Even what seems like a minor car collision can change a person’s life. That was recently the case for one of our clients when another driver clipped her car in 2019, jolting her about, but causing minimal damage to the car itself. Our client already had a history of back pain and was actively receiving treatment for her back including a few days before this accident, working as a nurse through her pre-accident pain. The accident occurred, and she tried to go back to work, but her back was no longer tolerating the pain, it was fully locking up on her, knocking her out of work for the greater part of ten months, through various attempts to return. Ultimately, she had surgery where a rod and screws were placed into her back six months after the accident. Any time a person has a pre-existing condition, that person’s pain levels, treatments, MRIs, and other medical records from immediately prior to the accident are always compared to pain levels, treatments, MRIs, and other medical records following the accident. The insurance company of course makes the argument that the accident could not have caused the need for the surgery, so we help find the proof to make it clear that the accident made the pre-existing condition worse than it was, and either accelerated the need for a surgery or directly led to it. When an attorney knows the true case value and is willing to fight for it, it is easy to turn aside the initial low ball offers of the insurance company and wait for fair compensation. Often, that means a defense firm or insurance company will attempt to drag an innocent injury victim “through the mud” and extend proceedings for as long as possible to delay trial or resolution, to try and lower a possible settlement amount. While these cases don’t always resolve as quickly as we’d like, the good news is that the two sides can usually agree eventually, especially if we keep putting the proof in the hands of the insurance company, explaining their risks of letting us pursue the case further of what we will show a jury if they don’t settle before trial. Our 2019 accident victim who had what was seemingly a minor accident, that of course was way more than that, recently came to the office to sign her settlement paperwork involving a significant settlement. It was an emotional and gratifying moment for her. When our client arrived to the office to meet with me, after three years of battling the at-fault party’s insurance company, and hard decisions to reject lesser settlement offers, she embraced me with a big hug of gratitude and relief. MY BACK WAS ALREADY HURTING, BUT NOW IT HURTS WORSE, DO I HAVE A CASE? All in Good Time
Today, the work place is riddled with employees just muddling through their day. We all know these people — they never miss an opportunity to let you know how much they don’t want to be there. So, when it comes to your boss’s impression of you, the last thing you want is to be lumped in with the others. Here are five foolproof ways to get noticed (in a good way) at work! FIND A BALANCE BETWEEN LEADER AND LEARNER. When you’re new to a career or project, observing, listening, and note taking are crucial ways to adapt and learn how things work. Once you’ve got your footing, taking on a leadership position is key, but it’s important to make sure you don’t come off too strong too early either! It’s all about finding that balance and remembering that you never stop learning. SPEAK UP DURING MEETINGS. During team and company meetings, be sure to contribute whenever possible. Management is listening and watching, and you don’t want to be noticed for sitting silently. Your silence could suggest disengagement. If you want to move up in the rankings, find your voice and contribute! GO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE JOB DESCRIPTION. In many cases, to reach the highest potential of your job position, you need to be willing to do a little more than the job description requires. Even though a supervisor may ask you to do a little more, taking the initiative to ensure your job is done well gets you noticed — even if that means doing something requiring extra effort! OFFER TO HELP OTHERS. Sure, work is busy and helping others makes it that much busier! But being a known “go-to” person around the office is a great thing — you add value! Not only will management not want to lose you, but they will keep their eye on you for advancement, too! COMPLETE TASKS WITHOUT BEING ASKED. If you notice something needs to be done, do it before you’re asked! Even if it’s just cleaning up the breakroom or taking out the trash, being proactive is sure to pay off! Those who go the extra mile always make a name for themselves. Going Beyond the Status Quo 5 Ways to Stand Out at Work
It’s so rewarding knowing you made a huge difference for someone. They’re relieved, and we’ve helped lift a huge weight off their shoulders. Moments
like this remind everyone at the firm why we do this work. So if you’ve been injured in an accident, even if the pictures make it seem like a minor one, or you already had an injury before the accident, don’t hesitate to give the team at Friedman & Simon a call, because there might be more to the story!
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