate yourself on what to do if you are ever hurt on the job.

 

What Caused Your Accident?

 

“Workplace accidents” is an incredibly broad term that does not do justice to the painful effects of work-related injury. This kind of harm can come in a number of varieties, and if you have suffered from either of the following, you might have a case.

 

  • Physical injuries suffered on the job that have caused you to miss extended time or have limited your ability to work again in the future.
  • Disease or illness brought on by exposure to dangerous chemicals.

 

In general, employers are required to maintain a safe environment for their employees, though it deserves to be said that some jobs are more dangerous than others. As such, many states offer broad workers’ compensation plans to help these workers. Laws governing workers’ comp, however, can be tedious, so as soon as you are involved in an accident, you should immediately take administrative steps to protect yourself.

 

What to Do After a Workplace Accident

 

Depending on where you live, there might be slightly different rules and regulations as regards your injury. That being said, generally speaking, you will need to notify your employer in writing the second you are injured on the job or made aware of an injury (i.e. in the case of workplace-related illness).

 

After doing this, you will need to submit the proper paperwork as required by your state, and you will want to do this quickly. Wait too long to submit a claim and the court will likely throw out your case. During this part of the process, it is imperative that you look for legal counsel.

 

Get Help from a Personal Injury Lawyer

 

Suffering an injury is bad enough without having to go through the courts system, but unfortunately, that happens to be the case most of the time. Workplace accidents are specifically wearisome, and if you have been hurt on the job, it is in your best interest to get help from a personal injury lawyer.

 

The team at the Tatum Law Firm has been doing exactly this for many years now, and if you want to learn more about the processes involved, contact one of our representatives directly.

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July 29, 2016 by TatumlegalAdmin

Pursuing a Negligence Claim After a Car Accident

Thousands of individuals every year are injured or killed in car crashes, and picking up the pieces of your life after a particularly nasty collision can often prove too big a burden for some families to bear. You are not out of options, however. Pursuing a negligence claim after a car accident is just one of the many avenues down which you can go to ensure that you get the proper compensation you deserve.

The legal team at the Tatum Law Firm has many years of experience helping individuals take their negligence claims to court, and if you were hurt in a car accident and are now facing mounting medical and repair bills, we want to talk to you.

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July 28, 2016 by TatumlegalAdmin

North and South Carolina Motorcycle Laws 101

All vehicles, whether a small sedan or a big commercial truck, are governed by specific state and federal laws. If you are not aware of these general rules and regulations, you could be opening yourself up to major fines, a suspended license or even jail time if an accident was involved. No matter what you drive, it is therefore strongly recommended that you learn the laws governing your specific state. This goes for motorcycle laws too.

The Tatum Law Firm has represented individuals all over the spectrum in our many years of service, and we have seen plenty of motorcycle accidents in our time. If you own a motorcycle in North Carolina or South Carolina, you should be aware of the following rules that can keep you out of trouble with the law.

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July 27, 2016 by TatumlegalAdmin

What to Do When You’re Hurt in a Truck Accident

Truck crashes are some of the most awful forms of automobile accidents in which you can be involved. Though they comprise only about three percent of all vehicular accidents, the damage they cause is far more massive, and worse, incidents are on the rise. If you are hurt in this kind of accident, there is a set course of action you should take to make sure that you can recover from your injuries and most importantly, recover the monetary losses you will face. Read some tips about what to do if you’re injured in a truck accident, and how a personal injury attorney can help.

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July 26, 2016 by TatumlegalAdmin

South Carolina Proposes Mental Workers’ Comp Claims for 1st Responders

If there is any occupation that inevitably takes its toll on the mind, it would have to be first responders. Firefighters, police officers, EMTs and more all face traumatizing situations on a regular basis. Those who work in the industry insist that these incidents take their toll, leading to a high rate of anxiety, depression and suicide.

Seeking to remedy this epidemic, South Carolina legislators introduced a bill early in June that would expand workers’ compensation coverage to include mental health issues. The hope is that with psychological services, therapy, and medications covered, more first responders will have access to the care they need to cope.

If successful, the bill would go a long way towards improving not just the mental health of first responders, but the quality of rescue services in general.

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Filed Under: Workers Compensation

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