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Duncan Law Blog

Covers North Carolina bankruptcy and workers compensation issues.

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

Aug 10
Chances of Success if You File A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Pro Se (Without an Attorney)

Chances of Success if You File A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Pro Se (Without an Attorney)

The post Chances of Success if You File A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Pro Se (Without an Attorney) appeared first on Bankruptcy Lawyers & Workers' Compensation Attorneys | Duncan Law.
Apr 18
What Happens If I Get An Inheritance In A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

What Happens If I Get An Inheritance In A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

The post What Happens If I Get An Inheritance In A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? appeared first on Bankruptcy Lawyers & Workers' Compensation Attorneys | Duncan Law.
Apr 11
How Do I Start Receiving Statements After Filing Bankruptcy?

How Do I Start Receiving Statements After Filing Bankruptcy?

The post How Do I Start Receiving Statements After Filing Bankruptcy? appeared first on Bankruptcy Lawyers & Workers' Compensation Attorneys | Duncan Law.

Rank this Week: 4540

Workers' Law Watch

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

http://workerslawwatch.com/

Aug 8
Groundwater Contamination In Bethpage A Possible Source Of Disability Claim

Groundwater Contamination In Bethpage A Possible Source Of Disability Claim

N.Y. Assemblyman Anthony Saladino (left) and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) display a map of the spread of a plume of toxic chemicals from Bethpage to Massapequa. Last year news broke that New York was going to test water on Long Island for…
Jul 20
The Road Ahead: Adjusting To Life After An Injury

The Road Ahead: Adjusting To Life After An Injury

As an attorney who has represented injured workers for more than 27 years, I see first hand what an injury can do to workers and their families. A number of years ago I represented an injured electrician, who as a result of an overextension…
Jul 6
No Accident: How To Protect Yourself Against An Uninsured (Or Underinsured) Driver

No Accident: How To Protect Yourself Against An Uninsured (Or Underinsured) Driver

As an attorney who has been practicing law for more than 27 years, I always try to keep myself updated on issues that affect not only my practice, but more importantly, my clients. In order to fully understand the numerous changes, I belong…

Rank this Week: 2901

Agee Clymer Mitchell and Laret…

Agee Clymer Mitchell and Laret Blog

Covers Ohio workers' compensation, disability insurance, medical malpractice and personal injury law.

http://www.ageeclymer.com/blogs/

Aug 8
Workers’ Compensation: Can I Sue Instead?

Workers’ Compensation: Can I Sue Instead?

Ohio law, backed up by multiple state Supreme Court rulings, make it extremely difficult for an injured or ill worker to sue an employer. The same is true for family members who lose a loved one to an on-the-job accident. Applying for…
Jul 21
Common Disabilities With OPERS Benefit

Common Disabilities With OPERS Benefit

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System does not maintain a list of “acceptable” or “recognized” disabilities that qualify OPERS participants for injury or illness benefits. Instead, the program uses standard…
Jul 5
What Is ERISA and How Does It Affect Me?

What Is ERISA and How Does It Affect Me?

ERISA, or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, lays out employees’ rights and employers’ obligations under retirement and disability plans. That is, when a company or agency offers a pension, 401(k), or similar…

Rank this Week: 1785

Pennsylvania Legal Blog

Commentary and news about the Pennsylvania Legal community. By the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC.

http://www.palegalblog.com

Aug 4
The Protz Impact

The Protz Impact

Ever since the Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared in Protz v. WCAB that the Impairment Rating Evaluation provisions of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act are unconstitutional, my office has been deluged with calls asking…
Jul 31
Where there’s a Will there’s a way…

Where there’s a Will there’s a way…

Here’s a topic no one wants to talk about – death. We don’t want to think about it, the realities of it, the when or how, but it is a reality that every single one of us is faced with. While there’s not much we can do…
Jul 26
Available Soon – Fee Agreements in Pennsylvania (6th Edition) – Edited by Attorney Daniel J. Siegel

Available Soon – Fee Agreements in Pennsylvania (6th Edition) – Edited by Attorney Daniel J. Siegel

Almost hot off the presses. I just received a copy of the cover of my newest book, Fee Agreements in Pennsylvania. I edited the book (now in its 6th edition) and authored one chapter. The book will be available for purchase in the next few…

Rank this Week: 1739

Petrillo & Goldberg Law Blog

Covers New Jersey workers' compensation law.

