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Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Fort Worth personal injury and workers' compensation law. By the Law Office of Stephen O'Rear, P.C.

http://www.fortworthinjurylawyer-blog.com/

May 14
A Guide to Personal Property Insurance Claims in Texa

A Guide to Personal Property Insurance Claims in Texa

If you have a fire or someone breaks into your house and you need to file a claim on your homeowner's insurance, you could be in for a long and tedious process if you haven't done your home work properly, particularity with respect to your…
Apr 17
WHAT IS ADVERSE POSSESSION IN TEXAS?

WHAT IS ADVERSE POSSESSION IN TEXAS?

Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows a person to lawfully claim ownership to real property originally owned by another person. The statute governing the rules of adverse possession is Texas Civil Practices & Remedies Code…
Mar 19
USE OF AFTER MARKET PARTS FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS IN TEXAS

USE OF AFTER MARKET PARTS FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS IN TEXAS

If you car is damaged in a accident and you file a claim with your insurance company, you may be told that you have to have the vehicle repaired at a certain facility or that you must use certain types of parts to repair the vehicle. If this…

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North Carolina Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and workers compensation laws and resources. By Hardison & Cochran.

http://raleighpersonalinjurylawyer.blogspot.com/

May 6
Are Ramp Meters the Answer to Traffic Woes in the Triangle?

Are Ramp Meters the Answer to Traffic Woes in the Triangle?

Could ramp meters be on their way to the Triangle? Transportation engineer, Kevin Lacy, says they'll save you time and taxpayers money. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has even selected several spots where ramp metering can…
Apr 24
Motorcycle Deaths Increased Nine Percent in 2012

Motorcycle Deaths Increased Nine Percent in 2012

Today, the Governors Highway Safety Association projected that motorcyclist deaths increased around nine percent in 2012. In the last 15 years, motorcycle deaths have increased all but one of those years. The press release from the GHSA also…
Apr 23
Website Looks Into Novelty Motorcycle Helmets and Safety

Website Looks Into Novelty Motorcycle Helmets and Safety

FairWarning.org, a website dedicated to providing journalism on issues of health, safety and corporate conduct, recently covered a topic that might be the most hotly debated within the circle of motorcycle riders. Yes, helmets.This…

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Meuser & Associates, P.A.,…

Meuser & Associates, P.A., Minnesota Workers' Compensation Blog

Covers workers' compensation law in Minnesota.

http://meuserlaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 25
PERA Police and Fire Plan Duty Disability Age and Service Limitation

PERA Police and Fire Plan Duty Disability Age and Service Limitation

I met with a firefighter recently who had just had her 55th birthday. Over the last few years, she had been having increasing difficulty performing her normal firefighting duties due to the worsening effects of several on-duty injuries she…
Feb 18
Pain and Suffering and MN Workers' Compensation

Pain and Suffering and MN Workers' Compensation

How much will my employer have to pay me for the pain and suffering I’ve had to endure because of my work injury? Nothing, unfortunately. While Minnesota workers’ compensation provides a variety of benefits, including…
Feb 11
What is a Stipulation Status Conference? MN Workers' Compensation Proceeding

What is a Stipulation Status Conference? MN Workers' Compensation Proceeding

My workers’ compensation case settled. I received Notice of a Stipulation Status Conference from the Office of Administrative Hearings. What is this? A Stipulation Status Conference is an informal conference scheduled by the…

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Philadelphia Injury Lawyer Blog

Discusses car accidents, construction injuries, slip and fall injuries and workers' compensation. By Edith A. Pearce.

http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/

Feb 14
New Study Suggests PA Law Might not Prevent enough Teen Car Accident

New Study Suggests PA Law Might not Prevent enough Teen Car Accident

From soon-to-be enacted regulations on cell phone use and texting while driving to new rules regarding passing bicyclists when driving, it is clear that Pennsylvania law makers have certainly kept unsafe driving practices on their radar over…
Feb 9
New Law to Affect Pennsylvania Drivers and Bicyclist

New Law to Affect Pennsylvania Drivers and Bicyclist

In continuing the effort to make Philadelphia area roads safer for people riding bicycles, a new law has just been passed that requires Pennsylvania drivers to give at least four feet of distance when passing a bicyclist on the road.
Feb 7
Pennsylvania Woman Wins Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Suit

Pennsylvania Woman Wins Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Suit

Ingrid Luderman, a 44-year-old Pennsylvania woman, was eventually awarded $13,000 after her landlord evicted her as retaliation for a sexual harassment suit last August. Although Ingrid Lederman was a tenant in the Drexelbrook Associates…

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Colorado Workers' Comp Law Blog

Provides information for Colorado injured workers. By Spencer & Spencer, P.C.

http://2spencers.com/workers-comp-blog

Nov 2
Ask A Lawyer: What Information Do I Have to Give to the Insurance Company?

Ask A Lawyer: What Information Do I Have to Give to the Insurance Company?

Q. “My work comp insurance company is not moving to fast to pay my claim. I received a packet of papers to fill out, such as the incident report, and medical information and background. They want a list of every doctor I have seen for any…
Nov 2
Ask A Lawyer: What Information Do I Have to Give to the Insurance Company?

Ask A Lawyer: What Information Do I Have to Give to the Insurance Company?

Q. “My work comp insurance company is not moving too fast to pay my claim. I received a packet of papers to fill out, such as the incident report, and medical information and background. They want a list of every doctor I have seen for…
Jul 14
What is the Difference Between an IME and a DIME?

What is the Difference Between an IME and a DIME?

In Colorado, there are important differences between an IME, or Independent Medical Exam and a DIME, or Division Independent Medical Exam.

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Ramos Law Firm Workers' Comp Blog

Covers Georgia workers' compensation laws.

http://www.ramoslawblog.com

May 11
How Safe is Your Job or Workplace?

How Safe is Your Job or Workplace?

In October 2011 the Department of Labor stated that nearly 3.1 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in the private sector. This roughly translates to almost 4 injured workers per 100 workers. In these…
Mar 20
Is there a court system in Georgia workers’ compensation?

Is there a court system in Georgia workers’ compensation?

