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Minnesota Workers Compensation Secrets from a Former Insurance Company Attorney

Discusses Minnesota workers compensation benefit issues, including wage loss, notice of intent to discontinue, rehabilitation and permanent partial disability. By Thomas Atkinson.

http://mnworkcompsecrets.blogspot.com/

May 13
Minnesota Workers Compensation Indpendent Medical Examinations. Guess What? They Aren't Independent!

Minnesota Workers Compensation Indpendent Medical Examinations. Guess What? They Aren't Independent!

Every week at Atkinson Law Office and Minnesota Disability we receive notices that our clients are scheduled for independent medical examinations, "IME". We send notices out to our clients advising them that the IME is usually a…
Apr 21
I Need A Minnesota Workers' Compensation Attorney. But How Do I Chose With So Many Choices?

I Need A Minnesota Workers' Compensation Attorney. But How Do I Chose With So Many Choices?

You have a lot of choices out on the internet for a lawyer to assist you with your Minnesota workers' compensation injury. I believe that you need an attorney who limits his/her practice to workers compensation. Ask yourself…
Apr 10
I Need A Minnesota Workers Compensation Lawyer. Who Is The Best Minnesota Work Comp Attorney For My Case?

I Need A Minnesota Workers Compensation Lawyer. Who Is The Best Minnesota Work Comp Attorney For My Case?

Minnesota does not allow workers compensation attorneys to call themselves "experts". However, there are vast differences in the quality and experience of Minnesota workers compensation lawyers for hire throughout our state. Some…

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JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/

May 17
The Brave New World of Identification

The Brave New World of Identification

Margaret Hu, Biometric ID Cybersurveillance, 88 Indiana L.J.__ (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Mary FanThe memory seems almost quaint. While waiting with prosecutors in the hallway between indictments, an excellent customs…
May 15
Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking

Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking

Lonny Hoffman, Rulemaking in the Age of Twombly and Iqbal, U.C. Davis L. Rev. (forthcoming, 2013) available at SSRN.Brooke D. ColemanThe Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are 75 years old this year. Imagine a fete thrown in their honor-mini…
May 13
Balkan Ghost

Balkan Ghost

Reva B. Siegel, From Colorblindness to Antibalkanization: An Emerging Ground of Decision in Race Equality Cases, 120 Yale L.J. 1278 (2011).Pat GudridgeWhatever Reva Siegel writes is worth close study. This recent Yale Law Journal…

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Work Comp Roundup

Covers workers' compensation cost containment techniques and strategies.

http://blog.reduceyourworkerscomp.com

May 17
Improper Workplace Safety Training Leads to Tragic Employee Death

Improper Workplace Safety Training Leads to Tragic Employee Death

Not properly protecting employees while on the job led to one British company receiving a fine, this after a worker died while on a jobsite. According to information from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Merseyside company…
May 16
How Your Employees Can Help Reduce Your Workers Compensation Cost

How Your Employees Can Help Reduce Your Workers Compensation Cost

How Your Employees Can Help Reduce Your Workers Compensation Costs As productive members of your workforce, employees must participate in your Workers’ Compensation Claims Management Program. An important factor that correlates…
May 15
Should SSDI Approval Equal Work Comp Total Disability Approval in NY

Should SSDI Approval Equal Work Comp Total Disability Approval in NY

A proposal is pending to make a Social Security approval of SSDI benefits proof of total disability under the NY work comp law. Presumably, it is believed that this will reduce needless duplication adjudications of disability in work comp…

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Workers' Compensation

Analyzes of trends and developments in workers' compensation law. By Jon L. Gelman.

http://workers-compensation.blogspot.com/

May 18
NJ Bayonne Medical Center - Highest Priced Medicine in the Nation

NJ Bayonne Medical Center - Highest Priced Medicine in the Nation

While workers' compensation insurance carriers may set approved fees or contract with providers, hospitals have huge disparities in the cost for medical care provided. Additionally, there appears to be no difference in the ultimate…
May 18
Ban Asbestos: Rotterdam Conference Highjacked by "The Dirty 7"

