Lisa Burden, Esq.

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Arbitration and Product Liability Claims

When defective products cause harm, consumers seek ways to hold the manufacturer or seller accountable. Litigation is a common remedy if serious injuries or property damage occur and the seller or manufacturer refuses to provide adequate compensation. However, a lawsuit isn’t the only method of dispute resolution. Arbitration… Read More

What Is Comparative Negligence in Premises Liability?

If you’re injured on someone’s property, you can seek compensation under premises liability rules. However, determining fault isn’t always straightforward if you’re partly responsible for the accident. This is where the legal concept of comparative negligence comes into play. If you’re injured in an accident for which you… Read More

Premises Liability and Small Business Owners

Business owners are responsible for injuries on their property due to unsafe conditions. The classic example of a premises liability claim is a store owner who fails to remove a slippery substance from the floor, causing a customer to slip and fall. Talk to a premises liability… Read More

How To Handle Employer Retaliation During the Appeals Process

Workers’ comp provides compensation to employees for work-related injuries and illnesses. It covers medical expenses and lost wages for injured workers. But, sometimes, this protection comes at a cost. Some employers don’t take kindly to a worker’s quest for benefits, and they may retaliate. Retaliation for a workers’ compensation… Read More

The Role of an Attorney in Workers’ Compensation Appeals

Filing a workers’ compensation claim is stressful. Receiving a denial letter after a workplace injury can be overwhelming. But a denied claim isn’t the end of the road—you can appeal the decision. Legal representation by an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can be the difference between a favorable and… Read More

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Workers’ Compensation Appeal

It’s discouraging when your workers’ comp claim is denied. But it’s not the end of the road. You can challenge the denial through the workers’ compensation system. However, navigating a workers’ compensation appeal isn’t easy. Mistakes can seriously hurt your chance of success. Understanding common pitfalls in the appeals… Read More

The Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions on Workers’ Compensation Claims

Workers’ compensation claims can be challenging to prove, especially those involving pre-existing conditions. Filing a claim after a workplace accident can be daunting for employees with a prior injury or chronic illness. Workers’ comp carriers often deny or reduce benefits because of pre-existing conditions. Understanding the treatment of pre-existing… Read More

Medical Evidence in Workers’ Compensation Claims

Workers’ compensation provides medical care and financial support for employees injured on the job or who become ill due to their job. But you can’t just ask for workers’ compensation benefits. You have to prove your case through the workers’ compensation system. Having strong medical evidence is an… Read More

Common Causes of Wrongful Death

Wrongful death happens when another person’s negligent or reckless actions cause someone else’s preventable death. Losing a loved one to a wrongful death is an unimaginable hardship, but you don’t have to face it alone. Talk to a wrongful death lawyer about your options if you’ve lost… Read More

When Is a Misdiagnosis Medical Malpractice?

Doctors and health care professionals make the correct diagnosis much more often than they make the wrong one. However, mistakes happen. One in 20 patients is misdiagnosed. A wrong diagnosis can have devastating consequences, negatively impacting your health and finances. However, not all medical mistakes are acts of… Read More