In Georgia, if there is a dispute as to medical treatment or entitlement to income benefits or any issue in a workers’ compensation claim, any party can petition for the case to be heard before the State Board of Workers’…
Mar 18
What Happens if My Employer Fires Me Because of My Work Injury?

What Happens if My Employer Fires Me Because of My Work Injury?

Unfortunately, injured workers are terminated (or fired) because of their work injuries more often than not. In these situations, the injured employee may have a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This blog…

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Georgia Workers' Compensation…

Georgia Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Covers news and updates on workers' compensation and work-related injury issues. By Moebes Law, LLC

http://www.georgiaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

May 7
What's the difference between acute and overuse workplace injuries to shoulders and knees?

What's the difference between acute and overuse workplace injuries to shoulders and knees?

We've covered quite a few injuries now in the ongoing series of articles about the kinds of injuries that our practice handles for workers' compensation clients. Today I'd like to discuss knee and shoulder injuries. Obviously, those…
Apr 24
Isn't pain level important when evaluating a workers' compensation claim? One state says "no."

Isn't pain level important when evaluating a workers' compensation claim? One state says "no."

The North Dakota State Legislature is considering a bill that could dramatically alter how pain and its relation to pre-existing medical conditions are interpreted in future worker's compensation decisions. House Bill 1163 would amend an…
Apr 17
Ohio employers win $860 million after overcharged by workers' compensation insurer

Ohio employers win $860 million after overcharged by workers' compensation insurer

A Cuyahoga County judge has awarded nearly $860 million in restitution to a group of Ohio employers involved in a class-action lawsuit that began in 2007. The suit claimed that the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation, which provides…

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New York Civil Service Attorney…

New York Civil Service Attorney Law Blog

Covers employment and discrimination issues related to civil service. Published by the Law Offices of Kevin P. Sheerin.

http://civilservice.sheerinlaw.com/

Apr 16
Termination of Tenancy Proper when Income is not properly Reported

Termination of Tenancy Proper when Income is not properly Reported

NYC HPD moved to terminate the tenancy benefits of petitioner, Perrett when it was found that Petitioner’s daughter’s $30,000 income was not reported to the subsidizing authority. The court found that termination…
Apr 16
Teacher's Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination

Teacher's Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination

In a case handled by the Law Office of Glass & Krakower an arbitration award was reversed and but one portion of the arbitrator’s determination was affirmed. The facts underlying this case were: a…
Apr 16
Fazzolary v NYC

Fazzolary v NYC

The Plaintiff was a Sergeant in the Detective Bureau of the NYPD and when she stepped off a curb to assist a motorist with directions when she was injured. The case was dismissed on motion because it was determined that she was…

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Missouri Workers Compensation…

Missouri Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers Missouri work injuries and workers' compensation claims. By Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C.

http://www.missouriworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

Mar 12
Dealing with a workplace injury: Tips and info for Missouri worker

Dealing with a workplace injury: Tips and info for Missouri worker

If you or a loved one has been injured on the job in Missouri, you may be hesitant about taking legal action because you're concerned about the impact it could have on your employment. Many injured workers worry that litigation will ruin…
Feb 26
Businesses use "ghost policies" to escape workers' compensation costs, leaving workers at risk

Businesses use "ghost policies" to escape workers' compensation costs, leaving workers at risk

Missouri workers' compensation law exists to protect and support employees who are injured in the course of their employment. However, when businesses don't hold up their end of the bargain, innocent workers are left to face the many…
Feb 19
Missouri temporary workers are entitled to safety and health protection from employer

Missouri temporary workers are entitled to safety and health protection from employer

A temporary worker is an employee who is hired to fill a specific position for a limited amount of time. Also known as "temps," "contract workers," and "seasonal employees," temporary workers are often hired to help with increased demand or…

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Maryland Injury Lawyers Blog

Published By Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester, LLC

http://www.marylandinjurylawyersblog.com/

May 14
Injury Lawsuit Against Maryland Live! Casino

Injury Lawsuit Against Maryland Live! Casino

Our firm handles injury claims and lawsuits against Maryland Live! Casino which is located in Arundel Mills, in Hanover Maryland. The casio recently opened its doors to the public, and there will surely be a lot of legal claims against…
May 5
Z-Pack Users----Don't Consume Energy Drinks!!

Z-Pack Users----Don't Consume Energy Drinks!!

Here is some friendly consumer advice from Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester, LLC. If you (or your children) have been prescribed the Z-Pak by your doctor, DON'T CONSUME ENERGY DRINKS WHILE TAKING THE Z-PAK. Why do I say this? Both…
Apr 23
Ride-On Bus Crash On Rockville Pike---Make sure you put Montgomery County on Notice!

Ride-On Bus Crash On Rockville Pike---Make sure you put Montgomery County on Notice!

Although nothing in this post creates an attorney client relationship, here is some free advice to anyone injured in the Ride-On Bus Crash on Rockville Pike and Nicholson Avenue in Rockville, Maryland on April 22, 2013: Make sure you…

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Disabled Worker Law Blog

Covers workers compensation, social security disability, long term disability, disability pensions and construction accidents. By Turley, Redmond & Rosasco.

http://www.disabledworkerlaw.com/

May 10
Fraud

Fraud

We’ve all heard those stereotypes about Worker’s Compensation Claims being a lot of bologna. People think of claimants wearing fake neck braces, getting hurt on purpose, hobbling into their hearing limping on one leg and walking…
May 9
Illicit Drug Use and Your Worker’s Compensation Claim

Illicit Drug Use and Your Worker’s Compensation Claim

This week, we’ve talked a lot about the regulation of legal pharmaceutical products. Let us take a minute though to think about illicit substances. Worker’s Compensation is considered a no-fault system. The amount of money a…
May 8
Links to the Latest Information on Drug Safety

Links to the Latest Information on Drug Safety

Index to Drug-Specific Information- if a drug has been the subject of review or safety advisory, you can find it on this alphabetical index MedWatch Alerts- you can sign up to receive email alerts from Medwatch, an agency that reports bad…

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Illinois Workers Compensation

Covers Illinois workers compensation news and updates. By Bleakney & Troiani.