Ban Asbestos: Rotterdam Conference Highjacked by "The Dirty 7"

Civil society groups attending the Rotterdam Convention conference in Geneva are expressing grave alarm that the Convention has been hijacked by the asbestos industry, which is determined to prevent the environmental and health protections of…
May 18
NJ Court Approves Medicare Set-Aside Agreement Lacking CMS Review

NJ Court Approves Medicare Set-Aside Agreement Lacking CMS Review

A NJ Superior Court deemed a proposed Medicare Set-Aside Agreement to be satisfactory to protect Medicare's interests and granted a Motion to Enforce a Pending Settlement. This action by the Court was taken after CMS (Centers for Medicare…

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Employment & Labor Insider

Discusses timely issues in labor and employment law and human resources from management's perspective, with subjects ranging from discrimination to employee handbooks and religious accommodations. By Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP.

http://www.employmentandlaborinsider.com/

May 17
Four reasons your employment lawyer thinks firing should be a last resort

Four reasons your employment lawyer thinks firing should be a last resort

Last week's post about whether certain employees in the news deserved to be fired, in addition to generating some great comments from readers, got me thinking about firings in general. I don't like to fire people. What's the world…
May 9
Should these employees have been terminated? Tell us what you think!

Should these employees have been terminated? Tell us what you think!

Andy Warhol said that in the future everyone would be world-famous for 15 minutes. Wouldn't you hate for your 15 minutes of fame to be from getting fired from your job? Or having everybody on the Internet cyber-shouting for your employer to…
May 2
Is your company a target of the EEOC?

Is your company a target of the EEOC?

Is your company an EEOC target? I've written before about the Strategic Enforcement Plan of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which was officially adopted last December, and the Commission's priorities. Last…

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Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers accident & injury, asbestos, medical device litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical litigation, and workers compensation. By William G. Pintas.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/

May 17
Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case

Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case

Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight an article recently published in the New York Times, detailing the reopening of every murder case that resulted in a guilty verdict from the work of one detective. The review is…
May 16
Illinois Police Officer Convicted of Using Excessive Force

Illinois Police Officer Convicted of Using Excessive Force

Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that a Dolton, IL officer faces up to ten years in prison after being convicted of using excessive force. Jurors took less than an hour to decide the officer was guilty of hitting two…
May 14
Monster Beverage Sued for Marketing to Kid

Monster Beverage Sued for Marketing to Kid

Energy drink lawyers at Pintas & Mullins announce that Monster Beverage is facing a lawsuit alleging the company marketed its unsafe drinks to children. The plaintiff claims that Monster is the energy drink industry's worst offender in…

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Florida Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers personal injury legal news, including car accidents, insurance law and workers' compensation. By LaBovick & LaBovovick.

http://injurylaw.labovick.com/

May 16
Sailing Rescue: Every Boater MUST Be Prepared Before Going to Sea

Sailing Rescue: Every Boater MUST Be Prepared Before Going to Sea

Earlier this year, two old friends set out from Port St. Lucie, FL to the Virgin Islands on a sail boat. The two gentlemen are 86 and 71 years old. They had invited another friend who turned them down and warned them that the currents and…
May 15
Is a Sterile-Smell Misleading? How One Dentist's Office Committed Terrible Medical Malpractice.

Is a Sterile-Smell Misleading? How One Dentist's Office Committed Terrible Medical Malpractice.

I always hated going to the dentist. Not only does the sound of the drill make the hair on my neck stand on edge, but the smell is terribly distinct. There is just something sickly sterile about the dentist office. But, in…
May 14
Why is it important to give a full accident report to the police?

Why is it important to give a full accident report to the police?

