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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…
Rank this Week: 1975

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/
Rank this Week: 2003

New Jersey Employment Law Blog

New Jersey Employment Law Blog

Covers CEPA/whistleblower, ERISA, non-compete agreements, sexual harassment, Title VII, USERRA and workers compensation. By Steinberg Law Offices.

http://employment.lawfirmnewjersey.com/
  • May 10

    Do Employers Have to Pay Summer Interns?

    Do Employers Have to Pay Summer Interns?
    My nephew just came home for summer break from his sophomore year at college, which got me to thinking.  (No, not about how much I would like to be back in college.)   What profitable use of the next three months will our returning…
  • Apr 18

    Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk - Is This FLSA Mootness Decision Itself Moot?

    Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk - Is This FLSA Mootness Decision Itself Moot?
    Where to begin on yesterday's US Supreme Court decision in Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk?  Perhaps we should start, oddly enough, with Justice Kagan's dissent, which is quite unlike any I have seen before.  She says: Feel free to…
  • Apr 2

    All You Could Ask For

    All You Could Ask For
    Sometimes we go way off topic, and today is such a day. And for a good cause. Mike Greenberg is a sportscaster, the co-host of ESPN's morning drive show, the top-rated "Mike & Mike" show.  Greenberg's new book, All You Could Ask For,…
Rank this Week: 2049

Comp Wonk

Comp Wonk

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

http://compwonk.com
Rank this Week: 2045

California Comp Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2129

Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2286

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.…
Rank this Week: 2253

Illinois Workers Compensation…

Illinois Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers compensation and wrongful termination. By Donald W. Fohrman & Associates.

http://www.illinoisworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 30

    Work related rotator cuff tear

    Work related rotator cuff tear
    With the cut back in the labor force more and more workers are being forced to pick up the slack. This oftens times leads to injuries caused by over-use. One of the common injuries associated with over-use is the tear of the shoulder's…
  • Jun 22

    Illinois Labor Update

    Illinois Labor Update
    A jury recently found that having a anti-sexual harassment policy just isn't enough to guard against lawsuits. The EEOC suide the owner of a franchise restaurant on behalf of 2 young women who were sexually harassed by an older manager. …
  • Apr 18

    Illinois courts awards a portion of MSA funding to ex-wife

    Illinois courts awards a portion of MSA funding to ex-wife
    The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that the funds in a Medicare set-aside (MSA) are part of a workers' compensation settlement thereby allowing an ex-wife to a portion of the MSA. The claimant was injured in a work accident in 2008. He…
Rank this Week: 2271

Philadelphia Injury Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2250

Illinois Workers Compensation

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…
Rank this Week: 2364

Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationlawyer-blog.com/
  • May 21

    Massachusetts Man Indicted on Workers' Compensation Fraud Charge

    Massachusetts Man Indicted on Workers' Compensation Fraud Charge
    An Attleboro man has been indicted on charges that he fraudulently collected more than $53,000 in workers' compensation benefits while continuing to work. A fifty-seven year old male is charged with workers' compensation fraud and larceny…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2469

Maryland Workers Compensation…

Maryland Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation and injury law. By Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz L.L.C.

http://www.marylandworkerscompensationattorneys.com/
  • May 21

    Worker's Firing Does Not Bar Workers' Compensation Benefit

    Worker's Firing Does Not Bar Workers' Compensation Benefit
    An employee's firing does not bar workers' compensation benefits if the claimant's evidence demonstrates that his or her disability caused the subsequent inability to find work, the Court of Special Appeals has ruled. The court's ruling stems…
  • May 1

    Maryland Legislature Takes Action on Several Workers' Compensation Bill

    Maryland Legislature Takes Action on Several Workers' Compensation Bill
    The General Assembly has taken action on several Workers' Compensation bills in this year's session. Twenty-five bills dealing with Workers' Compensation matters were introduced. The bill calling for Commission decisions to be emailed will…
  • Mar 4

    Workers' Compensation Bills in the General Assembly

    Workers' Compensation Bills in the General Assembly
    There are several bills dealing with workers' compensation matters in the General Assembly this year. A bill that would allow commission decisions to be emailed and a bill that would expand punishment for employers who retaliate against…
Rank this Week: 2490

Georgia Workers Compensation blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2500

South Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog

South Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers auto accidents, general liability, nursing homes and workers compensation. By Howell and Christmas, LLC.

http://www.southcarolinainjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Jan 2