http://workcomp-chicago.blogspot.com/

Aug 26
Illinois Truckers as Independent Contractors or Employees; Nature of the Business Test Matter

Illinois Truckers as Independent Contractors or Employees; Nature of the Business Test Matter

8-10-09 Illinois adopted a stricter test in 2007 that favors classifying workers as an employee rather than as an independent contractor. No single factor determines whether a worker will be classified as an employee or an independent…
Jun 28
IL Workers Comp Reform: Aggravated DUI will be denied

IL Workers Comp Reform: Aggravated DUI will be denied

8-22-11 On August 8, 2011, Governor Quinn signed Senate Bill1147 into law to prevent workers convicted of serious crimes from claiming workers compensation benefits. Senate Bill 1147 denies workers compensation benefits for injuries…
Jun 28
New 2012 Illinois Downstate Arbitration Hearing Location

New 2012 Illinois Downstate Arbitration Hearing Location

9-05-11 As part of the new Illinois workers compensation reform package, downstate hearing locations will be consolidated into the 6 regions listed below to take effect on January 1, 2012. The reduction in hearing locations is structured…

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North Carolina Workers'…

North Carolina Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

By Law Offices Of Michael A. DeMayo, L.L.P.

http://www.northcarolinaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

Dec 21
New Year's Resolutions about your North Carolina Workers' Compensation Benefit

New Year's Resolutions about your North Carolina Workers' Compensation Benefit

As the clock ticks down towards 2012, North Carolina workers’ compensation beneficiaries might benefit from serious reflection about their goals for the upcoming year. What exactly do you hope to accomplish next year in terms of your rehab,…
Dec 18
Christmas Wishes for North Carolina Workers' Compensation Claimant

Christmas Wishes for North Carolina Workers' Compensation Claimant

The holidays are here. This annual time of reflection presents an opportunity for those in the North Carolina workers’ compensation community to reflect in gratitude for the positive aspects of our lives and contemplate how we all might…
Dec 14
Enjoying the Holidays in Spite of Your North Carolina Workers' Compensation Case

Enjoying the Holidays in Spite of Your North Carolina Workers' Compensation Case

2011 has been a challenging year not only for North Carolina workers’ compensation beneficiaries (and want-to-be beneficiaries), but also for healthy working folks in North Carolina. The state and national economies have been in something…

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Nevada Workers' Compensation Law…

Nevada Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Covers the claims process and the law for injured workers in Nevada. By Virginia Hunt.

http://www.nevadaworkerscompensationlaw.com/

May 15
Problems with Your Vocational Rehab Counselor?

Problems with Your Vocational Rehab Counselor?

I was just sharing some war stories on line with other claimants attorneys about our experiences with particular vocational rehabilitation counselors. There is no question that some counselors do a poor job of assisting injured…
May 8
Is Your Work Comp Insurer Broke and Belly Up?

Is Your Work Comp Insurer Broke and Belly Up?

On April 19, 2013, S &C Claims Services, Inc., sent a letter to all injured workers insured by Builders Insurance Company that their checks due that week wouldn't be sent as scheduled. A Las Vegas District…
Apr 26
Problems with Your Vocational Rehab Counselor?

Problems with Your Vocational Rehab Counselor?

I was just sharing some war stories on line with other claimants attorneys about our experiences with particular vocational rehabilitation counselors. There is no question that some counselors do a poor job of assisting injured…

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Georgia Workers Compensation blog

Includes case studies, answers to visitor questions and commentary about Georgia workers' compensation law developments. Moderated by Attorney Jodi Ginsberg.

http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com

Apr 25
Do Not Expect Respect from the Insurance Company

Do Not Expect Respect from the Insurance Company

I tend to write a lot about bad behavior by insurance companies and why you should not try to represent yourself in your workers’ compensation case. Obviously I hope that you will consider Ginsberg Law Offices for your case but…
Apr 15
Asking the Uncomfortable Questions So You are Properly Compensated

Asking the Uncomfortable Questions So You are Properly Compensated

As an advocate for my clients – employees who have been thrust into the workers’ compensation system – I often find myself asking hard questions to insurance adjusters. Outside the context of my law practice some of…
Feb 16
Mediation Often an Effective Means to Settle Your Case

Mediation Often an Effective Means to Settle Your Case

My clients are often surprised to learn that State Board judges do not render lump sum awards or verdicts about cases. Unlike a personal injury negligence case where a judge or jury serves as a finder of fact and determines [...]The…

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Welch & Condon Workers…

Welch & Condon Workers Compensation

Covers workers compensation issues in Washington.

http://washingtonworkerscompensation.wordpress.com

Apr 24
Longshore Basics – when is it Longshore?

Longshore Basics – when is it Longshore?

For those with claims under the Federal Longshore and Harbors Workers Compensation Act, much of what has been written about Washington State L&I claims does not apply to you. I thought a series of posts specific to Longshore Claims would…
Feb 8
Proposed Changes to Structured Settlement

Proposed Changes to Structured Settlement

There is a lot going on in the Legislature this year in Washington state, some of it of interest to those involved in our workers comp system. The Senate passed 3 proposals dealing with workers compensation that are not beneficial to injured…
Feb 8
Defense Base Act claims for respiratory illness from exposures in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Defense Base Act claims for respiratory illness from exposures in Iraq and Afghanistan.

An increasing number of civilian workers who worked for defense contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan are reporting respiratory illness. Reported in US Servicemen and women in 2011 in a presentation to the American Thoracic Society an…

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Pennsylvania Workers Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog

Covers Pennsylvania workers' compensation and product liability news. By Michael O'Connor & Associates, LLC.

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

Apr 19
Friday is National Donate Life Blue and Green Day in Support of Organ and Tissue Donation

Friday is National Donate Life Blue and Green Day in Support of Organ and Tissue Donation

This Friday (April 19), remember to wear blue and green in honor of the second annual National Donate Life Blue and Green Day in support of organ and tissue donation and in celebration of National Donate Life Month. Donate Life America is a…
Apr 17
Staff of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates Take Part in First Ever Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

Staff of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates Take Part in First Ever Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

On Saturday, April 13, staff from Michael J. O'Connor & Associates laced up their running shoes to participate in the first ever Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K run/walk in Pottsville. Sponsored by America's oldest brewery, Yuengling, the…
Apr 15
Thoughts and Prayers for Those at the Boston Marathon

Thoughts and Prayers for Those at the Boston Marathon

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affects by today's tragic events at the Boston Marathon.