A majority of those living in the state of Florida, at one time or another, has been involved in an auto accident. Whether it be in a parking lot fender bender or a highway collision, more often than not the police arrive. The investigating…

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New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

Covers auto accidents, dog bites and workers compensation. By Lependorf & Silverstein.

http://www.newjerseyinjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 8
NJ DOT Bicycle Safety Tips — Wearing Helmets and Staying Visible

NJ DOT Bicycle Safety Tips — Wearing Helmets and Staying Visible

Courtesy of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the following advice is offered to keep New Jersey bicyclists safe while they enjoy the ride. Helmets Each year, approximately 1,000 bicyclists lose their lives in the U.S. due to…
Apr 26
Lawrence Township Police: Drunk Driver Hit Pole, Caused Power Outage

Lawrence Township Police: Drunk Driver Hit Pole, Caused Power Outage

According to Lieutenant Mark Ubry, Lawrence Township police spokesman, a car crash shut down electrical service to businesses and residences in the Franklin Road area for several hours. As reported by Lawrenceville Patch, only one vehicle was…
Apr 16
What is the New Jersey Transit Bike Aboard Program?

What is the New Jersey Transit Bike Aboard Program?

New Jersey Transit wants to provide bicyclists the greatest amount of accommodations possible. According to njtransit.com, bicycle access to terminals, facilities, and services is encouraged and supported by New Jersey Transit. Permits are…

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Texas Construction Accident Blog

Covers Texas construction accidents and workplace safety. By E. Michael Grossman.

http://www.texas-construction-accident-attorney.com

Nov 15
Fort Worth, TX Workers Injured by Falling Awning at Abandoned Store

Fort Worth, TX Workers Injured by Falling Awning at Abandoned Store

Two workers were injured in Fort Worth, TX by a falling awning on November 14, 2012. The workers were attempting to remove the awning as part of a renovation project for Gateway Church at an abandoned grocery store. The men sustained nonfatal…
Nov 12
John Goode Killed At Stephen F. Austin University After Tree-Cutting Accident

John Goode Killed At Stephen F. Austin University After Tree-Cutting Accident

According to local news reports, 39-year old John Goode, an employee of Drewery Tree Service’s tree cutting business, was killed on November 9, 2012 after a work accident. Goode was trimming trees at Stephen F. Austin University and was at…
Nov 8
Amarillo, TX Mechanic Injured After 18-Wheeler Falls On Him

Amarillo, TX Mechanic Injured After 18-Wheeler Falls On Him

Amarillo, TX news reports said that a 28-year old mechanic, who was not named, was injured on November 7, 2012 at a local garage after the 18-wheeler that he working underneath fell on top of him. The mechanic reportedly sustained critical,…

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Iowa Workers' Compensation Law

By Paul McAndrew Law Firm.

http://iowaworkcomplaw.com/

May 16
Diesel Fumes and Lung Cancer

Diesel Fumes and Lung Cancer

Diesel Fumes Cause Lung Cancer Today’s post comes from guest author Leonard Jernigan from The Jernigan Law Firm. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. It’s greater than breast and…
May 13
UN Announces Treaty to Restrict Use of Mecury

UN Announces Treaty to Restrict Use of Mecury

Today’s post comes from guest author Jon Gelman from Jon Gelman, LLC – Attorney at Law. Over 140 governments meeting at a United Nations forum in Geneva have agreed to a global, legally-binding treaty to address mercury, a…
May 6
Seattle Shooting – Another Case of Workplace Gun Violence, and Another Call to Action

Seattle Shooting – Another Case of Workplace Gun Violence, and Another Call to Action

By working together we can bring an end to gun violence in America Today’s post comes from guest author Kit Case from Causey Law Firm. A man entered a Seattle bar late Sunday…

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Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

Covers medical malpractice, auto accident, work injury, and wrongful death cases.

http://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/blog/

May 17
Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

An Illinois mother has filed a lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and attending physicians after her son suffered birth injuries allegedly as the result of a Caesarean section. The lawsuit claims that the…
May 14
School Bus Company Involved in Fatal Crash Has Been Involved in Several Personal Injury Lawsuit

