Know When You Need Personal Injury Lawyer
Many people have experienced a personal injury at work or at other locations. The damage that happens to the individual sometimes could be the fault of the person who was injured, but in some cases, it can also be attributed to the negligence of another person or group of people who were or not directly…
Read MoreBicycle Safety Features
In a previous article, we talked about avoiding bicycle accidents and cycling safety. Here we share some safety features and notes for those of you who like to ride bicycles! At Burton Law, safety for the community is always on our mind. Let’s talk about the wheels. The wheels of a bike play a very important…
Read MoreWorkers Compensation Information PART 1
Each state has its own workers compensation laws that require employers to provide their workers with insurance coverage. They can be difficult to understand. Not all employers are required to carry workers’ comp coverage but MOST are. Depending on the state, some smaller companies with a limited number of employees are exempt from having to provide coverage. Other…
Read MoreUninsured Motorist Coverage – Everyone Should Have It
Being in an auto accident can be an unfortunate, unpleasant circumstance… or, a horrible, extremely painful occurrence. On top of dealing with pain and injuries, not to mention damage to your vehicle, you may also have to deal with another highly unfortunate and difficult situation…and that is, dealing with an uninsured motorist. This can mean that…
Read MoreInside Corporate America’s Campaign to Ditch Workers Comp
One Texas lawyer is helping companies opt out of workers compensation and write their own rules. What does it mean for injured workers? by Michael Grabell, ProPublica, and Howard Berkes, NPR October 14, 2015 STANDING BEFORE A GIANT MAP in his Dallas office, Bill Minick doesn’t seem like anyone’s idea of a bomb thrower. But backed by some…
Read MoreSOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE, Part 1
If you or a loved one was injured on the job and now unable to work, you most likely have a disability claim. Workers compensation allows for disability coverage. In some cases, mainly when a worker has been with a company for a long time, and their disability is indeed permanent, they would most likely apply…
Read MoreWho is covered by Workers Compensation in Oklahoma?
Did you know that work-related injuries or illnesses are covered by workers compensation? People often think of getting hurt on the job – from a fall, or a piece of machinery. But people also get sick from their job as well. If you are seeking workers’ compensation benefits, you will have to show that your injury or illness…
Read MoreUnderstanding On-the-Job Injuries Stats & More
The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks and keeps records of on-the-job injuries and fatalities. Nobody goes to work thinking they may get seriously injured that day, but there are many factors that can contribute to an on-the-job injury. Fatigue and lack of sleep, unsafe structures, defective equipment, careless coworkers, etcetera can all cause an incident to occur. One…
Read MoreAn Injury at Your Residence – Understanding Your Homeowner’s Policy
Have you ever needed to make a claim on your homeowner’s policy? Typical, more common things that occur include leaks and water damage, flooding, mold, and maybe fire/smoke damage. But have you ever thought about what happens if someone is injured on your property? If you own a business property (commercial real estate), you could be the subject…
Read MoreDetailed Overview of the Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Making the right decisions, informed decisions, from the beginning of an injury claim will directly affect your outcome. After retaining a competent, ethical, skilled attorney such as you’ll find at Burton Law, the attorney will draft an initial DEMAND LETTER which states all the facts in the case. In some cases, just this letter can lead…
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