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Minnesota Workers Compensation…

Minnesota Workers Compensation Advocate

By Heimerl & Lammers.

http://minnesotaworkerscompensationadvocate.com/

Apr 16
Kansas City Chiefs Win Big Workers’ Compensation Ruling

Kansas City Chiefs Win Big Workers’ Compensation Ruling

A federal judge has upheld a 2012 ruling that stated any Kansas City Chiefs football player that wanted to file for workers’ compensation benefits needed to file in the state of Missouri. Workers’ compensation claims from former…
Apr 15
Paid Sick Leave May Lower Workers’ Compensation Claim

Paid Sick Leave May Lower Workers’ Compensation Claim

A new study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that employees who have the ability to take paid sick leave were 28 percent less likely to be injured on the job than people who can’t take paid sick leave. The study,…
Apr 9
Appeals Panel Cites Exception in Workers’ Compensation Reversal

Appeals Panel Cites Exception in Workers’ Compensation Reversal

A Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel recently ruled that an on-call employee was an exception to the “coming and going rule”, meaning that the employee was eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits.…

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SC Disability Law

Discusses personal injury, workers compensation and Social Security disability issues. By Rita Metts.

http://scdisabilitylaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 14
Veterans with disabilities may receive compensation

Veterans with disabilities may receive compensation

Veterans with disabilities may receive compensationThis blog is not intended as legal advice, nor an offer of legal representation. We encourage honest communication regarding Social Security Disability. Please contact an attorney for legal…
Apr 14
Covering the Bases: Social Security Disability, Medicare and returning to work - CapitalGazette.com: Covering The Base

Covering the Bases: Social Security Disability, Medicare and returning to work - CapitalGazette.com: Covering The Base

Covering the Bases: Social Security Disability, Medicare and returning to work - CapitalGazette.com: Covering The BasesThis blog is not intended as legal advice, nor an offer of legal representation. We encourage honest communication…
Apr 14
Apply wisely for disability benefit

Apply wisely for disability benefit

Apply wisely for disability benefitsThis blog is not intended as legal advice, nor an offer of legal representation. We encourage honest communication regarding Social Security Disability. Please contact an attorney for legal advice…

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The Defense Base Act Blog

Covers news and resources for U.S. contractors injured in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world. By Herbert Chestnut & Associates.

http://defensebaseactblog.com

Apr 11
Department of Labor preparing for Defense Base Act to be replaced by new system

Department of Labor preparing for Defense Base Act to be replaced by new system

Buried deep within the Department of Labor’s 2014 Budget request lies the first information publicly available on the proposed “reforms” to the Defense Base Act. The document indicates that the DOL has requested $2 million…
Apr 19
The Attorney Escrow Accounts and the Prohibition of Commingling Client Fund

The Attorney Escrow Accounts and the Prohibition of Commingling Client Fund

Recently, an Illinois attorney who represents a number of DBA clients was arrested on charges of “ … unlawful financial exploitation of an elderly person for allegedly obtaining a check written payable to the 81-year-old…
Sep 24
KBR Contractor Still Waiting on Medical Treatment Two Years Later

KBR Contractor Still Waiting on Medical Treatment Two Years Later

The Tuesday September 22, 2009 edition of The Boerne Star tells the sad story of Mark McLean who was injured in Iraq running from incoming fire from insurgents in April of 2007. Not only has Mark endured months of physical pain and…

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Atlanta Workers Compensation Law

Covers news, cases, statutes, and trends in Georgia workers' compensation law. By Bader Law Firm.

http://www.atlantaworkerscompblog.com/

Apr 3
Focusing On The Future of Spinal Cord Injurie

Focusing On The Future of Spinal Cord Injurie

Progress has been made through regeneration research and experimental therapeutics designed to promote functionally and create effective axonal regrowth and sprouting. Now the Shepherd Center can continue finding new ways to increase function…
Mar 18
3 Ways To Use Twitter For Your Busine

3 Ways To Use Twitter For Your Busine

140 characters to say exactly what you want to say effectively is sometimes challenging. Remember these THREE tips when tweeting for your own company. 1. We.. are.. not.. a.. "Spambot" : Make sure you take some time to respond to…
Mar 4
House Bill 154 Would Change Workers' Compensation Benefit

House Bill 154 Would Change Workers' Compensation Benefit

The Georgia Legislature is considering a new law that would make significant changes to the benefits that injured workers receive in this state. Some of the proposed changes would be beneficial to injured workers. For instance the bill would…

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Wisconsin Workers' Compensation…

Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Experts

Covers trends and developments in workers’ compensation law, in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. By Domer Law.

http://www.wisworkcompexperts.com/

Nov 26
Truck Drivers Beware – Your Insurance May Not be What You Think

Truck Drivers Beware – Your Insurance May Not be What You Think

Posted in fighting fraudTruckersUncategorizedworkers compensation
Nov 22
Boston Globe: Teen Work Related Injuries a “Major Problem”

Boston Globe: Teen Work Related Injuries a “Major Problem”

Posted in workers compensation
Nov 19
How To Manage Worry Without Medication

How To Manage Worry Without Medication

Posted in doctors and medical

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Florida Workers Compensation…

Florida Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog

Covers workers' compensation law and claims in Florida. By Jo Ann Hoffman & Vance B. Moore, P.A.

http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

Nov 8
Obtaining Temporary Partial Disability After Being Fired from Work

Obtaining Temporary Partial Disability After Being Fired from Work

Do you know the options available to you if you were injured in a work-related accident and then fired following that accident?
Oct 24
Getting Attorney's Fees for a Deposition - When You're the Deponent

Getting Attorney's Fees for a Deposition - When You're the Deponent

In an opinion filed October 2, 2012, the First DCA held that an attorney is entitled to attorney's fees for attending his own deposition to determine the reasonableness of attorney's fees.
Jun 11
Should I Hire A Lawyer?

