In the event of an on-the-job injury, you expect that you will receive benefits in the form of workers’ compensation. Almost all employers in the country are required to have a workers’ compensation insurance plan that will cover the medical expenses and lost wages of employees who are injured at their…
If you suffered a workplace injury, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits—no matter who was at fault for the accident. These benefits compensate injured employees for their losses (e.g. medical expenses and lost wages) while they take time off from work to heal. Unfortunately, employers and workers’ compensation insurers…
Underwood Law LLC, sponsored this year’s Red Lipstick Run, and our attorney participated in the event! The Red Lipstick Run is an event that aims to raise awareness of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), and benefit The ChadTough Foundation for DIPG research. DIPG is a type of tumor that develops on the…
Given that the workers’ compensation system is not fault-based, most injuries qualify for these important benefits. However, as with most things, there are some exceptions to the rule and certain situations in which one’s injuries would not qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. The best way to be sure if you…
The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission Are Investigating the Company’s Talcum Powder Products Johnson & Johnson is facing federal legal action in the form of subpoenas from the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission following allegations of asbestos in their talc-based baby powder products….
Local news institution WALB recently concluded their annual Days of Giving event for the year, and once again, the event was concluded to be a huge success all around. Making it additionally special for 2018 was the fact that Attorney William F. “Trey” Underwood, III had the honor of being a sponsor. Days of…
At Underwood Law LLC, our workers’ compensation attorneys are committed to fighting for the people of Albany, Georgia, and we believe this happens both inside and outside of the court room. One of the ways our lead attorney, William “Trey” Underwood, gives back is with L.I.F.E. Educational Services, where he serves on…
If you injure your neck or back on the job, you may not be aware of the extent of your injury right away. Unlike a broken arm or a cut, back and neck injuries don’t always make themselves apparent immediately and the symptoms aren’t necessarily obvious. For example, a lower…
How do you know if you’re eligible to receive workers’ compensation after sustaining an injury at work? If you fall sick as a direct result of your job, what benefits are you entitled to – if any? While you may qualify for compensation for medical bills and loss of income, it…
A deposition is the examination of a witness, typically done in an attorney’s office with a court reporter present to record the testimony. It is a chance for the attorneys to learn what the witness knows about a case and preserve this information. The sworn testimony can then be used…