May 15th, 2012
If you are injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits exist to help you pay for medical expenses and the cost of living while you recover from your injury. A workers’ compensation lawyer can ensure you receive benefits for your injury. Workers’ compensation benefits cover:
- Short-term disability
- Permanent disability
- Medical treatment
- Death
Workers’ compensation benefits provide two-thirds of what your salary was in the 52 weeks prior to your injury. These benefits are supposed to help alleviate the financial burden you face as a result of your injury. Workers’ compensation is designed to provide compensation for workplace accidents while releasing your employer from any liability.
If you have been injured on the job, you should consult a workers’ compensation lawyer before making a claim. Oftentimes, employers and insurance companies may try to shortchange your benefits, or may deny coverage altogether. Your lawyer can look out for your best interest and fight for the benefits you are due.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident and would like to learn more about your workers’ compensation benefits, please contact experienced Chattanooga, Tennessee workers’ compensation lawyer Herbert Thornberry, Attorney at Law, to schedule a complimentary initial consultation.
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April 4th, 2012
Head injuries can be dangerous. Any type of blow to the head can cause traumatic brain injury, which may lead to serious physical and mental debilitation. A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you pursue the benefits you are owed.
The effects of a head injury are not always immediately apparent. It could be a few hours, and even days or weeks, before you start to notice symptoms of brain damage. Because the symptoms of your injury may be delayed, your workers’ compensation insurance provider may try to withhold your benefits if a doctor cannot show you have suffered a brain injury. In some cases, workers who have sustained brain injuries have been denied their benefits because they cannot remember the accident, and therefore cannot give an account of the accident to the insurance company.
Brain injuries can range from mild to severe. The effects of a brain injury can easily make it impossible to work. You may have to deal with certain long-term effects for the rest of your life. These effects may include:
- Cognitive problems, including issues with memory, concentration and reasoning.
- Mood changes, including depression, anxiety, anger and lashing out.
- Difficulty speaking.
- Difficulty expressing yourself and communicating.
Brain injuries can lead to epilepsy, which may result in an inability to drive.
If you suffer any head injury while you are at work, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Then, you should contact a workers’ compensation lawyer.
If you have suffered a head injury, please contact experienced Chattanooga, Tennessee, workers’ compensation lawyer Herbert Thornbury, Attorney at Law, for a complimentary consultation.
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March 2nd, 2012
Semi trucks are a mixed blessing. If it weren’t for semi trucks, it would be harder to deliver all the goods we depend on for our daily lives. However, their presence on Tennessee roadways greatly increases the risk for severe injuries and wrongful death on the road.
When a car is involved in a truck accident, death is often a result. Due to the size and velocity of semi-trucks, even when these accidents aren’t fatal, they almost always result in catastrophic injuries for drivers and passengers of smaller vehicles.
Commonly, these injuries will result in medical expenses, an inability to work, serious lifestyle adjustments, and pain and suffering. When you or a loved one is involved in an accident with a truck in or around Chattanooga, Tennessee, you deserve the aggressive representation only an experienced truck accident attorney can offer.
When you are involved in a truck accident, the trucker, the company he works for, and any other party that may be held liable will immediately begin working with insurance adjustors and legal counsel to try and cheat you out of the compensation you are due. With over 3 decades of experience, Chattanooga, Tennessee accident lawyer Herbert Thornbury knows exactly what needs to be done to prove negligence, hold all responsible parties accountable, and fight for the maximum compensation you are due.
Serious injuries demand the personal attention of a Tennessee truck accident lawyer. Working with you on a personal basis, attorney Thornbury will do everything necessary to ensure you are provided with the full compensation you will need to recover.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in or around Chattanooga, Tennessee, please contact Herbert Thornbury, Attorney at Law, to schedule a no-cost case evaluation today.
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February 21st, 2012
There can be a number of causes of auto accidents. Impact to your vehicle in an accident can occur from any angle, at any speed, and can result in serious injuries.
Everyone’s car accident injuries are unique in the way they impact the physical, financial, and emotional health of the victim. However, some car accident injuries occur more commonly than others and, unfortunately, these common car accident injuries are among the most debilitating and life altering a person can suffer.
The most common car accident injuries that result in legal action include:
- Brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Disfigurement
- Internal damages
- Shattered bones/damaged extremities
Medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering are all consequences of these severe injuries. When you suffer an injury in a car accident caused by another driver, you deserve total compensation for all the ways it will impact your life. Aggressive Chattanooga, Tennessee car accident lawyer Herbert Thornbury has over 3 decades of experience helping victims of these injuries get the maximum compensation they are due.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in or around Chattanooga, Tennessee, please contact Herbert Thornbury, Attorney at Law, to schedule a free case evaluation today.
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January 27th, 2012
After a car accident, it may seem obvious to you who was at fault. Unfortunately, simply stating your opinion about the other driver’s liability is rarely enough for insurance companies. You must also be able to support your side of the story with evidence and documentation.
One of the most important pieces of evidence you can present to an insurance company is a police report. Contact the police and ask them to come to the scene of the accident to write up a report. If police resources are too slim for an officer to respond to the accident, you may have to file a walk-in report at the nearest police station.
Taking photographs is another good way to document the details of a car accident. Be sure to include vehicle damage, road conditions, and any other environmental factors that might have played a role in your accident. Pictures are valuable evidence in a personal injury claim.
Once a police report has been filed, investigators can use it as a starting point and a reference to conduct further inquiries about liability. If you were seriously injured in the car accident, it is important to have an experienced attorney perform a thorough investigation to collect specific evidence and determine who was at fault. Many different factors can contribute to a car accident, which may result in multiple defendants being identified.
Our Chattanooga personal injury lawyer Herbert Thornbury, Esq. has three decades of experience proving car accident claims on behalf of injured victims in Tennessee. If you have suffered a serious injury in a car accident because of someone else’s neglect, please contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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January 17th, 2012
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