Should I Hire A Lawyer?

Many of our clients are uncertain about hiring a lawyer because their employer tells them that the company will handle their workers' compensation claim fairly or tells them not to file a claim. At Attorneys Jo Ann Hoffman and Vance B. Moore,…

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Work Comp Edge

Covers workers compensation.

http://workcompedgeblog.com

Jul 10
Comment on How Low Can You Go? Attaining a Perfect Score for Your Mod by Rosendo Adma

Comment on How Low Can You Go? Attaining a Perfect Score for Your Mod by Rosendo Adma

Very interesting idea!
Jul 5
Comment on Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law by Erica Storm

Comment on Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law by Erica Storm

Hi Tom – Thanks for the feedback. We do have a number of pieces in Broker Briefcase that discuss parts of the law that may have a tax-related impact, including the $2500 health FSA cap. Also, our Health care Reform Timeline document…
Jul 3
Comment on Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law by Tom Jamboi

Comment on Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law by Tom Jamboi

Erica, Thanks for the info, can you let us know all the tax increases on the American puplic this law has in it and when they will take effect. For example in 2012 FSA’s contributions limited to $2,500 the average FSA cont. before that it…

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Hearing Loss Law

Answering the special legal needs of the hard of hearing and deaf. Published by the Law Office of John F. Waldo.

http://www.hearinglosslaw.com/

Jan 4
Landmark, AMC commit to captioned movie

Landmark, AMC commit to captioned movie

In a significant expansion of movie access, the Landmark and AMC theater chains have agreed to add closed-captioning capacity to most if not all of their theaters in conjunction with their conversion to digital projection.
Dec 8
Seattle live theatres offer accessible programming

Seattle live theatres offer accessible programming

Seattle's three largest live theatres continue to offer accessible performances during the 2011-12 season for people with hearing loss through both captioning and sign-interpreted performances. Here is the lineup at the Paramount…
Nov 9
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Makes Upcoming Season Fully Accessible

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Makes Upcoming Season Fully Accessible

The nationally renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival is making its 2012 season fully accessible for people with hearing loss by scheduling 24 open-captioned performances and ten signed performances. Better yet, OSF will make unscheduled…

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Chicago Workers Compensation…

Chicago Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers construction accidents, truck accidents and Illinois workers compensation. By Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates P.C.

http://www.chicagoworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

Apr 28
Chicago Construction Accident: Worker Sustains Serious Brain Injuries in Fall Accident at Calumet Water Reclamation District Plant

Chicago Construction Accident: Worker Sustains Serious Brain Injuries in Fall Accident at Calumet Water Reclamation District Plant
Apr 28
Chicago Construction Accident: Worker Sustains Serious Brain Injuries in Fall Accident at Calumet Water Reclamation District Plant

Chicago Construction Accident: Worker Sustains Serious Brain Injuries in Fall Accident at Calumet Water Reclamation District Plant

A 50-year-old worker has sustained serious injuries in a Chicago construction accident at the Calumet Water Reclamation District Plant. Jeff Andrews fell 20-feet down a hole on April 21, 2011.
Apr 19
Proposed Illinois Workers’ Compensation Requirement that Workers Must Prove Injuries are Job-Related is Rejected by the Senate

Proposed Illinois Workers’ Compensation Requirement that Workers Must Prove Injuries are Job-Related is Rejected by the Senate

The State Senate has voted against a plan by Republican lawmakers that would require workers to prove that their employer was at least 50% responsible for the injuries they sustained on the job in order for him/her to be able to obtain…

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Phillips & Associates Blog

Covers Oklahoma criminal and personal injury law.

http://oklahoma-criminal-defense.com/blog/

May 22
Phillips & Associates Launches Free Law Advice Forum

Phillips & Associates Launches Free Law Advice Forum

When you just have a quick question about Oklahoma law or if you are just looking for information to point you in the right direction when considering legal action, you may not want to take the time to place a call. For most people, turning…
May 20
Prosecution Rests in Scandalous Murder Trial

Prosecution Rests in Scandalous Murder Trial

It is the stuff made-for-TV movies are made of and the kind of case true crime shows like City Confidential live for. The trial of Rebecca Bryan combines sex, scandal, and murder with the kind of shock value TV networks know brings ratings. A…
May 17
Inflatable Accident Injures 7 Oklahoma Schoolchildren

Inflatable Accident Injures 7 Oklahoma Schoolchildren

What was intended to be a fun celebration of the end of school for children at Frederick Elementary School in southern Oklahoma turned into a frightening ordeal that sent seven kids to the hospital with broken bones and concussions. The…

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Attorney Client Match Blog

Covers personal injury, workers compensation and medical malpractice news. By Robert N. Katz.

http://blog.attorneyclientmatch.com/

May 2
Flying Tire Causes Fatal Car Accident during Atlanta's Morning Commute

Flying Tire Causes Fatal Car Accident during Atlanta's Morning Commute

There are undoubtedly many different types of car accidents. There are collisions between multiple drivers, and then there are those collisions caused by motorists who are under the influence, or distracted. All of these accidents, no matter,…
Apr 1
Teen Driver Deaths Decreasing in Georgia: Improvement over National Number

Teen Driver Deaths Decreasing in Georgia: Improvement over National Number

It would seem that Georgia's recent spate of traffic laws (especially those laws involving the required usage of seat belts and banning texting while driving) is experiencing a decent amount of success. In fact, statistics show that there was…
Feb 26
Proposed Georgia Law Meant to Keep Left Traffic Lane Clear and Cut Down on Car Accident

Proposed Georgia Law Meant to Keep Left Traffic Lane Clear and Cut Down on Car Accident

Georgia may soon be the next state to enforce what others have already dubbed the "slow-poke" law. House Bill 459, introduced by Rep. Bill Hitchens, R-Rincon, was created to outlaw driving in the fast lane on Georgia's congested highways…

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Georgia Workers Compensation…

Georgia Workers Compensation Attorney Blog

Covers Georgia work accidents and workers' compensation laws. By J. Franklin Burns P.C.