http://www.petrilloandgoldberg.com/blog/

Jul 31
Long wait for survivor benefits for the spouse of volunteer

Long wait for survivor benefits for the spouse of volunteer

Following the death of Scott Danielson, a member of the Lakeland Ambulance Squad and Andover Borough Councilman, his wife was left with a number of financial setbacks. Although it has been a year and a half since her husband’s death,…
Jul 26
Settlement in retaliation suit grants city employee $75K

Settlement in retaliation suit grants city employee $75K

A city worker who claimed he was demoted and terminated after filing two workers’ compensation claims for injuries sustained at work has settled his lawsuit against Galloway for $75,000. Frank Chamberlain stated he received negative…
Jun 23
Lawsuits instead of workers’ compensation

Lawsuits instead of workers’ compensation

Increasingly workers and their families are engaging in lawsuits regarding injuries in the workplace. This is especially the case where injured workers believe that actions on the part of the employer are willful violations of safety…

Rank this Week: 2083

Minnesota Workers Compensation…

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/

Jul 30
Does It Matter Who I See For A Minneapolis Workers Compensation Shoulder Injury?

Does It Matter Who I See For A Minneapolis Workers Compensation Shoulder Injury?

I've had the opportunity to work with dozens of orthopedic shoulder surgeons across Minnesota but there are some that stand out above the rest. Hands down my favorite group is the team of shoulder specialists with Sports and Orthopedic…
Jun 15
New legislation affecting permanent total…

New legislation affecting permanent total disability workers compensation claimsThe new law applies to:Injured workers with dates of injury before August 13, 2014 (or their dependents and legal heirs) whose permanent total disability (PTD)…
Mar 4
I Suffered A Minnesota Workers Compensation Injury. Do I Need Back Surgery?

I Suffered A Minnesota Workers Compensation Injury. Do I Need Back Surgery?

Though I've been a Minnesota workers compensation attorney my entire legal career, that's the very same question I asked myself nearly 20 years ago. Do I need lumbar spine surgery.I was injured at work and despite conservative care, my…

Rank this Week: 3878

Minick Law Blog

Covers DWI, civil rights, family law, workers compensation, and criminal justice.

http://www.minicklaw.com/asheville-attorney-blog/

Jul 27
Attacking a DWI Checkpoint

Attacking a DWI Checkpoint

The post Attacking a DWI Checkpoint appeared first on MINICK LAW.
Jul 19
Defending the Right to Turn Ahead of a Checkpoint

Defending the Right to Turn Ahead of a Checkpoint

The post Defending the Right to Turn Ahead of a Checkpoint appeared first on MINICK LAW.
Jul 19
How To Start And Build A Law Practice

How To Start And Build A Law Practice

The post How To Start And Build A Law Practice appeared first on MINICK LAW.

Rank this Week: 1741

Personal Injury News &…

Personal Injury News & Developments

Covers medical malpractice, workers' compensation and injury law. By Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers.

http://www.rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com/news

Jul 24
Failure to Follow Physicians Orders Results in Nursing Home Choking Fatality

Failure to Follow Physicians Orders Results in Nursing Home Choking Fatality

A nursing home located in Wicker Park, on the West Side of Chicago, has agreed to a settlement of $875,000 after nurses failed to follow doctors’ orders and a patient died. The elderly man who died was provided food that was not…
Jul 17
Permanent Headlight Usage Shown to Reduce Car Accident

Permanent Headlight Usage Shown to Reduce Car Accident

Numerous studies have shown that a practice as simple as turning on your headlights whenever you are driving may reduce your chances of being in an accident. While car manufacturers are beginning to produce more vehicles with daytime running…
Jul 10
Medication Errors Drastically Under-reported by Anesthesiologist

Medication Errors Drastically Under-reported by Anesthesiologist

Recent reports have indicated that many anesthesiology related medical errors are going unreported because physicians fear reprisal if they indicate that an error occurred. This is cause for concern because it obviously skews medical…

Rank this Week: 1591

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

Jul 21
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down Use of AMA Guideline

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down Use of AMA Guideline

In a recent decision the Pennsylvania Supreme Court found that the use of American Medical Association guidelines to determine whether an injured employee is partially or totally disabled violates the Pennsylvania Constitution. The decision…
Jul 20
Three Pennsylvania Companies Accused of Violations of Workers’ Compensation Act

