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16 Aug 2012, 9:38 am
While great strides have been made in workplace safety, in factories, mills, harbors and every other workplace, injuries [...] [read post]
9 Aug 2012, 7:48 am
Workers’ compensation appeals are hard to win. They’re that way by design. As a matter of policy, courts [...] [read post]
8 Aug 2012, 1:28 pm
The South Carolina Supreme Court just published a new opinion on what an interlocutory appeal is for the [...] [read post]
23 Sep 2009, 10:29 am
The workers' compensation and Social Security Disability law office of Randy Zeldin, is pleased to announce that Sangitha Palaniappa has joined the staff. "Sangi" as she is nicknamed, is pursuing studies in political science with the intent to earn a law degree. She brings her expertise to all facets of Randy Zeldin's law practice, which services all of Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
Ms. Palaniappa, is fluent in the Tamil and Spanish languages. She is an expert in Baharatnatyam… [read post]
25 Aug 2012, 4:47 pm
In order to win a denied workers’ compensation claim, the claimant must show the alleged injury arose out [...] [read post]
3 Jan 2013, 2:47 pm
Most employees understand that if one is injured while on the job, he or she may recover through the North Carolina workers’ compensation system. What many employees do not know is that this is usually the exclusive remedy. That is, in most cases, an employee may not choose to file a separate personal injury action [...] [read post]
7 Sep 2009, 7:41 pm
Turley, Redmond & Rosasco, LLP, New York's Leading Construction Accident Lawyers and Workers' Compensation Lawyers, wishes all NY workers, either healthy or injured, a restful Labor Day 2009. You deserve it. Stay safe out there! [read post]
2 Apr 2012, 5:08 pm
Have you been hurt at work? Want to learn more about filing a Workers’ Compensation claim? Please contact Corey P. Morano, Esq. at 201-598-5019 for a free consultation. I work on a contingency basis on any and all Workers’ Compensation lawsuits. The injured worker has the option of filing a formal claim petition with the [...] [read post]
9 May 2013, 3:45 am
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 claim he made in 2009 while employed by the Maryville Police Department. Turner is alleged to have reported suffering an injury to his back while on the job. The Village of Maryville paid employment compensation to Turner, and its insurer paid his medical… [read post]
14 Jul 2011, 11:37 am
Change! Workers Compensation gets an overhaul.
The State of Washington just released an easy to read press release on “historic” changes to its workers compensation system. We outlined the legislation that passed back in June 2011, here on the blog. But the Department of Labor & Industries appears to have finally wrapped their head around the regulations.
L&I released its initial press offering back in June 2011, when it announced that changes to its industrial insurance program were… [read post]
2 Apr 2012, 1:45 pm
This past Sunday, the News & Observer ran a story about workers' compensation on the front page. The article, which has been getting many comments on their website, is about employers in North Carolina who forge ahead in the operation of their businesses without any workers' compensation insurance. In North Carolina, businesses with three or more employees must purchase workers' compensation insurance. If they do not purchase insurance, they must certify that they can cover the costs of injuries… [read post]
14 Jan 2012, 6:30 am
Under Pennsylvania law, in order to establish a claim for benefits under the Workers Compensation Act, an injured worker needs to establish that there was an employment relationship between the injured worker and the alleged employer. This issue is typically seen in cases where the “employer” asserts that the injured worker was not an “employee” or was an independent contractor. The facts of the case are analyzed in the context of several questions regarding the control of the… [read post]
13 Jun 2012, 9:30 am
I have previously posted on how manufacturers of cabs don't seem to care if a truck driver lives or dies. Trucking companies and truck manufacturers treat drivers like disposable objects, worrying far more about the bottom line than the driver's safety and training. The fact is trucks don't include many of the safety features that car drivers enjoy as standard, such as rollover protection. My prior blogs on the need for rollover protection can be seen HERE, HERE and HERE. I have also blogged… [read post]
31 Oct 2012, 7:56 pm
According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, a large number of doctors in the U.S. suffer from burnout at work, which can lead to dangerous mistakes as well as medical malpractice lawsuits.
The study surveyed close to 7,300 doctors, and found that almost half suffered from at least one symptom of burnout. Emotional exhaustion was found in 38 percent of the doctors, and there were high depersonalization scores in 30 percent, which is double the rate in other professions.… [read post]
4 Nov 2012, 6:57 pm
A firefighter/paramedic who was injured after giving a coworker a bear hug will not receive workers’ compensation benefits, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) has ruled. The commission decided that the worker’s personal actions constituted horseplay and voluntarily increased his risk of being injured. The injury did not arise from the worker’s employment and is therefore noncompensable.
In the case, Kaschub v. Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District, the firefighter was… [read post]
11 Oct 2012, 3:30 am
A federal grand jury has issued a subpoena for records spanning six years of Chicago’s workers’ compensation program.
The subpoena was issued to the Finance Committee of Chicago’s City Council. Alderman Edward M. Burke is the chair of the committee, and has authority over how workers’ compensation claims against the city are processed and settled.
The subpoena requests records for the city’s $115-million-dollar workers’ compensation program from 2006 forward, including reports of… [read post]
29 May 2012, 12:13 pm
Tennessee is currently embroiled in worker’s compensation negotiations. The state has higher costs for businesses to acquire worker’s compensation coverage than many other nearby states, and the companies are suggesting a rate cut. Doctors in the state suggest that cutting rates that businesses must pay will trickle down to less money earned in the [...] [read post]
31 Oct 2012, 11:55 am
Serious injuries can wreak havoc on your life. Not only are you forced to deal with the day-to-day physical pain but you are also left to worry about who will pay your medical bills, and whether you can continue to earn a decent wage to take care of your family. For those hurt while on [...] [read post]
6 Nov 2012, 6:58 pm
The mother of a child that suffered a brachial plexus injury during delivery has filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court claiming that the attending physician was negligent during the pregnancy and delivery in 2004. The lawsuit states that the doctor’s negligence caused the child’s brachial plexus injury and other health problems.
Erin Burke, the plaintiff, is seeking damages for the injuries suffered by her son, Dylan Burke.
The brachial plexus is a collection of nerves that form a… [read post]
5 Jul 2009, 2:03 am
6-1-09H.R. 635, the “National Commission on State Workers’ Compensation Laws Act of 2009” (Jan. 22,2009) would create a federal commission to study the state-based workers’ compensation insurance system and make recommendations for improvements. Under the proposal, the Commission would have the authority to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, take testimony, and receive evidence. It would be required to make recommendations for improvements to the workers compensation systems within 18… [read post]