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The Worst Advice After a Car Accident

Accepting a quick settlement after a car accident can be a costly mistake, especially if you haven’t finished medical treatment or don’t know when you’ll be able to return to work. In Washington, D.C., Maryland,...

No puedo trabajar tras un accidente de camión en Washington D. C.

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

If a truck accident in Washington, D.C. keeps you from working, your personal injury claim may include the wages you lose while you recover. Depending on your injuries, that can also include reduced income if you return with...

Hartford te ha suspendido las prestaciones por incapacidad permanente

Publicado en «Discapacidad a largo plazo».

If Hartford stops paying your long-term disability benefits, you may be able to appeal. Read the termination letter carefully and act quickly because you may have only 180 days to file your appeal. Why Did Hartford Stop My...

Expulsado de la carretera en un accidente de tráfico en Washington D. C.

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

If another driver hits you and forces you off the road in Washington, D.C., call the police, get medical care, and take photos of the vehicles and accident scene if you can. You may end up hitting a curb, guardrail, another...

Qué puedes esperar de un examen médico independiente (IME) en el marco de la indemnización por accidente laboral

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If workers’ comp is sending you to an Independent Medical Examination, or IME, the insurance company wants another doctor to examine you and give an opinion about your work injury. In a D.C. workers’ compensation case, the...

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When Work Makes an Old ACL Injury Worse

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you tore your ACL at work but already had problems with that knee, you may be worried the insurance company will blame everything on your old injury. A preexisting knee condition does not automatically prevent you from getting...

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Talking to the Insurance Company After a Car Accident

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

After a serious car accident in Washington, D.C., the other driver’s insurance company may contact you before you’ve even had time to understand how badly you’re hurt. You could still be in the hospital or...

3 Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

After a car accident in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, three of the biggest mistakes are waiting too long to see a doctor, giving the insurance company a recorded statement, and hiring a lawyer who does not handle...

Herniated Disk Settlement After a Work Injury in D.C.

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you already have a herniated disk from work, you may be wondering what your workers’ compensation settlement could be worth. The answer usually depends on how the injury affects your ability to work, what treatment you need,...

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Preexisting Conditions on Workers’ Compensation

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

A preexisting condition can affect your workers’ compensation claim, but it does not automatically mean your claim should be denied. In Washington, D.C., you may still be able to get workers’ comp if your job made an old condition...

What to Do After Falling From a Roof Donahoe Kearney Construction Work Injury

What to Do After a Construction Fall at Work in Washington DC

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you were seriously hurt in a construction fall at work in Washington, DC, you may be dealing with painful injuries, missed paychecks, and medical treatment. You may also have questions about what to do next and how to protect...

Knee Surgery After a Work Injury in D.C.

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If a doctor says you may need knee surgery after a work injury in Washington, D.C., your workers’ compensation case becomes more serious. Surgery can affect your medical treatment, your time out of work, your income, and the...

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Herniated Disk Workers’ Comp Settlement Value After a Work Injury

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you have a herniated disk from work, the value of your workers’ comp settlement usually depends on how badly the injury affects your job, your paycheck, your medical treatment, and your future care. A herniated disk is not...

Hospital Bills and Recovery After a Serious Car Accident

Hospital Bills After a Car Accident DC

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

If you were just released from the hospital after a serious car accident, you may feel like the worst part should be over. A lot of people find out quickly that it is not. Once you get home, the stress starts to hit in a different...

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Workers’ Compensation for Nurses After a Patient Assault

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If a patient assaults you while you are working as a nurse in Washington, D.C., you may have a workers’ compensation claim that covers medical treatment and lost wages. After something like this, you are not focused on paperwork...

When Workers’ Comp Delays Physical Therapy in DC

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If workers’ compensation is delaying physical therapy in D.C., it can slow down your recovery and leave you stuck in pain longer than you should be. Physical therapy is often an important part of treatment after a serious work...

ACL Surgery After a Car Accident in Washington, DC

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

If you need ACL surgery after a car accident in Washington, D.C., you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, and other damages. ACL surgery can mean months of recovery, physical therapy,...

Fell Off Roof at Work in DC

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you fell from a roof or fell off a ladder at work in Washington, DC, you already know how fast it happens. You’re hurt, you’re out of work, and now you’re trying to figure out what comes next. A roofing...

Highway Car Accident in DC? What to Do Next

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

If you were seriously hurt in a highway car accident in Washington, DC, you may be dealing with back or neck injuries, broken bones, head injuries, or injuries that require surgery and ongoing medical treatment. You may also...

Ironworker Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Washington DC

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Ironworkers face some of the most serious injuries on construction sites, including falls from heights, crush injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, burns, and amputations. If you are hurt while...

Torn Your Rotator Cuff Working as an Elevator Mechanic?