School Bus Company Involved in Fatal Crash Has Been Involved in Several Personal Injury Lawsuit

The company that owns the school bus involved in a recent fatal collision north of Chicago has been involved in a number of personal injury lawsuits. The accident has also focused attention on the dangerous intersection where the collision…
May 9
Former Illinois Police Officer Charged With Workers Comp Fraud

Former Illinois Police Officer Charged With Workers Comp Fraud

A former police officer for the village of Maryville has been indicted by a grand jury in Madison County, Illinois on charges related to an alleged fraudulent workers’ compensation claim. Richard Turner is facing charges relating to a…

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Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers construction accidents and workplace fraud. By Altman & Altman.

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

May 10
Construction Worker Injured after Fall at Hingham Middle School

Construction Worker Injured after Fall at Hingham Middle School

A worker was injured Tuesday after falling from the Hingham Middle School construction site. The 45-year-old man from New Bedford, MA, apparently fell from the third story scaffolding of the building around 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. …
May 3
OSHA Launches a New Plan to Keep Temporary Workers Safe on the Job

OSHA Launches a New Plan to Keep Temporary Workers Safe on the Job

This week the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new initiative to help protect temporary workers from workplace injuries. The memo and plan comes after a series of reports OSHA…
May 2
Dangerous Workplace: MA Construction Site Accidents Are Most Serious and Most Fatal Study Recent Find

Dangerous Workplace: MA Construction Site Accidents Are Most Serious and Most Fatal Study Recent Find

Each year thousands of workers are injured in workplace incidents around the Commonwealth. Last year alone, over 50,000 workers were injured and more than 30 were killed on Massachusetts job sites. A study published by The Massachusetts…

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Pennsylvania Labor and Employment…

Pennsylvania Labor and Employment Blog

Covers employment and labor law issues. Published by the Labor and Employment Practice Group of McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC.

http://www.palaborandemploymentblog.com/

May 14
Facebook Discussion About "Street People" Protected

Facebook Discussion About "Street People" Protected

In a recent decision involving employee social media activity, the National Labor Relations Board held that a high-end clothing boutique in San Francisco violated the National Labor Relations Act when it terminated employees who complained on…
May 13
Liquor Law Update

Liquor Law Update

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC's Alcoholic Beverage and Liquor License Practice Group recently published a Liquor Law Update, which can be accessed by clicking here. The Update contains an article on employee tip pools that…
May 8
NLRB'S Notice Posting Rule Invalidated by DC Court of Appeal

NLRB'S Notice Posting Rule Invalidated by DC Court of Appeal

This post was contributed by Bruce D. Bagley, Esq., a Member in McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC's Labor and Employment Practice Group. On May 7, 2013, a three-member panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit vacated the NLRB's…

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Maryland Accident Law Blog

Covers national and Maryland state tort and workers compensation legislation. Also focuses on boating, car, motorcycle, pedestrian and truck accidents, as well as medical malpractice and wrongful death. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.marylandaccidentlawblog.com/

May 13
Baltimore to Pay $100k in School Bus Death Lawsuit

Baltimore to Pay $100k in School Bus Death Lawsuit

Last week, the City of Baltimore Board of Estimates voted unanimously to pay $100,000 as part of a settlement in a negligence lawsuit relating to the death of a young special needs boy who died after jumping from a school...
May 3
Surgery on Wrong Side of Woman's Brain Prompts Malpractice Suit

Surgery on Wrong Side of Woman's Brain Prompts Malpractice Suit

A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed recently against a St. Lois hospital and neurosurgeon, by the family of a woman alleging that the defendants operated on the wrong side of her brain and skull. According to the complaint, the…
Apr 29
Maryland Man Dies Tragically at Tough Mudder Race

