Workers' compensation is an insurance that employers carry to pay for injuries their workers sustain on the job. If you suffer an injury and your employer does not have coverage, you cannot make a workers' compensation claim. However, New Hampshire law states that...
With so many semi-trucks on the road every day, the risk of accidents is significant. If you were in an accident with a semi-truck and you believe the driver was at fault, one important component of your case is the driver’s electronic log. Most companies use...
There are three main types of distracted driving. Cognitive distractions divert your focus away from driving. Visual distractions cause your eyes to leave the road. Manual distractions make you take your hands off the wheel. You can reduce your risk behind the wheel...
Brain injuries, both nonfatal and fatal, are common for those who work in construction. These injuries occur when there is a violent jolt or blow to the head that causes damage to the brain tissues. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discusses that common...
A growing number of motorists across New Hampshire and the rest of the United States are choosing large trucks or SUVs, rather than traditional sedans. While large cars and trucks may offer more protection in the event of a crash to those riding inside them, they...
When looking at microsleep, it is important to understand what it means in the specific context of driving. Why is it so dangerous? What sort of unique problems can microsleeping cause in general? How microsleep works WebMD discusses the impact of microsleeping on...
If you have experienced an auto collision injury, you may be facing both steep medical bills and forced time off work during your recovery. With financial pressure mounting, you understandably want to receive your insurance payout as quickly as possible....
All jobs come with a certain level of risk. Industries such as construction, manufacturing and agriculture naturally have heightened ones. Workers' compensation offers a way for injured workers to obtain financial aid during and for recovery. However, insurers deny...
There are generally four types of workers’ compensation disability ratings, three of which result in benefits for an injured employee. What is the requirement for a disability rating, and who is responsible for assigning the rating? Understanding disability versus...
While an insurance adjuster may speak kindly about making things right for you after an accident, the goal of the insurance adjuster is to get you to accept the lowest offer possible. Consider the different types of compensation that may be available to you before...