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you’re an elevator mechanic who injured your shoulder at work, you know how difficult it can be to do your job when you can’t lift, reach overhead, or use your arm without pain. Elevator mechanics spend their...

Knee Injury After a Car Crash in DC

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

A knee injury after a car accident in Washington, D.C. can affect just about every part of your life. Walking, driving, going to work, and even getting around your own home can become difficult when you’re dealing with...

Workers’ Compensation for Security Officers in Washington, DC

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Security officers and Special Police Officers (SPOs) in DC are frequently injured on the job, and workers’ compensation insurers often dispute these claims. The work is physical, fast paced, and unpredictable. Officers are...

What to Do After a Hit and Run in DC

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

If you were hurt in a hit and run car accident in DC, it can leave you shaken and unsure where to turn. Not knowing who hit you makes everything harder when you are dealing with injuries, car repairs, and missed work. After...

Qué hacer si tu hijo sufre un accidente de tráfico

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

When a child is injured in a car accident, the case follows a different process than an adult car accident claim. Parents or guardians handle the case, but the law includes added protections focused on the child’s future. Medical...

Why Seeing a Specialist Matters in a DC Workers’ Compensation Case

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

When you get hurt at work, seeing the right medical specialist quickly is one of the most important steps you can take for your health and for your workers compensation case. Specialists diagnose injuries that do not show up...

Can’t Work After a Car Accident? Here’s What to Do Next

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

If a car accident in Washington DC left you hurt and unable to work, you are not alone. Many people in the DMV suddenly lose income and feel the pressure of growing bills after crashes on major roads like 395. When your paycheck...

If You Can Survive the Beltway at Rush Hour, You Can Survive a Workers’ Comp Adjuster

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Anyone in D.C. who has survived 395 at rush hour knows what chaos feels like. A workers comp adjuster is the person from the insurance company who handles your claim. They call you for information, ask questions, and try to...

Assaulted at Work? Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits Now

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you were assaulted at work, you can and should file for workers’ compensation right away. Many people are told not to report an assault or that it doesn’t count as a work injury, but that is not true. At Donahoe Kearney,...

When to Call a Car Accident Lawyer After a Crash in the DMV

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

Why You Need to Call a Lawyer After a Car Accident You should call a lawyer after a car accident because the insurance company is not on your side. Their goal is to pay as little as possible, even when you are seriously hurt....

Injured Riding In An Uber

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

Passengers in Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare apps have the same rights as anyone who is a passenger in a private vehicle when there is a car accident. There are more and more rideshare drivers on the road, so naturally, there...

Hurt at work in Virginia

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Virginia workers’ compensation attorneys can help you. If you have been seriously injured at work, hurt at a job site, or while working in Virginia, you know the uncertainty and stress that a work injury can bring to you and...

Cómo influyen las pruebas médicas en las reclamaciones por accidentes de tráfico

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, having strong medical evidence is key to proving your injuries and getting fair compensation. It’s essential to show how your injuries occurred...

Excusas que utiliza el seguro de accidentes de trabajo para retrasar sus pagos

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Cuando uno se lesiona en el trabajo, los trámites de la indemnización por accidente laboral pueden resultar abrumadores. Incluso con una lesión legítima, la compañía de seguros puede utilizar tácticas para retrasar o negar sus beneficios. Son expertos en este juego, pero no...

Asegurar una indemnización por rotura del manguito de los rotadores

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Yes, you can win a workers’ comp settlement after a serious injury like a torn rotator cuff—especially with the right legal team on your side. We regularly help people who get hurt on the job and are now facing surgery. Maybe...

Un peatón atropellado en un paso de peatones de D.C.

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

A pedestrian hit by a car in Washington, D.C., has certain rights against the other driver and the driver’s insurance company. If you were hit by a car while walking in Washington, D.C., you may be entitled to compensation—and...

Obtención de facturas médicas pagadas después de un accidente de coche en DC

Cómo cobrar las facturas médicas tras un accidente de tráfico

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

Después de un accidente grave en el DMV, muchas personas piensan que el seguro del otro conductor pagará automáticamente sus facturas médicas. Desafortunadamente, no es así como funciona. El seguro del otro conductor no cubrirá tus gastos...

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Guía del trabajador sindical sobre la indemnización por accidente laboral

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

How Does Being in a Union Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits if You Get Hurt at Work? Union workers in the Washington, DC area often face higher risks of job-related injuries because the work is physically demanding....

Qué hacer cuando su caso de compensación a los trabajadores es negado en DC

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

What Is a Notice of Controversion and What Does It Mean for My Case? When an insurance company denies your workers’ compensation claim, it files a Notice of Controversion. This means the insurance company is disputing your...

