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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'...
Does Chronic Pain Qualify for Disability Benefits?
If you've suffered a life-changing injury or illness, working with disability lawyers is often your best bet for getting the benefits you're entitled to. An attorney can help get your claim through the process for a variety of medical conditions. But what about...
4 Things to Know About Disability Cases & Medical Treatment
Your approval for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits depends on a variety of things. However, one of the most critical parts of your claim the medical treatment you received. The disability lawyers at Burnette & Payne want you to remember a few important...
5 Workers’ Compensation Benefits You Need to Know About
Once you know when to contact a workers' comp lawyer, you'll need to start learning about the different benefits to which you are entitled. Although every claim is different, there are five benefits that are commonly received by those who are hurt on the job. Here's a...
When Do You Need to Hire a Workers’ Comp Lawyer?
Depending on the size of the business, many employers are required to have insurance coverage for workplace injuries. But just because your company has workers' compensation insurance, it doesn't automatically mean that you'll get paid if you get hurt at work. If that...
What Plaintiffs Need to Know About Personal Injury Cases
One person's negligence can sometimes cause injury to another. In many cases, the victim's medical expenses and other costs add up quickly, causing them to seek compensation from the person who caused the accident. Once you've decided to file a claim and have hired a...