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Personal Injury Law: Why Do I Have to Attend an Independent Medical Examination?

Serious accidents typically require high monetary payments, either from the person at fault or from an insurance company. Persons responsible for paying for physical injuries sustained in an accident usually want to ensure that the injuries are real before expending large sums of money. In addition, responsible parties may want to find out if the injuries are as bad as the victim claims they are. Hence, an evaluation from a doctor other than the victim's doctor may be required.

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Do I have to be injured at my workplace to be covered by workers' compensation?

No. As long as your injury is job-related, it's covered. For example, you will be covered if you are injured while traveling on business, doing a work-related errand, or even attending a required business-related social function.

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Case Summaries

Frequently Asked Questions

What must a plaintiff prove to recover for an assault or battery?

If a dog bites a person, is the owner liable for doctor's bills?

What does a person have to prove to win a slander or libel claim?

Does the average member of the public have any privacy rights?

Can a person recover damages for injuries sustained on someone else's property?

Is an owner of property liable for using deadly force to defend their property?

What remedies does a railroad worker, who is injured while working, have?

What is a slip and fall action?

Can anyone bring a wrongful death claim?

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