Compensación de los trabajadores después de la lesión del LCA

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Usted se rompió el LCA en el trabajo - Asegúrese de obtener lo que necesita de DC Compensación a los Trabajadores Una lesión en el ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) puede ser doloroso y debilitante. Todos los tipos de trabajadores están en riesgo de...

Why Waiting to Hire a Workers’ Comp Lawyer Can Cost You Benefits in DC

Esperar a conseguir un abogado de accidentes de trabajo puede costarle caro

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Attorney Frank Kearney once spoke with a man who suffered a serious back injury while working in D.C. He had worked for the same commercial construction company for 16 years, so he trusted that his employer and the insurance...

Compensación para trabajadores de la construcción

Injured at a Construction Site? Don’t make these mistakes.

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you were injured at a construction site you need to act fast. If you suffer a work injury on a construction site, acting quickly protects your health and your rights. If you get hurt at work from a fall or a serious construction...

3 maneras de no estropear su caso de desgarro del manguito rotador

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

What Is a Torn Rotator Cuff? When tendons in your shoulder get damaged or torn, they cause a torn rotator cuff, which can be extremely painful and impede proper arm movement. Surgery may be necessary to repair it, particularly...

Qué hacer tras un accidente de tráfico por conducción temeraria

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

In a busy city like Washington DC, reckless driving is a major cause of serious car accidents. Crashes often happen on the Beltway, I-495, and busy city streets like those in Chinatown, where heavy traffic, narrow lanes, pedestrians,...

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¿Puede mantener a su familia tras un accidente laboral?

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Your family depends on you. You can’t let them down. In the realm of workers’ compensation, a work injury changes everything. You will go from providing a comfortable living to being unable to work. You’ll...

3 formas de perder un caso de negligencia médica

Posted in Medical Malpractice.

How to Lose a Medical Malpractice Case in 3 Easy Steps At Donahoe Kearney, we handle medical malpractice cases differently. Medical malpractice is a specialized area of law, and you or your lawyer can run into serious problems...

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Revisión de un expediente de recurso por incapacidad de larga duración

Publicado en «Discapacidad a largo plazo».

If your long-term disability benefits were denied in Washington, D.C., your appeal starts with the claim file. That file—kept by the insurance company—is the only thing a federal judge will review if your case goes to court. Whether...

Cinco consejos de seguridad para los trabajadores de la construcción

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Construction Is Regarded As One of the Most Dangerous Occupations Construction safety is critical because construction work is anything but fully safe. Construction work has many dangers. These include heights, large moving...

Cómo denunciar un accidente de tráfico que no ha sido culpa suya

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

One of the questions we get a lot is how to report a car accident that was not your fault. The short answer is to call the police right away, get a crash report, and collect the other driver’s contact and insurance information....

You Need To See A Doctor In A D.C. Workers’ Compensation Case

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you get hurt at work, seeing a doctor is one of the most important things you can do for your health and your workers’ compensation case. Even if the injury does not seem that serious at first, or you think you can keep...

Comprender la indemnización por accidente de trabajo y el trabajo ligero

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you’ve suffered a work injury in Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, understanding workers’ compensation and how light duty fits into your recovery is critical. These benefits are designed to protect you by covering...

Reclamaciones por negligencia médica en DC

Posted in Medical Malpractice.

¿Tiene dudas sobre la solidez de su posible caso de negligencia médica? En Donahoe Kearney, nuestro experimentado equipo de abogados de negligencia médica está aquí para guiarlo a través del proceso de evaluación y...

Still Getting Medical Bills After a Car Accident

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

If you were not at fault for the car accident, it can feel confusing and unfair to still get medical bills. A lot of people assume the other driver’s insurance company will start paying everything right away, but that is usually...

Understanding Permanent Total Disability in Workers’ Compensation

Posted in Long Term Disability, Workers' Compensation.

What Is Permanent Total Disability (PTD)? Permanent Total Disability (PTD) is for workers whose job injury or occupational disease prevents them from returning to any form of gainful employment. Under the D.C. Workers Compensation...

Usted podría estar en un acuerdo sobre la indemnización de los trabajadores de DC

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

La idea de un acuerdo puede dar lugar a muchas preguntas ... La mayoría de la gente no sabe que a menudo hay un acuerdo al final de un caso de compensación de trabajadores en Washington, DC. Cuando la gente se lesiona en el trabajo,...

Cómo poner fin a las molestas llamadas del perito del seguro

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

¿Cómo puede detener las llamadas del perito del seguro que intenta hablar con usted después de un accidente de coche? Usted tiene mucho que hacer frente después de un accidente de coche. El tratamiento médico y las citas, el tiempo perdido de su trabajo y su familia,...