Three Pennsylvania Companies Accused of Violations of Workers’ Compensation Act

Employees of Advanced Oilfield Services L.L.C., Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc., and Wizzard Drain Cleaning L.L.C. have claimed that the companies failed to pay for overtime wages for workers. Employers failing to pay proper wages for hours worked is…
Jul 7
OSHA Exempts Industries From Rule About Beryllium Exposure

OSHA Exempts Industries From Rule About Beryllium Exposure

On June 27, 2017, OSHA decided to temporarily exempt construction companies and shipyards from a recently adopted rule covering exposure to the substance beryllium. Beryllium is a naturally occurring, lightweight metal that is commonly used…

Rank this Week: 4658

Course and Scope

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

http://aspelllaw.blogspot.com/

Jul 12
Rate of CT workplace injuries, illnesses exceeds nation'

Rate of CT workplace injuries, illnesses exceeds nation'

Rate of CT workplace injuries, illnesses exceeds nation's Related Content Content by John Stearns More than 36,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported among Connecticut's private industry employers in 2015, resulting in…
Jun 15
CRB Excuses Claimant's Failure to Attend Formal hearing

CRB Excuses Claimant's Failure to Attend Formal hearing

In the recent CRB case of Greene vs. Ansonia Copper and Brass the Claimant, who was represented by counsel, failed to attend a scheduled formal hearing to prosecute her claim for 31-308a post PPD discretionary payments. Unfortunately, the…
Jun 15
Court: Temps May Not be “Employees” Under Workers Compensation Law, Allowing Lawsuit

Court: Temps May Not be “Employees” Under Workers Compensation Law, Allowing Lawsuit

Article by Attorney Gary S. Starr, Esquire of Shipman and Goodwin, LLP of Hartford. Used with permission. Employers who use a staffing company to supplement their employees may find themselves in for a rude awakening if the temp gets…

Rank this Week: 1074

Florida Workers' Compensation Law…

Florida Workers' Compensation Law Blog

By Christopher J. Smith. Covers issues relevant to injured workers in Florida and new case law updates.

https://cjsmithlaw.com/blog/

Jul 11
Social Security Disability and Early Retirement Benefit

Social Security Disability and Early Retirement Benefit

Social Security Disability and Early Retirement Benefits An individual is eligible for disability benefits through the date of full retirement age.[1] For most people approaching retirement age, that is about 66. The post Social Security…
May 7
Workers’ Compensation Fraud; The Two-Part Inquiry

Workers’ Compensation Fraud; The Two-Part Inquiry

Fraud in Workers’ Compensation cases can come in many forms: A misrepresentation about how the injury occurred (on vs off the job), or a person working “off the books” and The post Workers’ Compensation Fraud; The…
Apr 8
Volunteers and Florida Workers’ Compensation Coverage

Volunteers and Florida Workers’ Compensation Coverage

Volunteers and Florida Workers’ Compensation Coverage There are many volunteer opportunities that are very physical in nature. From building houses to delivering meals, people often give their time and physical efforts The post…

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Chicago Car Accident Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury topics. By Matthew L. Willens.

https://www.willenslaw.com/blog/

Jun 30
Should I See a Doctor After my Accident If I Feel Fine?

Should I See a Doctor After my Accident If I Feel Fine?

A question commonly asked by people involved in car accidents is whether or not they should bother to see a doctor after the accident if they did not sustain any injuries. You may believe that your accident was just minor, and may think…
Jun 20
What Can I Be Compensated for After My Accident in Illinois?

What Can I Be Compensated for After My Accident in Illinois?

If you have been seriously injured or hurt in a car accident or any other type of personal injury accident, you may be able to obtain compensation for various economic and non-economic damages—or what your injuries have cost you…
Jun 5
How Will My Lost Earnings Be Reimbursed?

How Will My Lost Earnings Be Reimbursed?

You may be entitled to recover damages for your lost earnings if an auto accident or other personal injury accident causes you to suffer an injury that prevents you from going to work and earning the wages that you typically would have…

Rank this Week: 1717

Chicago Injury Lawyer

By Matthew L. Willens.

https://www.willenslaw.com/blog/

Jun 30
Should I See a Doctor After my Accident If I Feel Fine?

Should I See a Doctor After my Accident If I Feel Fine?

A question commonly asked by people involved in car accidents is whether or not they should bother to see a doctor after the accident if they did not sustain any injuries. You may believe that your accident was just minor, and may think…
Jun 20
What Can I Be Compensated for After My Accident in Illinois?

What Can I Be Compensated for After My Accident in Illinois?

