12Mar 2019 by Pat Geddie
Workers’ Compensation Claims after a Head Injury

Workers’ Compensation Claims after a Head Injury

Workers Compensation
Head injuries can happen on the job in many ways. Some of the most common causes include falls, explosions, getting hit by falling objects, motor vehicle or heavy machinery accidents, and more. No matter how a head injury happens, the workers compensation claim that follows can be complicated and frustrating. You should contact a workers’ compensation lawyer in Sherman Oaks for assistance as soon as possible after your accident. Effects of Head Injuries Head trauma can result in a variety of injuries, including the following: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Skull fractures Eye or ear injuries Facial and jaw injuries Perhaps the most complex injury from head trauma is a TBI. These injuries can range from mild to severe, though they are always a serious medical issue that requires immediate medical…
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11Jan 2019 by Pat Geddie
How Does a Pre-existing Condition Affect a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

How Does a Pre-existing Condition Affect a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Workers Compensation
Most of us have had some type of injury in the past, and the effects of certain injuries may be lingering. If you hurt yourself at work, a pre-existing condition may complicate your workers’ compensation claim. If you had an injury before a work accident caused new injuries or aggravated old ones, you should seek legal assistance from a workers’ compensation attorney right away. There are different situations in which a pre-existing condition may be an issue in your claim: You had a previous injury that had completely healed, and your workplace accident reaggravated the same type of injury again. You had a previous injury and still have some symptoms, and your workplace accident significantly worsened the injury and symptoms. You had a previous injury (whether or not you still…
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