http://www.georgiaworkerscompensationattorneyblog.com/

Apr 27
Combustible Dust Fires - An Explosive Risk in Georgia Manufacturing

Combustible Dust Fires - An Explosive Risk in Georgia Manufacturing

Dust hanging in the air may seem to be a natural part of many workplaces. In metal shops, for example, there may be flakes, chunks, fibers or fine particles of metal such as magnesium and aluminum. In construction zones and in many industrial…
Apr 19
More Teens with Jobs This Summer Means More Risk of Injury

More Teens with Jobs This Summer Means More Risk of Injury

Our Atlanta work accident lawyers know that teens have had a difficult time finding jobs in recent years due to a tough economy and a weak employment market. According to a recent article on NBC News, however, things may be different this…
Apr 11
Atlanta Construction Accidents a Risk with Spring Weather

Atlanta Construction Accidents a Risk with Spring Weather

Construction projects often go into full swing during the spring and summer months, which is great news for workers looking to jump on projects and get some work done. However, with more work being performed, the risk of accidents increases.…

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Texas Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers personal injury and workers' compensation news. By Carabin & Shaw, P.C.

http://www.texasinjurylawyersblog.com/

Apr 25
As the Number of Emergency Visits Involving Energy Drinks Rises, Individuals and Groups Push the FDA for Increased Regulation

As the Number of Emergency Visits Involving Energy Drinks Rises, Individuals and Groups Push the FDA for Increased Regulation

In March 2013, a group of doctors and researchers sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") urging it to take action to protect teens and children from the health risks associated with energy drink consumption. The letter…
Apr 23
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Investigations and Recalls May Not Accurately Represent Car Safety

National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Investigations and Recalls May Not Accurately Represent Car Safety

In 2012, about 16.2 million car and truck owners received notification that their vehicles had safety problems and were being recalled. However, despite the high number of recalls, according to the Center for Auto Safety, changed auto recall…
Apr 14
Anemia Drug Omontys Used to Treat Kidney Dialysis Patients Recalled Following Serious Allergic Reaction

Anemia Drug Omontys Used to Treat Kidney Dialysis Patients Recalled Following Serious Allergic Reaction

Less than one year after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approved the Omontys (peginesatide) injection, pharmaceutical company Affymax, Inc. ("Affymax") and its partner, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. ("Takeda"), voluntarily recalled…

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Quad Cities Injury Lawyers

Covers personal injury, workers compensation and medical malpractice issues for Illinois and Iowa lawyers. By Michael J. Warner & Associates.

http://qcinjurylawyers.wordpress.com

Apr 16
US Supreme Court Helps Insurance Companies, Screws Injured People

US Supreme Court Helps Insurance Companies, Screws Injured People

The US Supreme Court decided US Airways v. McCutchen today, allowing insurance companies to write their way around the common fund doctrine and similar law, and taking money away from injured people. Make no mistake – this is a big…
Mar 28
Did He Really Tweet that? Careful With Social Media Evidence.

Did He Really Tweet that? Careful With Social Media Evidence.

I don’t usually blog about politics or sports, but first I wanted to bring up a couple of things I found extremely newsworthy on twitter… Pretty sweet, huh? Didn’t even see that in the mainstream media, did…
Jan 25
Warner & Zimmerle Teams Up to Feed Illinoi

Warner & Zimmerle Teams Up to Feed Illinoi

This is a slightly different blog post today. It’s not legal news or trial tips. It’s a call to action. Warner & Zimmerle has teamed up with the Illinois State Bar Association to fight hunger in our state through a ……

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Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Journal

An online digest of developments in Pennsylvania workers compensation practice and procedure. By Judge Robert Vonada.

http://www.pawcj.com/

Mar 10
Twitter Link

Twitter Link

I have not been able to prepare posts to Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Journal for some time. On Twitter I share updates on all of my interests including, of course, workers' compensation. The link to Twitter is down the page on the…
Sep 12
Decedent in Home Office Was Not in Course of Employment if on Personal Comfort Break

Decedent in Home Office Was Not in Course of Employment if on Personal Comfort Break

In Werner v. WCAB (Greenleaf Service Corporation) the decedent had a home office. The claimant surviving spouse found the decedent unresponsive in his home office desk chair. The decedent suffered a massive intracranial hemorrage. The…
Aug 29
Claimant Who Returns to Light Duty and is Dismissed for Concealing Employment During Disability is Not Entitled to Reinstatement.

Claimant Who Returns to Light Duty and is Dismissed for Concealing Employment During Disability is Not Entitled to Reinstatement.

In Sauer v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Verizon Pennsylvania, inc.) the Claimant returned to light duty on August 16 and a notification of suspension was issued. On August 17, the Claimant and his union representative were shown…

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Nashville Injury Attorneys Blog

Published by The Law Office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC

http://www.nashvilleinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Mar 7
Video about workers' compensation reform

Video about workers' compensation reform
Mar 7
I need your help to save Workers Compensation in Tennessee

I need your help to save Workers Compensation in Tennessee

Workers' compensation protects seriously injured Tennesseans from losing everything. It is a compromise that has protected workers in our state since 1919 and it is under attack. Governor Bill Haslam has introduced legislation that will…
Jan 2
Congratulations to Debbie

Congratulations to Debbie

Today, January 2, 2013 ends a more than 4 year battle for my client Debbie who was seriously injured when she fell at work in October of 2008. Her employer's workers' compensation carrier initially accepted responsibility and paid for her…

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Missouri Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers workers compensation and personal injury law. By Michael J. Sudekum.

http://www.missouriinjurylawyers-blog.com/

Feb 25
Distracted Driving Remains Difficult to Enforce

Distracted Driving Remains Difficult to Enforce

An Associated Press article in the St. Louis Post Dispatch notes that the Missouri law prohibiting young drivers from texting and driving remains difficult to enforce. The article citing a Columbia Missourian article reports that less than…
Feb 11
In-Text-icated Driving

In-Text-icated Driving

You may have noticed the phrase, "Don't drive in-text-icated" popping up on cars and billboards in recent months. Similar messages that you can find with a simple google search include: - Don't tempt f8 that txt can w8 - Dnt txt n drv - Pay…
Jan 17
Another Birth Control Device Faces Criticism

Another Birth Control Device Faces Criticism

A recent court filing by plaintiff lawyers and one filed by the manufacturer itself signals an increasing interest in the safety of another contraceptive device on the market. This time, the contraceptive is not a pill like Yaz, Yasmin or…

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Calbom & Schwab News

Covers the topics of workers' compensation, personal injury, and Social Security disability.

http://www.calbomschwab.com/category/news/

Feb 24
Benton County High School Mock Trial Competition

Benton County High School Mock Trial Competition

This weekend Ashley White and I drove down to the Benton County Courthouse in Kennewick, Washington (the Tri Cities) to judge local high school trial teams in their mock trial regional finals. I participated in two mock trials and was able to…
Jan 20
It’s That Time of Year: Watch Out for Deer!

