When you experience a serious injury, it can affect your entire life. The physical pain and missed work can feel overwhelming, and it may be difficult to know what to do next. On this easy to understand legal blog, attorneys Josh Worley and Jeremy Worley share their thoughts on many relevant injury topics, including personal injury claims, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability.
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Your Employer Cannot Retaliate When You File for Workers’ Compensation BenefitsNew Mexico workers injured on the job are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits, and employers cannot retaliate against employees when they file.
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Collecting Social Security Disability Benefits While Returning to WorkInjured workers who are currently collecting Social Security disability may be allowed to return to work for a trial period without jeopardizing their benefits.
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Drowsy Driving Is as Dangerous as Drunk DrivingDrowsiness causes many car accidents, and it is as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. Victims injured by drowsy drivers deserve compensation.
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How an Attorney Can Help When You’re Applying for SSDIInjured workers may qualify to collect Social Security Disability Insurance. Unfortunately, without legal representation, these claims are frequently denied.
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Car Accident Causes and InjuriesThere are many different types of vehicle collisions, but rollovers, head-on accidents, rear-end collisions, and side-impact accidents are particularly common.
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Severe Injuries Caused by Vehicle CollisionsSerious vehicle accidents may cause devastating injuries that have a long-term impact on a victim’s life, including severe burns, amputations, and organ damage.
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Five Things You Should NOT Do After Being Involved In a Car AccidentWhat things should you avoid doing if you are involved in a car accident. Learn the five things you should not do after an accident.
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Do These 5 Things Immediately After Being Involved In a Car AccidentWhat should you do if you are involved in a car accident? Learn the five things you should do immediately after a car accident.
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Take These 5 Important Steps If You're Hurt in a Workplace AccidentWhat should you do if you're hurt at work? Learn the five steps you should take right away to preserve your right to workers’ comp benefits in New Mexico.
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New Mexico Workers' Compensation: Types of BenefitsIf you're injured at work in New Mexico, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In this article, we explain the various types of compensation.