If you have been seriously injured or hurt in a car accident or any other type of personal injury accident, you may be able to obtain compensation for various economic and non-economic damages—or what your injuries have cost you…
Jun 5
How Will My Lost Earnings Be Reimbursed?

How Will My Lost Earnings Be Reimbursed?

You may be entitled to recover damages for your lost earnings if an auto accident or other personal injury accident causes you to suffer an injury that prevents you from going to work and earning the wages that you typically would have…

Rank this Week: 1661

Boston Workers Compensation Lawyer…

Boston Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers compensation. By Carney Law Firm.

http://www.bostonworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

Jun 29
Getting Your Medical Treatment Paid Through Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation

Getting Your Medical Treatment Paid Through Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation

Massachusetts’ workers’ compensation insurance pays for any medical treatment, tests, procedures and prescription medication that is “reasonable, necessary” and “causally…
May 15
AM I ALLOWED TO “SUE” IF I AM INJURED AT WORK?

AM I ALLOWED TO “SUE” IF I AM INJURED AT WORK?

The simple answer to this question is yes, but only in very limited circumstances. One cannot generally sue their employer for injuries that happen at work. There are, however, some exceptions where an injured worker may…
Mar 28
Reviewing Board Upholds Award of Permanent and Total Disability Benefits Obtained by Carney Law Firm

Reviewing Board Upholds Award of Permanent and Total Disability Benefits Obtained by Carney Law Firm

In this Massachusetts’ workers’ compensation claim, an injured union sheet metal worker represented by Carney Law Firm was awarded Section 34A permanent and total disability benefits. The injured worker, represented by…

Rank this Week: 2649

Blog de Abogados de Accidentes en…

Blog de Abogados de Accidentes en Nueva York

Covers workers compensation, construction, employment and injury law. By Oresky & Associates, pllc.

https://www.oreskylaw.com/blog/

Jun 27
Alterando la Teoría de Su Demanda por Resbalón y Caída en Nueva York. ¿Qué Significa Para Su Caso?

Alterando la Teoría de Su Demanda por Resbalón y Caída en Nueva York. ¿Qué Significa Para Su Caso?

Cuando usted presenta una demanda por daños y perjuicios, el acusado obviamente se va a defender celosamente; en otras palabras, hará todo lo permitido por las normas para debilitar su caso. En el caso de resbalón y…
Jun 26
Accidentes En La Defensa Trasera del Auto y Garantizando Resultados Favorables de Litigios en Nueva York

Accidentes En La Defensa Trasera del Auto y Garantizando Resultados Favorables de Litigios en Nueva York

Si usted está bien familiarizado con las normas del camino, probablemente sepa, como conductor, que se le exige mantener una “distancia segura” entre usted y el vehículo que va adelante. Si sucede un accidente en el…
Jun 24
Victoria de Un Trabajador de la Construcción en Nueva York en el Caso de Una Rampa Improvisada y Qué Significa Para Usted

Victoria de Un Trabajador de la Construcción en Nueva York en el Caso de Una Rampa Improvisada y Qué Significa Para Usted

Un trabajador de la construcción de Nueva York aseguró una victoria en su caso de accidente de la construcción luego de que la División de Apelaciones defendió la decisión de un tribunal de primera…

Rank this Week: 1945

Ramsay Law Firm

Covers workers' compensation and personal injury law.

http://ramsaylawfirm.tumblr.com/

Jun 16
Charlotte Workers Compensation Attorney's at Ramsay Law Firm, P.A.

Charlotte Workers Compensation Attorney's at Ramsay Law Firm, P.A.

Charlotte Workers Compensation Attorney's at Ramsay Law Firm, P.A.
Jun 16
Don’t Risk It! Always Report Your Workers’ Comp Injury!

Don’t Risk It! Always Report Your Workers’ Comp Injury!

Some of my clients tell me that they hesitate to report their workers’ compensation injury because...
Jun 8
Helping kids stay safe

Helping kids stay safe

Adult Supervision Is the Number One Way to Prevent Playground InjuriesSeventy-five percent of...