It’s That Time of Year: Watch Out for Deer!

During the late fall and throughout winter deer migrate to lower elevations, creating a serious hazard for drivers. However, most drivers are not aware of the heightened danger of deer crossings brought on by the changing weather.…
Jan 7
What Do You Do After Another Driver Injures You In an Automobile Accident?

What Do You Do After Another Driver Injures You In an Automobile Accident?

The time right after a car accident is stressful and can even be downright traumatic in some situations. The goal of this article is to help guide you through this confusing and time-consuming process by giving you a non-exhaustive checklist…

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Thompson Law Group, PLLC

Covers personal injury and workers compensation in Tennessee.

http://www.tlgpllc.com/q-a/

Feb 10
This Injury I Had To My Back Has Been So Painful. Can I Get Pain And Suffering?

This Injury I Had To My Back Has Been So Painful. Can I Get Pain And Suffering?

No. The workers’ compensation law is a no fault law which means that you lose some types of damages when injured, such as pain and suffering damages, but you gain access to benefits without the heightened standard of proof that you may…
Feb 4
If My Employer Is In Tennessee, But I Got Hurt When I Was In Kentucky, Which State’s Benefits Am I Entitled To?

If My Employer Is In Tennessee, But I Got Hurt When I Was In Kentucky, Which State’s Benefits Am I Entitled To?

If you were injured while at work in a state other than where your employer works, you could be entitled to either state’s benefits. However, you are not entitled to both. If you or someone you know has recently been in a work-related…
Jan 22
The Nurse Case Manager Keeps Asking To Go Into The Examination Room When I See The Doctor. What Should I Tell Her?

The Nurse Case Manager Keeps Asking To Go Into The Examination Room When I See The Doctor. What Should I Tell Her?

You should politely tell her no. There is no requirement or need for a nurse case manager to go into the examination room with you because it generally interferes with the doctor’s examination. Have you recently been injured and have…

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Nevada Workers' Compensation

Covers the rights of injured Nevada workers under the state's workers compensation process. By David R. Fischer.

http://nevadaworkcomplaw.blogspot.com/

Jan 30
Level the playing field

Level the playing field

Don't be bullied any longer by the insurance company. Contact my office today @ 702-547-3944. Nevada injured workers you have rights!
Jun 8
Nevada Work Injury - You have Right

Nevada Work Injury - You have Right

If you have been injured on the job in Nevada know your rights!Temporary Total Disability, Permanent Partial Disability, and Vocational Rehabilitation.Don't allow the insurer to minimize your work injuries.Call 702-547-3944 now!
May 9
Aggressive representation guaranteed

Aggressive representation guaranteed

While I cannot promise you a particular result I can promise that you will receive aggressive representation for your Nevada work injury. If you have been injured on the job contact my office today to schedule your free consultation. …

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Comp Wonk

Covers Minnesota workers compensation issues. By the Law Office of Thomas Mottaz.

http://compwonk.com

Jan 18
Be Aware of Social Media

Be Aware of Social Media

As the Internet expands and social media becomes ever more popular, insurance companies and their investigators and attorneys are often turning to Facebook and other internet venues to help defend against injured workers’ claims.…
Dec 17
The Workers’ Compensation Insurer has Stopped my Chiropractic Treatment for my Work Injury, but my Chiropractor Continues to Recommend Further Treatment. What are my Options to get More Treatment?

The Workers’ Compensation Insurer has Stopped my Chiropractic Treatment for my Work Injury, but my Chiropractor Continues to Recommend Further Treatment. What are my Options to get More Treatment?

After an injury, the employer and insurer are required to pay for all reasonable, necessary and causally related medical treatment. However, there are limits to the duration and frequency of certain treatments that you can receive. One…
Dec 5
Does an Employer have to Purchase or have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Does an Employer have to Purchase or have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Most employers in Minnesota are required to have Minnesota Workers’ Compensation insurance, or for some companies, be self-insured. There are certain limited situations where an employer may not need to have coverage, however, in most…

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National Registry of Workers'…

National Registry of Workers' Compensation Specialists Blog

Focuses on workers' compensation, safety and risk manangement.

http://www.nrwcs.com/blog

Jan 3
Human Resources and Workers’ Compensation

Human Resources and Workers’ Compensation

Why would human resource professionals want to obtain a workers’ compensation certification? Very often they are the ones the employer turns to for advice regarding workers’ compensation. While larger companies…
Jan 3
One Course, Many Advantage

One Course, Many Advantage

Workers’ compensation certifications, like the Registered Workers’ Compensation Specialist (RWCS) designation, often come in two forms. Some are state specific courses and others are universal in…
Mar 13
HAVS, The Power of Vibration

HAVS, The Power of Vibration

When you work with hydraulic, electric, pneumatic or gasoline powered hand tools, it is imperative to stay up-to-date on your knowledge about Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome, also known as HAVS. The constant vibration your hands handle while…

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Miami Personal Injury Attorney…

Miami Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Florida car accident, product liability and workers compensation news. By Ruth E. Johnson.

http://www.miamipersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Dec 13
Seatbelt use in motor vehicles saves live

Seatbelt use in motor vehicles saves live

The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed what we have all believed to be true; that is the fact that seatbelt use in all motor vehicles saves lives. By carefully analyzing motor vehicles accidents and fatality rates,…
Dec 9
Car accident caused by text messages...who is really at fault?