Maryland Man Dies Tragically at Tough Mudder Race

With the warmer weather encouraging outdoor activities, many individuals are taking part in challenging races which as their hallmark involve obstacles, mud, or somehow getting dirty as part of the festivities. One of the most popular types…

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North Carolina Lawyer Blog

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

http://raleighpersonalinjurylawyer.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

Motorcycle Deaths Increased Nine Percent in 2012

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

Website Looks Into Novelty Motorcycle Helmets and Safety

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

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St. Louis Personal Injury Blog

Covers personal injury and workers compensation. By Joshua P. Myers.

http://www.saintlouis-injury-lawyer.com/

Sep 8
The Cost of Receiving Electronic Records in Missouri Now Has a Cap

The Cost of Receiving Electronic Records in Missouri Now Has a Cap

Many Missouri personal injury attorneys keep a client's files in secure electronic documents in order to reduce the reliance on paper. Electronic documents also makes accessing and storing files easier. Since personal injury cases require…
Sep 5
Illegal Exotic Pet Injures Springfield, Missouri Girl at Wal-Mart

Illegal Exotic Pet Injures Springfield, Missouri Girl at Wal-Mart

During a routine trip to Wal-Mart, and eight-year-old girl was injured in Springfield, Missouri. The little girl was walking through the Wal-Mart parking lot accompanied by her father when she saw a Macaque Monkey sitting in a parked…
Aug 25
New Research Shows That Antidepressants are Harder on Senior

New Research Shows That Antidepressants are Harder on Senior

New studies are now telling that SSRI antidepressants such as Paxil and Effexor may not be the best option for seniors. The drugs seem to have more negative side effects for seniors. Drugs like Paxil and Effexor are in a class of…

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New York Restaurant Lawyers Blog

Covers employee regulation, wage and hour laws, and buying and selling a business in the food services industry. By the Law Offices of David A. Gabay, PC.

http://www.newyorkrestaurantlawyersblog.com/

Nov 26
New rules to minimise head injury for young athlete

New rules to minimise head injury for young athlete

As of today, all school sports teams in Boston must have compulsory training on concussion and head injury management procedures in order to reduce the number of head injuries sustained in contact sports for the under 18s.
Nov 26
Calls to ban young drivers from the roads at night

Calls to ban young drivers from the roads at night

Results of a survey published last week show that 76 per cent of motorists believe change is needed to reduce the number of car accidents involving young people.
Nov 26
Asbestos free Australia?

Asbestos free Australia?

Australia is putting a pilot scheme in place which could see it become the first country in the world to remove asbestos from all its buildings and eliminate asbestos related diseases.

Rank this Week: 887

Duncan Law Blog

Covers North Carolina bankruptcy and workers compensation issues.

http://www.duncanlawonline.com/blog/

May 16
Is It Common For a Loan Modification To Be Delayed?

Is It Common For a Loan Modification To Be Delayed?

When you are having trouble making your house payments, there are options that might work well for you. One of these options is a loan modification. This is when the bank changes your loan so that you have a lower, more affordable monthly…
May 14
Can the Insurance Company Provide me with Transportation in a Worker’s Comp Claim?

Can the Insurance Company Provide me with Transportation in a Worker’s Comp Claim?

Yes, the insurance company can provide you with transportation to receive medical care that is approved by the insurance company or the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Usually you must provide your own transportation, but the insurance…
May 9
Why You Shouldn’t Turn Your Car in Before Filing Bankruptcy

Why You Shouldn’t Turn Your Car in Before Filing Bankruptcy

The saying, “The early bird gets the worm” is not always the best advice to take. For example, if you have already consulted with your bankruptcy attorney and decided that once you file your bankruptcy you will be…

Rank this Week: 922

North Carolina Workers'…

North Carolina Workers' Compensation Lawyers Blog

Covers workers' compensation procedures. By Lee Law Offices.

