Category Archives: Personal Injury

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

An employee or their dependents can receive workers’ compensation benefits for an injury or death arising out of and in the course of employment. The employer or their insurance carrier pays for necessary and reasonable medical treatment, loss of wages … Continue reading

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Workers’ Compensation — Temporary Total Disability Benefits

If an injured worker is disabled for a period of more than seven days, he or she will be eligible to receive temporary total benefits at a rate of 70% their average weekly wage, not to exceed 75% of the … Continue reading

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$63,500 Jury Verdict — Contested Liability and Damages in Auto Accident Case

This case, handled by Alan Grening of Garces & Grabler, P.C., involved moderate injuries sustained by a 32-year-old man and his 12-year-old son who were passengers in a taxi when it collided with another vehicle at an intersection in Perth … Continue reading

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$167,500 Settlement Obtained in Sidewalk Fall-Down Case

Alan Grening, a senior associate with Garces & Grabler, P.C., obtained this settlement on behalf of a 55-year-old man. The man fractured both arms and required surgery. In addition, he also had other serious medical conditions unrelated to this trip … Continue reading

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Personal Injury – Immediate Steps to Take If You Have Been Injured

If you have sustained an injury, it’s important to contact a Personal Injury attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights. If you plan to file a lawsuit, it is important to file the lawsuit before the Statue of … Continue reading

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Workers’ Compensation FAQs – Litigation and the Adjudication Process

1. I was awarded Disability Benefits by a Workers’ Compensation Judge. When will I receive my benefits? The Workers’ Compensation Insurance carrier has by law, 60 days in which to process the payment after which time you may be entitled … Continue reading

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Workers’ Compensation FAQs – Employer/Insurance Carrier Accident Reporting Requirements

1. One of my employees just reported a work-related injury to me. Do I have to report this to the State? You should report all work related injuries/illnesses directly to your WC carrier or Third Party Administrator who in turn … Continue reading

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Workers’ Compensation FAQs – Employer/Insurance Carrier Accident Reporting Requirements

1. One of my employees just reported a work-related injury to me. Do I have to report this to the State? You should report all work related injuries/illnesses directly to your WC carrier or Third Party Administrator who in turn … Continue reading

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Workers’ Compensation FAQs – Timelines

1. How long must I be out of work before I am eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits? By law, you must be unable to work for seven days (including weekends and holidays) before you are eligible for temporary disability … Continue reading

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Workers’ Compensation FAQs – Benefits Information

1. What kind of benefits am I entitled to receive? An employee or his/her dependents can receive workers’ compensation benefits for an injury or death arising out of and in the course of employment. The employer or its insurance carrier pays … Continue reading

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