Rank this Week: 3708

Maryland Social Security…

Maryland Social Security Disability Lawyers Blog

Covers workers' compensation, injury, and government law. By Steinhardt, Siskind and Associates, LLC.

http://www.marylandsocialsecuritydisabilitylawyers.com/

Jun 15
DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIMS

DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIMS

Attorney, Keith R. Siskind of the Law Offices of Steinhardt, Siskind and Associates, LLC, attended the American Bar Association ERISA Litigation Seminar held in Chicago from June 7th through June 9th, 2017. This seminar explored a…
Nov 7
PURSUING A DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIM REQUIRES AN EXPERIENCED DISABILITY ATTORNEY

PURSUING A DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIM REQUIRES AN EXPERIENCED DISABILITY ATTORNEY

Attorney, Keith R. Siskind of the Law Offices of Steinhardt, Siskind and Associates, LLC, attended the American Conference Institute seminar on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims held in Boston on September 14 and 15, 2016. The…
Nov 7
PURSUING A DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIM REQUIRES AN EXPERIENCED DISABILITY ATTORNEY

PURSUING A DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIM REQUIRES AN EXPERIENCED DISABILITY ATTORNEY

Attorney, Keith R. Siskind of the Law Offices of Steinhardt, Siskind and Associates, LLC, attended the American Conference Institute seminar on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims held in Boston on September 14 and 15, 2016. The…

Rank this Week: 2467

Calbom & Schwab News

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

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

Jun 12
What Trump Gets Wrong About Social Security Disability

What Trump Gets Wrong About Social Security Disability

After promising voters to not touch Social Security, the Trump administration has proposed a budget(1) to Congress that would cut $72 billion from Social Security disability. This move, not supported by the facts, is based on the belief is…
May 17
2017 Law Day Luncheon: Bringing the Community Together

2017 Law Day Luncheon: Bringing the Community Together

Calbom & Schwab attorneys Jeff Schwab and Ashley Grout recently attended the 2017 Law Day Luncheon in Wenatchee on May 12. Law Day brings together members of our community and recognizes our outstanding members of the Chelan-Douglas Bar…
Apr 20
Social Security Offset of Worker’s Compensation

Social Security Offset of Worker’s Compensation

In Washington State, RCW 51.32.220 allows for the offset of two types of monetary benefits if an individual receives payments for Social Security Disability. Those two state benefits are temporary total disability and permanent total…

Rank this Week: 3351

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

Jun 2
Iowa Supreme Court Recognizes Cause of Action for Wrongful Birth (Sort of)

Iowa Supreme Court Recognizes Cause of Action for Wrongful Birth (Sort of)

Is this big? Time will tell. Either way, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled in a surprisingly progressive way, joining the majority of states (including Illinois – over 30 years ago) in recognizing a cause of action for wrongful birth. The…
Jul 30
More Recognition for Warner & Zimmerle Lawyers!!

More Recognition for Warner & Zimmerle Lawyers!!

We’re proud to announce some significant accolades for both of our attorneys! Mike Warner was nominated by his peers as a Leading Lawyer in the areas of: ADR Law: Personal Injury; Personal Injury: Professional Malpractice Personal…
Jul 7
Why Haven’t I Served on a Jury?

Why Haven’t I Served on a Jury?

As soon as I sat down to write this, I realized that I should have called the post “How to Get Out of Jury Duty” and gotten a lot more hits. Oh well – the current title will find the … Continue reading →

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Georgia Workers Compensation blog

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

http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com

May 18
Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits if You Were at Fault in your Work Accident

Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits if You Were at Fault in your Work Accident

Would you be surprised to learn that you are eligible to pursue workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia cases even if you were at fault in the accident? Workers’ compensation law in Georgia is considered a “no fault”…
Feb 3
How to Combat Insurance Company Delay Tactics and Refusal to Authorize Medical Treatment

How to Combat Insurance Company Delay Tactics and Refusal to Authorize Medical Treatment

What can you do if your treating doctor wants to refer you to a specialist, or tries to order an MRI or CT scan, but the workers’ compensation insurance company refuses to authorize this needed treatment? &nbsp Under Georgia…
Feb 3
How to Combat Insurance Company Delay Tactics and Refusal to Authorize Medical Treatment

How to Combat Insurance Company Delay Tactics and Refusal to Authorize Medical Treatment

What can you do if your treating doctor wants to refer you to a specialist, or tries to order an MRI or CT scan, but the workers’ compensation insurance company refuses to authorize this needed treatment? &nbsp Under Georgia…

Rank this Week: 1454

Boletin Laboral

Blog about labor and employment laws and workplace issues in Puerto Rico. By Robert A. Fleming.

