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Cincinnati Attorney Blog

Covers Cincinnati personal injury and workers compensation issues. By McKenzie & Snyder LLP.

http://www.mckenzie-snyder.com/blog

May 6
Experienced Dayton, OH Personal Injury Lawyer

Experienced Dayton, OH Personal Injury Lawyer

mckenzie-dayton.jpg McKenzie & Snyder are experienced personal injury lawyers. We have over 15 years of successfully handling personal injury cases in Dayton and southern Ohio.read more
Apr 8
Home Aide Injury Outside Patient's Home May Have Been Sustained in the Course of and Arising Out of Her Employment

Home Aide Injury Outside Patient's Home May Have Been Sustained in the Course of and Arising Out of Her Employment

mckenzie-icy_driveway.jpg The 2nd District Ohio Appellate Court recently overturned a trial court decision barring workers' compensation benefits to a home health aide who was injured after slipping on ice outside of a…
Mar 21
UnSteady Load Danger: Debris on the Roads.

UnSteady Load Danger: Debris on the Roads.

loaded-car.jpg A truck driver can tell you the dangers of a shifting load and how that can cause, sometimes fatal, auto accidents. Imagine pallets of ball bearings stacked in the back of a semi truck; if the semi truck…

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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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Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation, workplace safety and OSHA citations. By Bulgini & Norton, LLP.

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

Apr 17
Employee Suffers Burns after Propane Tank Explosion

Employee Suffers Burns after Propane Tank Explosion

A man was sent to the hospital with first-degree burns to his face after a propane tank exploded at a glass-bottling plant in Milford. The worker was filling up a forklift's tank just outside Saint-Gobain Containers, Inc. plant when the…
Apr 12
Steelworker Falls from Duxbury High School Roof

Steelworker Falls from Duxbury High School Roof

A steelworker was rushed to the hospital after falling twenty feet from the roof decking of the new high school under construction in Duxbury. Chief Kevin Nord stated that the worker was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening…
Apr 10
Framingham DPW Employee Severed Artery in Saw Mishap

Framingham DPW Employee Severed Artery in Saw Mishap

A Framingham Public Works employee was Med-Flighted to a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston after he was injured by a 14 inch circular blade chop saw. The water department employee, who is in his 20s, suffered a left shoulder…

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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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Florida Social Security Disability…

Florida Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida construction accidents and workers' compensation law. By Randy Zeldin.

http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

May 14
Proposals to Eliminate "Double Dipping"

Proposals to Eliminate "Double Dipping"

In order to receive Social Security Disability benefits, a claimant must prove an inability to engage in substantial gainful employment for at least one year. In virtually all States, including the State of Florida, in order to receive…
May 10
"Secret" Social Security Judge Policy is Abolished

"Secret" Social Security Judge Policy is Abolished

For approximately the past year, the Social Security Administrated had implemented a new policy: the name of the Judge assigned would not be disclosed. This resulted in a situation, whereby a claimant and Counsel, would not know the identity…
Apr 30
Social Security Judges Sue Social Security!

Social Security Judges Sue Social Security!

The Association of Administrative Law Judges, which encompasses "Social Security Judges," recently brought a Federal law suit against the Social Security Administration. The contention of the litigation is that Social Security Judges must…

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Alabama Workers' Comp Blog

Covers workers' compensation with a focus on Alabama. By Fish Nelson LLC.

http://www.alabamaworkerscompblawg.com/

May 15
Bipartisan Medicare Legislation Introduced to the House of Representative

Bipartisan Medicare Legislation Introduced to the House of Representative

Reps. Dave Reichert (R-WA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers’ Compensation Settlement Agreement Act (H.R. 1982) into the House of Representatives May 15, 2013. The bill establishes clear…
Apr 21
Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Addresses Several Issues in Affirming Permanent and Total Award

Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Addresses Several Issues in Affirming Permanent and Total Award

On April 19, 2013, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in McAbee Construction, Inc. v. Elvin Allday. At trial, the employee presented evidence that he had worked as a boilermaker since 1986. During that time, he had…
Mar 11
Unexplained Falls are not Compensable in Alabama

Unexplained Falls are not Compensable in Alabama

On March 1, 2013, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in Ex Parte Russell Threadgill wherein it denied in part and granted in part the employee’s petition for mandamus relief. At trial, the employee claimed that he…

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Canadian Occupational Health and…

Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Law

Covers OHS laws and developments in Canada. By FMC Law.