http://www.northcarolinaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

May 17
Carolina Fall Accidents, A Workplace Danger Commonly Overlooked

Carolina Fall Accidents, A Workplace Danger Commonly Overlooked

The total dollar cost to victims and families affected by work-related deaths and injuries, to employers, and to the country as a whole is much greater than the cost of workers' compensation insurance alone. The National Safety Council…
May 15
Keeping Teens Safe Through Summer Job Season

Keeping Teens Safe Through Summer Job Season

With summer break quickly approaching, our teens will be heading back into the workforce. To prepare youth for the 21st century workforce, the Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment, Division of Youth Services…
May 14
New legislation aims to bolster OSHA role in worker safety

New legislation aims to bolster OSHA role in worker safety

Many workers face dangerous conditions every day on the job. OSHA is the federal organization responsible for overseeing that conditions are kept safe, that workers are properly trained, equipment is maintained, and that companies are held…

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Workers Comp Insider

Covers workers' compensation, risk management, business insurance, workplace health & safety, occupational medicine, injured workers, insurance webtools and technology. By Lynch Ryan.

http://www.workerscompinsider.com/

May 15
Risk, Austerity, ACA, Women in Manufacturing, Terrorism & other news of note

Risk, Austerity, ACA, Women in Manufacturing, Terrorism & other news of note

Our New Zealand blogger pal Russell Hutchinson lends a global perspective to this week's Cavalcade of Risk #183 - check it out! Austerity's impact on public health - over at Managed Care Matters, Joe Paduda looks at the impact that financial…
May 9
Health Wonk Review and other occupational news of note

Health Wonk Review and other occupational news of note

Joe Paduda has a not-to-be-missed robust edition of Health Wonk Review posted at Managed Care Matters. It covers health care cost trends, reform implementation, motivations and more. Get your biweekly dose of health wonkery from the best in…
May 7
Annals of Claims Management: Full Catastrophe Denial

Annals of Claims Management: Full Catastrophe Denial

In the Insider's decade of exploring workers comp, we have encountered many unusual instances of compensability, legitimate claim denials and outright fraud. But rarely have we found cases where a claims administrator, in this case, a TPA,…

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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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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers automobile accidents, class actions, products liability, workers compensation and other personal injury topics. By Flaxman & Lopez.

http://www.floridainjurylawyerblog.com/

May 14
Treatment Options for Those with Spinal Cord Injuries in South Miami

Treatment Options for Those with Spinal Cord Injuries in South Miami

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 12 000 to 20 000 people across the country suffer from spinal cord injuries due to falls and traffic accidents each year. In many communities, including South Miami, car accidents are a leading…
May 10
Birth Injuries in North Miami and Other Communities Can Lead to Maternal Injuries and Fatalitie

Birth Injuries in North Miami and Other Communities Can Lead to Maternal Injuries and Fatalitie

Maternal deaths are a cause of concern for medical experts, in part because the maternal death rate across the country is increasing. Today’s maternal death rate is more than double what it was two and a half decades ago, despite the…
May 7
Do You Need an Attorney If You Have Been in a Minor Car Accident in Pompano Beach or Another Florida Community?

Do You Need an Attorney If You Have Been in a Minor Car Accident in Pompano Beach or Another Florida Community?

Many drivers know that if they have been in a serious car accident or have lost a loved one in a fatal traffic accident in Pompano Beach or another community, it is important to consult with a qualified personal injury attorney for legal…

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Personal Injury Law Journal

Covers motor vehicle accidents, injury law and workers' compensation. By Stark & Stark.

http://www.personalinjurylawjournal.com/

May 17
Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in US1

Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in US1

Stark & Stark attorney Michael A. Brusca in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Group authored the article “Pressure Ulcers- Catastrophic Negligence,” published in US1 on May 15, 2013. The article discusses…
May 9
Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in New Jersey Law Journal

Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in New Jersey Law Journal

Stark & Stark attorney Michael A. Brusca in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Group authored the article “Assisted Living Facility Litigation: An Overview,” published in the New Jersey Law Journal on May 6, 2013. …
May 8
Distracting Digital Signs and Billboard

Distracting Digital Signs and Billboard

Almost anyone who has driven on a major highway in the US has seen some version of a digital billboard in use. In the Garden State, digital signs and billboards have become commonplace, giving information on everything from traffic…

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DePaolo's Work Comp World

Thoughts and impressions regarding the workers' compensation industry throughout the United States including all state systems. By David J. DePaolo.

http://daviddepaolo.blogspot.com/

May 17
Boulders and Making A Life Better

Boulders and Making A Life Better

Bolders bring out the best in us, and boulders consequently bring out the best in life - our relationships with others. That was the message that Aron Ralston delivered to an enraptured audience at NCCI's Annual Issues Symposium (AIS)…
May 16
Who's To Blame?

Who's To Blame?

I've written about Derek Boogaard, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Toradol several times in the past in this blog. Boogaard is the National Hockey League player who died at age 28 in 2011 from a prescription drug overdose and the…
May 15
Off To Florida For A Pulse Check

Off To Florida For A Pulse Check

I'm on my way to the National Council on Compensation Insurance's (NCCI) Annual Issues Symposium (AIS) in Orlando, FL.The AIS is particularly interesting because it provides a national perspective on the health of the industry away from the…

Rank this Week: 1128

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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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…

Rank this Week: 1239

Disabled Worker Law Blog

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

http://www.disabledworkerlaw.com/

May 10
Fraud

Fraud

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

Illicit Drug Use and Your Worker’s Compensation Claim

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

Links to the Latest Information on Drug Safety

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

Rank this Week: 1229

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…

Rank this Week: 1245

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…

Rank this Week: 1270

Workers' Injury Rights

Covers workers' compensation, workers' rights and workplace safety. By the Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl.

http://workersinjuryrights.com/

May 16
Compensation for Secondary Smoke Inhalation

Compensation for Secondary Smoke Inhalation

Today’s post comes from guest author Charlie Domer from The Domer Law Firm. Recent article indicates some public health departments are offering incentives to create smoke-free policies in buildings. The idea is to reduce the exposure…
May 13
The SMART Act and Workers’ Compensation

The SMART Act and Workers’ Compensation

Today’s post comes from guest author Leila A. Early from The Jernigan Law Firm. Medicare should not pay medical bills that are the primary responsibility of a third…
May 9
Sequester Whacks Injured Worker

Sequester Whacks Injured Worker

Today’s post comes from guest author Jay Causey from Causey Law Firm. Injured workers with claims under the Longshore & Harbor Workers Act and the Defense Base Act, who are awaiting hearings by federal administrative law judges…

Rank this Week: 1381

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…

Rank this Week: 1496

Course and Scope

Covers workers's compensation in Connecticut. By James Aspell.

http://aspelllaw.blogspot.com/

May 3
Scarring Awards in the Current Worker's Comp Landscape

Scarring Awards in the Current Worker's Comp Landscape

In a few certain, specific situations, an injured worker in Connecticut can still be awarded a monetary allowance for scarring or disfigurement. Notably, a scar on the face still qualifies for compensation. The value of the scarring award is…
Dec 20
Workers Comp Myths and facts from our freinds at LexisNexi

Workers Comp Myths and facts from our freinds at LexisNexi

10 Myths and Facts About Workers' Compensation Posted by LexisNexis Workers' Comp Law Community Staff The LexisNexis Workers’ Compensation Law Community and the award-winning blog Work Comp Roundup have teamed up to present some common…
Jul 20
Staffing

Staffing

My opinion has always been that the best law firms are so because of the people, and for that reason I have always been blessed to be supported by some of the most wonderfuly talented people available. I hire my paralegals with an eye not…

Rank this Week: 1522

Workers Comp & Injury Law Blog

By Ricky Bagolie.