    Former Employee Faces Criminal Charge for Alleged Assault/Abuse at Mt. Pleasant Nursing Home

    Former Employee Faces Criminal Charge for Alleged Assault/Abuse at Mt. Pleasant Nursing Home
    Your lawyers in Charleston at Howell and Christmas, LLC recently read a Post and Courier article concerning of a horrifying incident of nursing home abuse at a Mt. Pleasant facility. The alleged assailant is a 44-year-old North Charleston man…
  • Dec 25

    Engineering Shortcuts Lead to Building Collapse and Serious On the Job Injurie

    Engineering Shortcuts Lead to Building Collapse and Serious On the Job Injurie
    Similar to the last blog entry posted by your Charleston personal injury attorneys, today's post also concerns the Dallas Cowboys. But unlike the last entry, today's post focuses not on the Cowboys players, but on a 88,000-square-foot…
  • Dec 18

    Late Night Drunk Driving Accident Involving Two Dallas Cowboy

    Late Night Drunk Driving Accident Involving Two Dallas Cowboy
    As BIG football fans, your South Carolina accident lawyers at Howell and Christmas, LLC have posted numerous articles concerning America's most watched sport. Until now, however, posts have dealt primarily with player safety on the field;…
Rank this Week: 2510

Colorado Workers' Comp Law Blog

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.
Rank this Week: 2696

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…
Rank this Week: 3071

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…
Rank this Week: 3021

SC Disability Law

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…
Rank this Week: 3188

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…
Rank this Week: 3167

Quad Cities Injury Lawyers

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 ……
Rank this Week: 3215

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…
Rank this Week: 3294

Maryland Injury Law

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.…
Rank this Week: 3422

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…
Rank this Week: 3495

Atlanta Workers Compensation Law

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…
Rank this Week: 3450

Judge Tom Talks

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…
Rank this Week: 3455

Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys…

Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Illinois medical malpractice and workers compensation. By Jerisat & Kostopoulos.

http://www.chicagopersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/
  • Jul 15

    Illinois Cancer Diagnosis Malpractice by Medical Professional

    Illinois Cancer Diagnosis Malpractice by Medical Professional
    Medical malpractice in misdiagnosis of cancer is unfortunately common in Illinois and other states. Diagnosing cancer correctly at the earliest stages is crucial to having a good outcome. At its earliest stages, cancer can often be cured by…
  • Jun 14

    Personal Injury Lawyers file Yaz/Yasmin Birth Control Pill Suit

    Personal Injury Lawyers file Yaz/Yasmin Birth Control Pill Suit
    Illinois personal injury lawyers have filed product liability lawsuits involving the Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills. Yasmin is sold under the Ocella and Zarah brands. Yaz is sold under the Gianvi brand name. Bayer Corporation,…
  • Jun 12

    Patent Infringement Verdict of $290 Million, and Clear and Convincing Standard, Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

    Patent Infringement Verdict of $290 Million, and Clear and Convincing Standard, Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court
    Contingency fee patent attorneys have won a victory for a small tech company . The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a $290 million patent infringement verdict against Microsoft which was appealed from Judge Leonard Davis. This is the largest patent…
Rank this Week: 3670

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.…
Rank this Week: 3765

Michigan Injury Lawyers Blog

Michigan Injury Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.michiganinjurylawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3789

Texas Injury Lawyers Blog

Texas Injury Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.texasinjurylawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3898

Calbom & Schwab News

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…
Rank this Week: 3924

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…
Rank this Week: 3910

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/
Rank this Week: 3842

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…
Rank this Week: 3912

The PathLaw Blog

The PathLaw Blog

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

http://pathlaw.com
Rank this Week: 3893

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation FAQs

Answers workers' compensation questions for Pennsylvania residents. 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…
Rank this Week: 3964

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…
Rank this Week: 3923

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/
Rank this Week: 3927

Hearing Loss Law

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…
Rank this Week: 4117

The Defense Base Act Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 4234

Nashville Injury Attorneys Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 4213

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…
Rank this Week: 4144

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,…
Rank this Week: 4252

Work Comp Edge

Work Comp Edge

Covers workers compensation.

http://workcompedgeblog.com
Rank this Week: 4287

Atlanta Workers Compensation…

Atlanta Workers Compensation Questions & Answers

Answers questions regarding workers compensation claims and workplace accidents. By Benjamin Y. Gerber.

http://www.gerber-law.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 4184

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/
Rank this Week: 4220