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3 Important Questions to Ask a Criminal Lawyer
No criminal offense should ever be taken lightly. Hiring a criminal lawyer to help you with your case shouldn't be, either. You and your attorney need to be on the same page when it comes to your defense. In order to do that, you need to ask the right questions to...
Can You File a Civil Lawsuit for a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you've been hurt on the job, you want justice for your injuries. You also want the financial compensation necessary to make up for lost wages and cover the cost of medical treatment. The pain you suffered, both mental and physical, should be taken seriously by your...
The Workers’ Compensation Hearing Process
Sometimes a workers' compensation claim can be quickly resolved. However, there are other instances in which a claim has to go to a court hearing. Your workers' comp lawyer will help you know which route your case will most likely take. If your case does need to go to...
How to Choose a Doctor for Your Workers’ Comp Case
Getting treatment for your workplace injuries is a top priority. However, so is getting the best medical counsel to provide support for your case. How should you choose a doctor for your workers' comp case? Charlie Burnette, a workers' comp lawyer at Burnette & Payne,...
Your Employer’s Role in Your Workers’ Compensation Case
Suffering a debilitating work injury is agony enough. Filing a workers' compensation claim for that injury can bring its share of hardships, too. When filing a claim, it's best to meet with a workers' comp lawyer to discuss all aspects of your case. One major...
Why Is Nighttime Driving More Risky?
Driving always comes with a certain set of risks. While accidents can happen under even perfect conditions, there are certain circumstances that increase the danger. Take nighttime driving, for example. What puts you at a higher risk of an accident – and what can you...
Use Defensive Driving to Avoid Auto Accidents
Cars make our lives so much easier. But in the wrong hands, they can cause destruction and damage to both people and property. While some accidents can't be helped, there are things you can do as a driver to minimize your risk. Charlie Burnette, a personal injury...
A Doctor’s Role in a Workers’ Compensation Case
If you've had to file a workers' compensation claim, it's for one reason: you've been hurt at work. Regardless of the type or severity of your injuries, you'll need to see a doctor as part of the claims process. But what role does the treating doctor play in your...
What Do Workers’ Comp Claims Administrators Do?
A workers' compensation case can be very confusing, especially if you've never had to file a claim like this before. Part of the process will be talking to a workers' comp claims administrator. What is this person's role in your case? Get the facts from a workers'...