http://www.occupationalhealthandsafetylaw.com/

May 16
Employers Should Prohibit Texting While Driving: U.S. OSHA

Employers Should Prohibit Texting While Driving: U.S. OSHA

Distracted driving, and in particular texting while driving, are important occupational safety issues, and employers need to act, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration says in a new brochure called “Distracted Driving:…
May 16
But I Feel Like a Sausage – The OHSA Does Not Require Employer to Provide “Winter Coveralls”: Arbitrator

But I Feel Like a Sausage – The OHSA Does Not Require Employer to Provide “Winter Coveralls”: Arbitrator

As tight as summer coveralls might be with winter clothing underneath, the Occupational Health and Safety Act does not require employers to provide winter coveralls to crane operators, a Newfoundland arbitrator has held. The collective…
May 14
Self Described “Happy Drunk” with Sleep Apnea was not Disabled: Adjudicator

Self Described “Happy Drunk” with Sleep Apnea was not Disabled: Adjudicator

“Not every ailment amounts to a disability”, an adjudicator has held, in dismissing an employee’s grievance. Employers who often wonder what types of ailments or conditions amount to “disabilities” will find this…

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Workers' Compensation Watch

By Rehm, Bennet & Moore.

http://workerscompensationwatch.com/

May 16
Workers: Watch the Heat!

Workers: Watch the Heat!

Posted in workplace accidentsworkplace injuryworkplace safetyIt has been a roller coaster of a May here on the Great Plains. Nebraska and Iowa have both been hit with weather extremes. For example, “Two days after Lincoln recorded a…
May 13
Out-of-State Work-Related Injuries: What You Need to Know

Out-of-State Work-Related Injuries: What You Need to Know

Posted in DLIBedford, TX Construction Site Today’s post comes from guest author Brian M. Wright from Causey Law Firm in Seattle. Although I have written about this topic in the past in regard to truckers, I think this post is a…
May 9
Warehouse Workers Are At Risk By Company Safety Violation

Warehouse Workers Are At Risk By Company Safety Violation

Posted in Safety violationsToday’s post comes from guest author Jon Gelman, LLC – Attorney at Law. Although the scene for this blog post comes from a business in New Jersey, the scenario occurs all too often in businesses across…

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North Carolina Workers'…

North Carolina Workers' Compensation Journal

Covers issues and trends in workers’ compensation law in North Carolina and throughout the United States. By the Jernigan Law Firm.

http://www.ncworkcompjournal.com/

May 16
Do I have to be on Social Security Disability Forever?

Do I have to be on Social Security Disability Forever?

You aren’t prohibited from returning to work after being on Social Security Disability Today’s post comes from guest author Barbara Tilker from Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano. Many of the people that…
May 13
What About Workers’ Compensation In North Dakota?

What About Workers’ Compensation In North Dakota?

Workers have flooded North Dakota to work in the booming oil industry. Today’s post comes from guest author Jay Causey from Causey Law Firm. A recent article in the New York Times (An Oil Boom Takes a Toll on Health… Continue…
May 2
“Mental-Mental” Worker’s Comp Claims Following Connecticut School Shooting Injurie

“Mental-Mental” Worker’s Comp Claims Following Connecticut School Shooting Injurie

Connecticut’s workers compensation law does not currently cover mental injuries which do not stem from a physical injury. Today’s post comes from guest author Tom Domer from The Domer Law Firm. Following the Connecticut school…

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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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Michigan Workers' Compensation Law

Covers workers compensation law in Michigan. By Ronald W. Ryan.

http://michcomplaw.typepad.com/michcomplaw/

May 9
State to auction of mineral rights today, Tuesday - petoskeynews.com

State to auction of mineral rights today, Tuesday - petoskeynews.com
Mar 2
Summary of Changes to the Act

Summary of Changes to the Act

The Michigan legislature changed Michigan's Workers Disability Compensation Act on December 19, 2011. The purpose for the changes to the law arose out of an effort to reduce the number of worker’s compensation claims made in the State…
Jan 3
Changes to the Cross Appeal Policy from the Appellate Commission

Changes to the Cross Appeal Policy from the Appellate Commission

Effective March 1, 2012 in accordance with MCL 418.861a (6) and (7) and Rules 4 and 6 the following policy will be strictly adhered to:

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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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Washington Workers' Advisor

Covers workers compensation law. By The Causey Law Firm.

http://workersadvisor.com/

May 16
Causey Law Firm is MOVING!!!

Causey Law Firm is MOVING!!!