http://bagoliefriedman.blogspot.com/

Jul 29
Bladder Cancer Linked to Diabetes Drug Acto

Bladder Cancer Linked to Diabetes Drug Acto

I am in Chicago learning how the diabetes drug Actos causes bladder cancer and we are looking to speak with families who have suffered through this.
Aug 11
Indiana Delays Clean Up of Deadly Vinyl Chloride Found Near School

Indiana Delays Clean Up of Deadly Vinyl Chloride Found Near School

Jeers to Fort Wayne Indiana officials are just getting around to cleaning up the goundwater and soil contaminated with the deadly chemical vinyl chloride and believed to be situated just a few yards from a local middle school.Notwithstaning…
Jul 3
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i'm here what

i'm here what do i do.........

Rank this Week: 1538

Workers' Law Watch

Covers workers’ compensation law and drug injuries. By Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP.

http://workerslawwatch.com/

May 16
Nanotechnology in the Workplace

Nanotechnology in the Workplace

Posted in workplace accidentsWorkplace Injuryworkplace safetyToday’s post comes from guest author Leonard Jernigan from The Jernigan Law Firm. During cancer research in 1986 an accident created the first man-made nanoparticle, an…
May 13
NY Roofing Contractor Fined for Falling Short on Fall Protection

NY Roofing Contractor Fined for Falling Short on Fall Protection

Posted in workplace accidentsWorkplace Injuryworkplace safetyThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) works to save workers’ lives throughout New York by fining employers who fail to comply with workplace safety…
May 9
6 Attorneys Named As 2013 SuperLawyer

6 Attorneys Named As 2013 SuperLawyer

Posted in Firm NewsVictor Pasternack, Barbara Doblin Tilker and Jordan Ziegler (top row). Catherine Stanton, Edgar Romano and Robert Saminsky (bottom row). We are proud to congratulate each of Victor Pasternack, Barbara Doblin Tilker,…

Rank this Week: 1593

New Jersey Public Safety Officers…

New Jersey Public Safety Officers Law Blog

Covers employment issues related to corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers in New Jersey. Published by Frank M. Crivelli of Arpaia and Crivelli.

http://www.njpublicsafetyofficers.com/

May 14
Veterans Protest Christie's Proposed Changes To NJ Civil Service System

Veterans Protest Christie's Proposed Changes To NJ Civil Service System

As reported by nj.com, with only four days left to file a formal protest, military veterans became the latest group to publicly speak out against the Christie Administration’s proposed changes to the New Jersey Civil Service…
Apr 30
NJ Assembly Passes Bill Calling For Investigation Of Halfway House

NJ Assembly Passes Bill Calling For Investigation Of Halfway House

As reported by nj.com, the State Assembly approved a bill that calls for the creation of an independent task force to investigate New Jersey’s halfway houses-privately operated facilities used to supplement the State’s…
Mar 18
Camden County Parks Officers To Be Transferred To Countywide Police Force

Camden County Parks Officers To Be Transferred To Countywide Police Force

As reported by nj.com, the last county parks department in the State will be shuttered soon, as officials in Camden County announced they plan to close the office due to a dearth of service calls and an already dwindling…

Rank this Week: 1596

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: 1621

Chicago Workers Compensation…

Chicago Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagoworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 1619

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

Thoughts and Prayers for Those at the Boston Marathon

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

Rank this Week: 1676

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…

Rank this Week: 1692

New York Civil Service Attorney…

New York Civil Service Attorney Law Blog

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

http://civilservice.sheerinlaw.com/

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

Termination of Tenancy Proper when Income is not properly Reported

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

Teacher's Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination

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

Fazzolary v NYC

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

Rank this Week: 1702

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…

Rank this Week: 1723

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…

Rank this Week: 1736

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…

Rank this Week: 1832

Georgia Workers' Compensation…

Georgia Workers' Compensation Lawyer

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

http://www.georgiaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 1820