One worker was killed and two others were seriously injured in an explosion and fire at an oil well in western North Dakota, authorities said.
Source: 1 killed, 3 hurt in oil well explosion in North Dakota | Belleville News-Democrat
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Thoughts and prayers with the injured and families and friends.
This type of cases usually result in 2 cases. A workers’ compensation case and negligence case against another party who may have caused the explosion.
A couple of examples of what it looks like to get the legal help you need when you are injured.
Social Security sent out two sets of questions with a total of over 15 pages to a lady who experiences severe ongoing pain each day.
I sat down with her and went through each question and made sure that she understood why the question was being asked and how it applied to her daily life and her past work life.
When we were finished I faxed in the forms directly to the SSA office handling her claim so the forms would go directly into her file as soon as possible and not be lost.
Another client was unable to get a ride to his hearing. I took him to the hearing and we were able to go over his testimony once again on the ride to the Judge’s office and discuss what the Judge was looking for and what questions she would ask.
This is what legal help that is important to you looks like and it is crucial because it meets your needs and helps you do the best you can to win your case.
Questions about how we can help you? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability and injury attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Too many people do not know that they are entitled to a Workers’ Compensation settlement when they are involved in an Illinos injury.
Seems like many Insurance Companies are hoping that injured workers will forget that they can get money for a work injury in Illinois.
Makes sense for the Workers’ Compensation insurance company because if you do not get your money within the statute of limitations then you can never get it.
Probably adds up to a lot of money for the insurance companies over a large number of claims each year.
Some insurance companies will just pay the medical bills and maybe some time off work pay and tell the injured worker that is they get.
Make sure that you understand the law.
You are entitled to a settlement in almost every work accident situation.
It makes sense to check with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer to find out the value of your case. The attorney may only earn a 20 percent fee what you recover.
Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Bloomington, Illinois Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
If you are injured on the job or in a traffic accident and are stuck in the hospital, then nothing is convenient.
Customized legal help will come see you in the hospital to answer your questions and get your case started.
This makes sure that you are on the road to recovery with minimal stress to you.
What if you need to make out of town doctor visits and your vehicle is not road worthy?
Specialized legal services will make arrangements to make sure that you can see your doctor without hassle.
If you are faced with insurance paperwork or social security paperwork, then custom legal assistance will go through the paperwork with you to make sure that all the questions are completed properly.
When you are facing questioning from the insurance company lawyers or are approaching a trial, then your customized injury lawyer will spend all the time necessary to make sure that you are comfortable with what will happen in the courtroom.
Make sure that you get legal help that focuses on your individual needs.
Call Illinois injury lawyers who focus on your individual requirements. See Dirk May at Williams and Swee, 309-827-4371.
Most personal injury and Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases end up being settled.
Statistics show that over 90 percent of these cases will be settled.
Why?
It takes a long time from filing a case until is allowed to go to trial.
Once a case goes to trial the Judge, the Jury or the Arbitrator makes the final decision in the case. This means you could get no money or a low award or verdict.
Settlements are more predictable. You know the amount you will receive.
Settlements are paid out faster.
The important thing to know is the value of your case so that you will receive a fair settlement.
Having an experienced injury lawyer or workers’ compensation lawyer will help guide you toward a settlement that is of maximum value.
The experienced lawyer will know your case’s weaknesses and strengths and what a Judge or Arbitrator will likely award.
Questions about the value of your case? Feel free to contact Illinois injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.