Posted in UncategorizedFourth & Vine Building – in the shadow of the Space Needle! After TWENTY YEARS in our Pioneer Square office, Causey Law Firm is MOVING! The office will be closed on Friday, May 31st and will reopen…
May 13
Social Security Basics: “How long do I need to be off work?”

Social Security Basics: “How long do I need to be off work?”

Posted in Social SecurityIf you, or a loved one, are diagnosed with a severe or aggressive condition, you may qualify to be immediately approved! One question that I am asked frequently by folks considering applying…
May 9
Media Portrays Social Security as an Avenue to Benefits for the Unemployed – WRONG! It’s Not That Simple…

Media Portrays Social Security as an Avenue to Benefits for the Unemployed – WRONG! It’s Not That Simple…

Posted in Social SecurityThe Social Security Administration turns down many worthy applicants when they first apply. There is a lot in the news these days about the Social Security Disability Program, with some…

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Florida's Workers' Compensation…

Florida's Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

By Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt.

http://www.floridasworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

May 15
What is an IME and Why Am I Being Sent There?

What is an IME and Why Am I Being Sent There?

In Florida's workers' compensation system an independent medical examiner is used by either party to obtain a medical opinion that is admissible in court or at trial. An IME is not a doctor who will treat you or provide you care. An IME…
May 9
When is it ok to Return to Work?

When is it ok to Return to Work?

First and foremost, follow your doctor's recommendations. It is important that you don't rush your recovery and that includes going back to your pre-injury job duties too soon. We understand the desire and financial burden to obtain your…
May 8
When Will Workers' Compensation Pay Me My Lost Wages?

When Will Workers' Compensation Pay Me My Lost Wages?

In Florida, injured workers may be entitled to checks for lost time due to their injuries. These monies are typically paid by the insurance carrier and not the employer. Once entitled to lost wages, or indemnity checks, an employer's…

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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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Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation & Disability Lawyer

Covers workers' compensation, social security disability, disability insurance contract claims, unemployment compensation and other issues of interest to injured and disabled workers. By McGraw & Associates, LLC.

http://paworkerscompensation-disability-lawyer.com

Jul 13
Overview Workers Compensation Agency Service

Overview Workers Compensation Agency Service

The Centers for Disease Control CDC has recently published its 2006 United States Life Tables. Effective July 19, 2010, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS will begin referencing the CDCs Table 1: Life table for the total…
Jun 27
A Guide to Disability Rights Law

A Guide to Disability Rights Law

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws is a brief summary of the 11 federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities published by the Department of Justice.
Jun 14
Extra Help for Medicare Drug Recipient

Extra Help for Medicare Drug Recipient

More Medicare beneficiaries will soon qualify for help paying for their prescription drugs. People on Medicare may be eligible to pay no more than $2.50 for generic drugs and $6.30 for each brand name drug thanks to changes to Medicare’s…

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The QR Legal Blog

Features substantive, practice related articles, firm updates and legislative/legal alerts. By Quatrini Rafferty.

http://qrlegal.blogspot.com/

Apr 1
Unemployment Compensation Basic

Unemployment Compensation Basic

by Quatrini Rafferty attorney James A. HorchakThe unemployment compensation (UC) system is designed to provide a short-term "safety net" of benefits which provide income when you lose your job through no fault of your own. Generally…
Apr 1
2013 Notice of Rate Adjustment for Record Reproduction

2013 Notice of Rate Adjustment for Record Reproduction
Mar 19
My Military Service Records: How Can I Get a Copy?

My Military Service Records: How Can I Get a Copy?

Many veterans, as they left the service, never received a copy of their military service records, including treatment records. These documents are very important as they can reveal medical treatment for in-service conditions or…

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Illinois Workers' Compensation…

Illinois Workers' Compensation Attorneys Blog

Covers Illinois work injury issues, including insurance, FMLA and independent medical examinations. By Dworkin & Maciariello.

http://www.illinoisworkerscompensationattorneys.com/

Apr 4
Illinois Workers' Compensation and FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)

Illinois Workers' Compensation and FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)

When an employee is injured at work in Illinois there are a lot of fears that instantly arise: How will I earn an income? Who will pay my medical bills? What if I never return to 100%? Will I still have a job when I am done treating? …
Feb 23
Diskectomies and Spinal Fusions As Treatment of Illinois Work Injurie

Diskectomies and Spinal Fusions As Treatment of Illinois Work Injurie

Workers' Compensation benefits are often available for injured workers in Illinois who require surgery for back pain and back injuries resulting from work accidents. Conservative or non-invasive treatment is normally tried first in an effort…
Jan 27
Conservative Treatment and Surgery for Illinois Work Injurie

Conservative Treatment and Surgery for Illinois Work Injurie

When a job related injury causes back pain or leg pain it can be difficult to know whether surgery is necessary or if a more conservative method of treatment will be the best option. Many of our clients, from all over the Chicagoland area,…

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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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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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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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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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Pennsylvania Workers Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Attorney Blog

Covers employment rights, social security disability and workers' compensation laws. By Kunkel & Fink, LLP.