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Dónde presentar su reclamación de indemnización por accidente laboral

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

La presentación de su lesión en el trabajo DC en VA o MD podría costarle miles de dólares Usted ha sufrido recientemente una lesión en su lugar de trabajo en Washington, DC, y está tratando de solicitar beneficios de compensación para trabajadores. El seguro...

Indemnización por incapacidad a largo plazo

¿Debo aceptar una indemnización de mi seguro de incapacidad permanente?

Publicado en «Discapacidad a largo plazo».

Indemnizaciones por incapacidad a largo plazo en Washington, D.C. ¿Qué pasaría si su compañía de seguros de incapacidad a largo plazo se acercó a usted y le ofreció una compra - una cantidad a tanto alzado de liquidación a cambio de renunciar a sus beneficios mensuales futuros?...

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¿Cuáles son las prestaciones por incapacidad de larga duración para el dolor crónico?

Publicado en «Discapacidad a largo plazo».

Long-term disability benefits can replace part of your income when chronic pain keeps you from doing your job. They do not cover medical bills. How much you receive, when payments begin, and how long benefits continue depend...

obreros de la construcción utilizando herramientas para nivelar cemento

Lesiones en obras de construcción en D.C.

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Construction sites are dangerous. Whether you are a laborer, electrician, carpenter, roofer, ironworker, plumber, or heavy equipment operator, the risk of serious injury is always there. Between tools, materials, machinery,...

ACL Injuries and D.C. Workers’ Compensation

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

If you tore your ACL at work in Washington, D.C., you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment and lost wages while you recover. An ACL tear is a serious knee injury that can make it hard to stand,...

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5 mitos sobre la negligencia médica en D.C.

Posted in Medical Malpractice.

When a patient is seriously injured or dies after medical treatment, it does not automatically mean medical malpractice. But a bad outcome, a consent form, or not knowing exactly what went wrong does not automatically mean...

Cómo actuar correctamente tras un accidente de tráfico

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

Los accidentes de coche pueden ser acontecimientos que alteran la vida y dejan a las víctimas con problemas físicos, emocionales y financieros. Es crucial no apresurarse a contratar a un abogado después de un incidente de este tipo. La...

Professional Athletes Can Get Workers’ Comp Benefits

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Yes. Professional athletes in Washington, D.C. can qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if they are hurt doing their job. That surprises a lot of people. Playing professional sports is still work. It is physically demanding,...

Important Info about Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Insurance companies don’t want you to know that they can stop your benefits if you need surgery. Even if you have a relatively minor injury and don’t require much medical treatment or time off work, they may initially pay you....

Tuve un accidente de coche que no fue culpa mía

Publicado en «Accidentes de tráfico».

Si ha sufrido un accidente de tráfico que no fue culpa suya, haga las cosas bien desde el principio. Porque, admitámoslo, las compañías de seguros cuentan con que la gente comete errores. Saben que algunas personas...

Filing A Brain Injury Claim In Washington DC

Cómo presentar una demanda por lesiones cerebrales en Washington, D.C.

Posted in Medical Malpractice.

Medical Malpractice Resulting in Traumatic Brain Injury Understanding Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice happens when a health care provider fails to meet the standard of care and violates patient safety rules during treatment....

Dealing With a Long Term Disability Claims Adjuster

Publicado en «Discapacidad a largo plazo».

If you cannot work because of a serious injury or illness, the insurance company will assign an adjuster to review your long term disability claim. The adjuster may ask for medical records, information about your job, incident...

How To Find Out If Your Employer Has Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

Tras sufrir un accidente de trabajo, tu supervisor debe informarte sobre cómo presentar la solicitud de indemnización por accidente de trabajo. Normalmente, tu empresa avisa inmediatamente a la compañía de seguros y te da los papeles...

médico que explica las indemnizaciones por muerte del trabajador

Comprender las prestaciones por fallecimiento en la Indemnización por Accidentes de Trabajo de Washington D.C.

Publicado en «Indemnización por accidente laboral».

¿Cuáles son los beneficios por muerte para un cónyuge sobreviviente en Washington, DC? Como en la mayoría de los estados, un trabajador lesionado puede recibir beneficios para reemplazar su pérdida de ingresos, así como el tratamiento médico y los gastos. Dentro de esas amplias categorías,...

El proceso de un caso de negligencia médica en D.C.

Posted in Medical Malpractice.

First, what is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice happens when a hospital, doctor, or healthcare provider does not follow accepted standards of care and that failure causes serious harm to a patient. This can include...

Necesita un abogado que entienda de negligencias médicas en D.C., Maryland y Virginia

Posted in Medical Malpractice.

La negligencia médica es un problema grave que afecta no sólo al paciente, sino también a toda su familia. Por qué necesita un abogado especializado en negligencias médicas La negligencia médica es un asunto grave con consecuencias de largo alcance, que afecta...