Posts by Alexander D. Napolin, Esq.
The Big 13 Signs You Need to Call A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
The Big 13 Signs – You Need to Call A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Some of the signs below happen before the claim is ever denied. Others happen with accepted claims. Read this blog article to learn all the signs that you need to call a workers’ compensation lawyer for help with your claim. By identifying…
Read More...The Ultimate Qualified Medical Evaluation FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
So you are hurt at work and soon thereafter a packet of papers from the insurance adjuster arrives in the mail. It’s a bunch of paperwork that you don’t understand including information about obtaining a Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME). You could call the adjuster and ask about it. But then you remember that the adjuster…
Read More...Workers Compensation and Working From Home: What You Need to Know
Workers Compensation Working From Home – The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to work from home. This is a great opportunity for workers, but also comes with risks. If you are injured while working from home, is worker’s compensation available to help? In this blog post, we will answer that question and give you some…
Read More...Working in a Warehouse? You’re More Likely to Get Injured Than the Average Worker [2022]
Working in a Warehouse? You’re More Likely to Get Injured Than the Average Worker If you work in a warehouse, you’re more likely to get injured on the job than the average worker. That’s according to statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In fact, Amazon warehousing jobs are more dangerous than the…
Read More...The Risks of Being a Victim of Driver Negligence as a Homeless Person [2022]
Driver negligence is a serious legal issue that can have devastating consequences for homeless people. Most people overlook the risks of being a victim of driver negligence as a homeless person. Statistics show that homeless people are hit by drivers far more often than people in other demographics. This is because homeless people tend to…
Read More...Traffic Deaths in California are on the Rise: What You Can Do to Stay Safe [2022]
Traffic deaths in California have been on the rise in recent years, and this is a problem that needs to be addressed. Traffic collisions are a leading cause of death in the United States, and they are only getting worse. In this blog post, we will discuss why traffic deaths are on the rise, and…
Read More...Will My Pre-Existing Conditions Hurt My Workers Compensation Case? [2022]
If you have a pre-existing condition, you may be wondering, “Will My Pre-Existing Conditions Hurt My Workers Compensation Case?” The good news is that in California, pre-existing conditions cannot be used to reduce most of the benefits you are entitled to receive. The bad news is that employers and their insurance adjusters try to deny…
Read More...10 Tricks Insurance Adjusters Use to Lowball Your Auto Accident Injury Case [2022]
If you’re involved in an auto accident, the insurance carrier will have an adjuster to evaluate your claim. The insurance adjuster evaluates the information that you submit and decides to pay or not pay your claim. While these adjusters may appear friendly and professional, it is important to remember that their job is to settle…
Read More...A Perfect Guide for Workers’ Compensation and Medicare Set-Asides [2022]
Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) is an arrangement in which a portion of a workers’ compensation settlement is set aside to pay for future medical care related to the injury. To help you understand, we assembled a perfect guide for workers’ compensation and Medicare set-asides. The MSA amount is placed in a trust or an…
Read More...How Medical Bills Are Paid After A Car Accident [2022]
You were seriously injured in an accident when your vehicle crashed, now your medical bills mounting as well. Oftentimes people hear that when an accident occurs someone else’s car insurance has paid for their medical expenses for the accident. How did their medical bills get paid? Can I get paid for my health care expenses?…
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