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationattorneyblog.com/

Mar 25
Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Before you hire a law firm or non-attorney advocate to represent you in your Disability/SSI Claim, you should three important questions: 1. Will I be represented by an attorney at my hearing?
Mar 25
Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Before you hire a law firm or non-attorney advocate to represent you in your Disability/SSI Claim, you should three important questions: 1. Will I be represented by an attorney at my hearing?
Mar 1
Kunkel & Fink, LLP In The New

Kunkel & Fink, LLP In The New

My parnter Leah Fink and I were recently interviewed for a newspaper article that recently appeared in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette regarding the rise in social security disability claims. You can read the article here. Although the article…

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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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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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Maryland Injury Law

Covers Maryland personal injury and workers compensation law. By Michael Schreyer.

http://marylandinjurylaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 5
Michael was appointed

Michael was appointed

Michael was appointed by the governor of Maryland to the State Workers` Compensation Advisory Committee on Budget. His appointment was just confirmed by the Senate.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Dec 30
Finding consolation in an accidental death.

Finding consolation in an accidental death.

Friends and family facing the loss of loved ones in automobile collisions, medical malpractice errors, defective product malfunctions, or workplace disasters are often at a loss for how to put their lives back together. Such losses are nearly…
Jul 1
Who should I hire for legal representation against WMATA for the Washington DC METRO train crash?

Who should I hire for legal representation against WMATA for the Washington DC METRO train crash?

Experience, location and convenience are the keys to hiring the right injury lawyer for your claim resulting from physical injury, death or post traumatic stress from the June 22, 2009 crash of the METRO red line trains. by Michael J.…

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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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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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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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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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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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Iowa Workers' Compensation Lawyer…

Iowa Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation law and claims. By Gilloon, Wright & Hamel, P.C.

http://www.iowaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

May 16
People Who Helped Me Become a Lawyer

People Who Helped Me Become a Lawyer

This list is obviously not going to be complete. There are hundreds of family members, friends, employers, co-workers, teachers and others who have made big contributions. I am just going to try to talk about the people who had the biggest…
May 9
Overview of Mental Health Injuries in Iowa Workers' Compensation

Overview of Mental Health Injuries in Iowa Workers' Compensation

MENTAL INJURIES ARE COMPENSATED AS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY INJURIES. Under Iowa law mental injuries are compensable in the workers' compensation system. Mental injuries are unscheduled injuries. Therefore, the emphasis in figuring out the…
May 2
How Is An Iowa Work Comp Lawyer Like An Auctioneer?

How Is An Iowa Work Comp Lawyer Like An Auctioneer?

I don't have a lot of experience with auctions, but I have been involved in a handful, and I think they are fascinating. Recently I got to talk to a retired auctioneer about his career, and some of the more interesting auctions that he had…

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California Comp Blog

Covers workers' compensation legal decisions.

http://www.californiacompblog.com/

Mar 22
The 90-Day Presumption Does Not Apply to a “Part of Body” Dispute

The 90-Day Presumption Does Not Apply to a “Part of Body” Dispute

The WCAB has ruled on an issue of concern to many thoughtful claims administrators: does a denial notice need to be sent when an applicant raises a new, disputed part of body in an accepted injury claim? For example, an … Continue…
Jan 30
4850 Benefits Are Included in the 104-week TD Cap

4850 Benefits Are Included in the 104-week TD Cap

Labor Code Section 4850 salary continuation benefits ARE INCLUDED in the 104-week cap for Temporary Disability (TD) benefits according to California’s 1st District Court of Appeal in County of Alameda v. WCAB (Knittel). That means…
Dec 5
EMPLOYEE MEDICAL PRIVACY ISSUES (PART 3)

EMPLOYEE MEDICAL PRIVACY ISSUES (PART 3)

DRUG TESTING This is the third and final in a series of posts regarding medical privacy issues in the workplace. This post concerns drug testing. An employer with a compelling business interest and a written policy prohibiting drug use…

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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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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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Albany Accident and Injury Lawyer…

Albany Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers New York workers' compensation and personal injury law. By Paul Giannetti.

http://www.albanyaccidentinjurylaw.com/

Jul 30
New York State Workers' Compensation Law Section 123

New York State Workers' Compensation Law Section 123

If you have an old Workers' Compensation case and that has become disabling, section 123 of the Workers' Compensation Law may affect your rights to ongoing lost wage benefits. While the interpretation of Section 123 is much more…
Jul 26
Do I Need A Lawyer For My Workers' Compensation Claim?

