Posted in Workers Compensation on April 13, 2022

Unfortunately, construction jobs are considered high risk because of the likelihood of accidents among workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 25% of construction workers have been injured while at work, while one out of every five workplace fatalities were caused by construction accidents. Along with the higher likelihood of being injured, the […]

Posted in Workers Compensation on April 13, 2022

If you are an undocumented worker, you have rights when it comes to your employment, regardless of whether you are a U.S. citizen or not. When it comes to legally living and working in the U.S., workers are required to have a visa, green card, or other form of permission that allows this. A worker […]

Posted in Personal Injury,Workers Compensation on March 29, 2022

Workplace accidents can happen at any job in any industry, but unfortunately, there are certain jobs at higher risk. If you work in a field that consists of more manual labor then you are more likely to suffer an injury from a workplace accident. A workplace accident is any event that leads to an employee’s […]

Posted in Car Accidents on March 29, 2022

An uninsured motorist is a driver who does not have automobile insurance coverage. If you were to get into an automobile accident due to someone else’s reckless driving or driving error, you would hope that the driver who caused the accident has motor vehicle insurance to cover the cost of damage to your vehicle. Even […]

Posted in Car Accidents on March 28, 2022

According to the Bureau of Transportation, there are over 18,000 car accidents that happen each day in the United States, which is roughly 6.75 million car accidents each year. These are shocking statistics, and although a lot of these accidents are due to traffic violations and driving under the influence, an even larger percentage of […]

Posted in Workers Compensation on March 28, 2022

Being part of a labor union provides workers with advocacy and benefits within their job field, and can create a better work environment for the union workers. Union workers pay a fee to be a member of the union organization, and in exchange the union works as a middle man between the employee and the […]

Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on March 28, 2022

If you’ve been in a car accident and filed an accident case, you are probably wondering, “What do I do next?” Your focus is on recovering from any injuries acquired during the accident, and figuring out how you will pay for the damage of your car and any outstanding medical bills. While trying to make […]

Posted in Firm News,Personal Injury on March 28, 2022

At Cruz & Associates, we understand the stress you go through after experiencing a car accident. Having to deal with any lingering pain or injuries while worrying about the cost of medical bills and car damage can cause that stress to sky rocket. On top of all of that, you don’t need the additional stress […]

Posted in Workers Compensation on March 8, 2022

If you have been injured on the job as a result of a workplace accident, you probably have a lot of questions going through your mind. What are the available benefits in the event of a work accident? Would my injury even qualify me for work accident benefits? How will I provide for my family […]

Posted in Workers Compensation on March 8, 2022

A lot of people in the midst of a workers’ compensation case wonder if a workers’ comp doctor is actually necessary for their claim, and the answer to that depends on whether or not you want to achieve the maximum amount of benefits you are entitled to. In short, the value of a doctor for […]