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Making a claim against a third party when injured on the job

Most of us realize that if we are injured on the job, we have a claim against our employer.  The employer is subject to the Workers’ Compensation Act if there are three or more employees regularly employed.  If so, there are provisions for medical care and, if out more than 1 week, for wage replacement.  …

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Agreements to Arbitrate in a Hospital Setting

Consumer advocates has railed for years about arbitration agreements.  Many arbitration clauses are hidden in fine print.  When the consumer reaches the arbitration panel, it may be heavily weighted against the consumer and the panel may be comprised of professionals in the field whose loyalty to the industry or product outweighs their sense of commitment …

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I was in a collision, but the doctor’s office will not take my auto insurance.  What do I do?

The latest trend is for medical providers to refuse to accept health insurance when you are in a motor vehicle collision.  There may be several reasons for this.  First, they may have run into an insurer who refuses to pay for auto related injuries, trying (unlawfully) to place the onus on the third party’s carrier.  …

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I was injured…in a car wreck, at the mall, by a medical error. How long do I have to make a claim?

There are different time limits provided by the law to make various types of claims. The time limit is usually two years, but there are exceptions. The time limit to make a defamation claim is 1 year. The time limit to notify a municipality is six months of an injury claim, though after that notice …

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