Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: Your personal injury lawsuit will include one or more causes of action that describe how the law, when applied to the facts of your accident, establishes the negligent party’s liability…

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Answer: If you’ve suffered a serious injury because of another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional act, you can file a personal injury lawsuit. This entitles you to receive compensation and other damages relating to your injuries, but the process and the laws governing this can be confusing.

The first and most important step is to hire a skilled and experienced injury attorney. Our personal injury lawyers at Rutter Mills can help you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries. The next step is to…

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Answer: “Pain and suffering” damages, as defined in legal terms, attempt to compensate you for non-economic losses arising from bodily injuries– including physical pain and impairment, disfigurement, mental anguish, inconvenience, inability to enjoy life, and future suffering. The idea is that injury victims suffer through losses that…

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Answer: Assessing which party or parties were at fault in a multi-car accident is one of the more challenging inquiries that a car accident lawyer will face.

Here are just a few things our attorneys will analyze:

• The site and location of the accident
• Citations issued to drivers for traffic law violations
• Road and weather conditions
• And many more…

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Answer: Before you can receive compensation, you must file a claim with your insurance company or the at-fault driver’s insurer. Keep in mind that an insurance company always wants to pay as little as possible to settle the claim quickly. They will also want a statement from you. It could inadvertently harm your claim if you…

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Answer: Many would argue that there is no greater thrill than exploring the open road on two wheels. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents are a constant threat to even the most experienced bikers. Despite their exhilarating appeal and fuel-efficiency, motorcycles are an inherently risky mode of transportation. Riders need serious protection and safety gear at all times – even for short jaunts around town.

Top motorcycle accident injuries:

• Fatal accidents
• Neck injuries
• Pelvis fractures
• And many more…

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Answer: Motorcycle crashes remain one of the most prevalent causes of injury and death on the road. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, motorcyclists are 30 times more likely to die in a collision than those in a motor vehicle. Following basic safety guidelines can greatly reduce your risk of collision.

Motorcycle safety tips:

• Wearing a helmet
• Wear proper protective gear and clothing
• Follow traffic rules and ride defensively
• And many more…

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Answer: Social Security provides more than just benefits for retirees. The Social Security Administration (SSA) also provides benefits for those too disabled to work. They are not available to everyone, and those who qualify might not be eligible for the maximum amount.

Before you can determine the amount of benefits you might recover, you must first qualify for Social Security Disability…

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Answer: If you have applied for social security disability benefits and your claim has been denied – don’t be scared. This may not be the end of the road. Most disability claims are initially denied. If you disagree with the decision, you have the right to an appeal. The appeal process allows you to bring new facts to the table, correct any errors and put your claim in front of a different case agent to review your claim.

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Answer: Eligibility for Social Security Disability insurance (SSD) requires a medical diagnosis of a total physical or mental disability. It means the individual has been unable to work at their current job for at least one year or until death. They must also have the requisite number of work credits– a total of 40 over the past 10 years.

Even if you are eligible, that does not ensure a smooth process. Find out more details about “When am I Eligible for Social Security Disability?“

Answer: There are several steps that need to be taken when you appeal a SSD denial.

• Request for Reconsideration
• Are all records accounted for?
• Set a hearing before the Administrative Law Judge
• The nuances go on and on…

Exactly “How to appeal social security disability denial?” is different for everyone but our experienced Social Security lawyers can help you sift through the red tape.

Answer: Like more of us, you probably have not read the full act. If you’re not working with it every day, it can be very hard to understand just what the act is explaining to someone who may be eligible for workers compensation. That’s where our team of experts come into the picture.

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Answer: Workers’ Compensation is a program implemented by every state in the U.S. to cover medical treatment, lost wages and other compensation for workers who are injured or become sick while on the job.

Regarding a 3rd party Workers Compensation claim, if you are injured because of a defective part on a piece of equipment, you may have a third party claim against the manufacturer of that equipment.

While the subtleties can be clear, the details of exactly what happened can cause things to become confusing quickly.

Don’t Be Confused about Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Workers’ Compensation