Car accident caused by text messages...who is really at fault?

Car accident lawyers around the country are carefully watching the environment changes as technology brings about new ways in how the laws apply in cases. Specifically the increased use of cell phones while driving and the implications for…
Dec 6
SUV rollover accident - an anylisis by a Miami Lawyer

SUV rollover accident - an anylisis by a Miami Lawyer

As a car accident lawyer and also the owner of a new SUV , I cannot help but question the safety factors involved in rollover accidents involving SUVs and the resulting injuries. There is no doubt that SUVs have become increasing popular…

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Michigan Injury Lawyers Blog

Michigan trial lawyers discuss personal injury and wrongful death cases. By The Reeves Law Group.

http://www.michiganinjurylawyersblog.com/

Oct 11
Accident Injury Victim Hit By Bus In Warren Suffers Critical Injurie

Accident Injury Victim Hit By Bus In Warren Suffers Critical Injurie

In a case that is hardly just another day at the office, the family of Jason Carey of Marysville, Michigan finds itself in the middle of a tug of war between two competing legal systems.
Sep 16
Southfield Automobile Injury And Insurance Lawyer Calls Copemish Defective Roadway Case A Long Shot

Southfield Automobile Injury And Insurance Lawyer Calls Copemish Defective Roadway Case A Long Shot

On the face of it, to the respective parties involved in this case--the Manistee County Road Commission in Copemish (the defendant) and the Estate Debra Hagerty-Kraemer, deceased (the plaintiff)--this automobile injury case looks like an open…
Sep 13
Southfield Injury Lawyer Detects An Uptick In Dog Attacks Against Meter Readers And Children

Southfield Injury Lawyer Detects An Uptick In Dog Attacks Against Meter Readers And Children

Perhaps the oldest newspaper headline in American history is "Dog bites man". But that hackneyed cliché is fast giving way to a more modern news flash: "Man bites dog's owner"--in the wallet, that is.

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Virginia Workers' Compensation…

Virginia Workers' Compensation Case Blog

By Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus.

http://jerrylutkenhaus.blogspot.com/

Sep 11
Appealing a Virginia Workers Compensation Case a Day Late? Can it be done?

Appealing a Virginia Workers Compensation Case a Day Late? Can it be done?

In a recent case, the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission had to decide whether a late appeal by a claimant of an unsuccessful hearing decision should be allowed.
Sep 4
Virginia Workers' Compensation Claim Can Sometimes Be Caused by Use of a Cell Phone

Virginia Workers' Compensation Claim Can Sometimes Be Caused by Use of a Cell Phone

Many people in Virginia may think using a cell phone at work is not an accident like a fall or like a back injury caused by lifting a box. Virginians may also think you cannot get workers’ compensation for just using a cell phone at work.
Sep 4
Virginia Workers' Compensation Hearing Loss Victory

Virginia Workers' Compensation Hearing Loss Victory

J. Campbell came to my office and said he had been injured at work. He had fallen from a ladder and suffered a head injury. Due to his skull fracture he also lost 100% of the hearing in his left ear. We filed a claim for payment of this…

Rank this Week: 3962

Ramsay Law Firm

Covers workers' compensation and personal injury law.

http://ramsaylawfirm.tumblr.com/

Sep 7
Workers' Compensation: Register To Vote Now

Workers' Compensation: Register To Vote Now

Workers' Compensation: Register To Vote Now: Please register, if you have not already done so!
Aug 10
Did you know....

Did you know....

if Congress limits the legal rights of patients, various Consumer and Patient Safety Organizations...
Aug 9
Workers' Compensation: Can I Move To Another State If I Have A Work' Comp' Claim?

Workers' Compensation: Can I Move To Another State If I Have A Work' Comp' Claim?

Workers' Compensation: Can I Move To Another State If I Have A Work' Comp' Claim?

Rank this Week: 4029

Illinois Workers' Compensation…

Illinois Workers' Compensation Blog

Covers the theory, concepts, events and changes in the Illinois workers’ compensation system. By Hanagan & McGovern.

http://www.hmcomplaw.com/blog/

Aug 26
Injured Workers – Be Careful What You Sign

Injured Workers – Be Careful What You Sign

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act provides employers with the right to obtain an injured worker’s medical records in order to assess the injury, the need for treatment, and determine the worker’s right to payment of workers…
May 16
Why is my neighbor going fishing when he is off on workers’ compensation?

Why is my neighbor going fishing when he is off on workers’ compensation?

Nothing seems to irritate people more than to see someone drawing workers’ compensation benefits and still getting some enjoyment out of life. We consistently hear about employers and insurance carriers having videotape evidence that a…
May 6
Menard Work Comp Claims – Jumping Down the Rabbit Hole

Menard Work Comp Claims – Jumping Down the Rabbit Hole

Like most people interested in the Illinois workers compensation system, we have been reading the Belleville News-Democrat’s unfolding coverage about the Illinois Department of Corrections debacle at the Menard Correctional Center. It…

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The PathLaw Blog

Covers North Carolina workers compensation and employment law. By Pattersn Harkavy LLP.

http://pathlaw.com

Aug 1
Court of Appeals Rejects Challenge to Assistant Principal’s Dismissal

Court of Appeals Rejects Challenge to Assistant Principal’s Dismissal

The recent case, James v Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Board of Education, concerned an assistant principle who was dismissed for allegedly sexually harassing female employees.
May 1
Court of Appeals Rejects REDA Claim by Pro Se Plaintiff

Court of Appeals Rejects REDA Claim by Pro Se Plaintiff

In Fatta v M & M Properties Management, Inc. the North Carolina Court of Appeals heard an appeal by a pro se plaintiff of the trial court’s granting of summary judgement. Plaintiff worked for the company in one of their hotels as a…
Apr 24
The 4th Circuit CoA Ruled that the EEOC could be Estopped in an ADA Enforcement Action

The 4th Circuit CoA Ruled that the EEOC could be Estopped in an ADA Enforcement Action

In EEOC v.

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