Do I Need A Lawyer For My Workers' Compensation Claim?

Many claimants believe that the Workers' Compensation system is easy to navigate and that there is no need for an attorney to get involved. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In the recent article, the New York Times,…
Jul 23
Menands Workers' Compensation Hearing: Who Will Do The Talking?

Menands Workers' Compensation Hearing: Who Will Do The Talking?

In my law firm in Albany, NY I have clients who have received a hearing notice from the New York State Workers' Compensation Board and will often ask whether or not they will have to talk at the hearing. Unless the hearing is schedule for…

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Judge Tom Talks

Review of Oklahoma workers' compensation cases, law, and current trends. By Tom Leonard.

http://judgetom.blogspot.com/

Aug 10
Crosswalk and Disposition Table

Crosswalk and Disposition Table

The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Act is repealed, and the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Code is adopted. Most of the old provisions have been retained, but the numbering is new and the subsections have been shuffled. For example §3…
Dec 13
Budget Outlook for Oklahoma

Budget Outlook for Oklahoma

If you are unfamiliar with the Oklahoma Policy Institute, go to its website and bookmark it, add it to you feed reader or follow it on Twitter.
Dec 6
The Bunkhouse Rule

The Bunkhouse Rule

The Supreme Court of South Carolina held that a worker's injuries occurred within the course and scope of his employment where the migrant worker sustained a right ankle fracture when he fell on a wet sidewalk outside housing provided by his…

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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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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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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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Pennsylvania Workers Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Information

By Calhoun & Associates.

http://www.workercompensationsettlements.com/faqs/

Jun 8
Am I Required To Hire An Attorney?

Am I Required To Hire An Attorney?

Although there is no Pennsylvania law that requires an injured worker to hire an attorney to represent them in a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim, the insurance company will in all likelihood have an attorney representing them.…
Jun 6
Who Exactly is Eligible to Receive Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Benefits?

Who Exactly is Eligible to Receive Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Benefits?

If you have suffered a work-related injury or have become ill because of exposure to hazardous material on the job, you may be potentially entitled to medical and compensation benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The vast…
May 31
Is A Workers Compensation Claim Considered To Be A Type Of Lawsuit In Pennsylvania?

Is A Workers Compensation Claim Considered To Be A Type Of Lawsuit In Pennsylvania?

Filing a workers’ compensation benefits claim in Pennsylvania is not equal to filing a lawsuit. Workers’ compensation provides an injured worker who suffered from a work-related injury or illness the right of collecting benefits no matter…

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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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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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Social Security Disability Lawyer…

Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers social security disability benefits, veterans' benefits and workers' compensation law. By Stephen A. Friedman and Associates, P.C.

http://www.socialsecuritydisabilitylawyerblog.com/

Mar 2
Why do I Need to Keep Seeing My Doctor During My Claim for Social Security Disability Benefits, part 2

Why do I Need to Keep Seeing My Doctor During My Claim for Social Security Disability Benefits, part 2

Continuing to see your doctor, even if there is no more that the doctor can do to make you better, can show Social Security that your symptoms have not improved or have worsened. Seeing your doctor regularly can also help your doctor follow…
Jan 8
Why Do I Need to Keep Seeing My Doctor During My Claim for Social Security Disability Benefits,part 1

Why Do I Need to Keep Seeing My Doctor During My Claim for Social Security Disability Benefits,part 1

When you file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits, either Supplemental Security Income [SSI] or Disability Insurance Benefits [SSDI or SSDIB] you must show the Social Security Administration that you are unable to work at least 12…
Nov 12
THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYMENT ON SSA DISABILITY CLAIMS

THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYMENT ON SSA DISABILITY CLAIMS

A claim for Social Security Disability benefits is a claim for benefits because the applicant is unable to work. The claimant is literally telling the Social Security Administration [SSA] that because of medical impairments [mental or…

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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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