http://www.abogadoslaborales.com

May 15
Licencia de doce meses no es un acomodo razonable

Licencia de doce meses no es un acomodo razonable

Una licencia adicional de doce meses no era un acomodo razonable bajo la Ley ADA (Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades) en el caso de una empleada que ya había disfrutado de cinco meses de licencia. La empresa la despidió luego…
May 2
Reforma laboral modifica concepto de horas extra

Reforma laboral modifica concepto de horas extra

Con la reforma laboral que trajo la ley 4-2017, el concepto de lo que es una hora extra cambió; se simplificó la manera de computarlas pero esto no necesariamente le hará la vida más facil al trabajador.…
May 2
De investigadora a investigada

De investigadora a investigada

Investigadora del FBI recibió el encargo de rastrear los pasos de Denis Cuspert, un rapero alemán convertido en reclutador de Estado Islámico y terminó casandose con el. El yihadista había abandonado…

Rank this Week: 1794

South Carolina Personal Injury Law…

South Carolina Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers medical malpractice, workers' compensation and injury law. By Patrick E. Knie.

http://www.southcarolinapersonalinjurylawblog.com/

Apr 28
South Carolina Supreme Court Finds Reversible Error With Regard to Weekly Benefits Rate of Nightclub Employee

South Carolina Supreme Court Finds Reversible Error With Regard to Weekly Benefits Rate of Nightclub Employee

Many issues can arise in a typical workers’ compensation case – disputes concerning the nature and extent of the employee’s injuries, whether the employee is able to return to work following an injury, and the amount of…
Apr 28
South Carolina Appeals Court Finds That Woman’s Medical Malpractice Case is Barred by “the Law of the Case” Doctrine, Due to Previous Litigation

South Carolina Appeals Court Finds That Woman’s Medical Malpractice Case is Barred by “the Law of the Case” Doctrine, Due to Previous Litigation

The fact is that most civil lawsuits are settled outside court. Of those that are tried, only a small percentage are appealed. Fewer still are appealed past the intermediate court of appeals and on to the state’s highest court. Still,…
Apr 28
Workers’ Compensation Claimant’s Ability to Work Was Not, Alone, Dispositive of Permanent and Total Disability Under South Carolina Law

Workers’ Compensation Claimant’s Ability to Work Was Not, Alone, Dispositive of Permanent and Total Disability Under South Carolina Law

When an employee is hurt on the job, and a permanent injury results, he or she is usually assigned an “impairment rating” under the American Medical Association’s Guides to Permanent Physical Impairment. The workers’…

Rank this Week: 1692

North Carolina Workers'…

North Carolina Workers' Compensation Lawyers Blog

Covers workers' compensation procedures. By Lee Law Offices.

http://www.northcarolinaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

Apr 28
Construction Worker Awarded $3.8M After Church Ceiling Fall

Construction Worker Awarded $3.8M After Church Ceiling Fall

In work injury cases, injured employees may have a number of possible avenues in which to pursue monetary compensation for the damages suffered. One of the first, of course, is workers’ compensation. This is a no-fault system wherein…
Apr 26
Falling Tree Causes Worker Injury

Falling Tree Causes Worker Injury

The start of bring brings a host of lawn care and tree maintenance workers out in full force. But tree care is an especially perilous industry, as illustrated by a recent incident in Massachusetts. According to the Boston Herald, a…
Apr 24
Report: Crane Accident Occurred at Construction Site Where Workers Raised Safety Concern

Report: Crane Accident Occurred at Construction Site Where Workers Raised Safety Concern

In today’s construction and manufacturing industries, moving large, heavy loads is critical to operations. There has been a great deal of technology developed for this purpose, and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration…

Rank this Week: 4411

Atlanta Workers' Compensation…

Atlanta Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation. By Sammons & Carpenter, P.C.

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

Apr 27
Five Steps to Take After an On-the-Job Injury

Five Steps to Take After an On-the-Job Injury

If you suffer an injury while you are doing your job, you may be entitled to receive work injury benefits. You’ll need to take certain steps after the injury in order to make certain that you protect your rights to get benefits. Since…
Apr 13
New Rule Helps Protect Atlanta Workers From Injuries at Chemical Plant

New Rule Helps Protect Atlanta Workers From Injuries at Chemical Plant

Chemical exposure can cause serious and even fatal workplace injuries. Workers can be made very sick as a result of their exposure to chemicals on the job. An Atlanta work injury lawyer can provide assistance to those workers who fall ill due…
Mar 30
Repeal of OSHA Record-Keeping Rule Could Cause More Atlanta Work Accident

Repeal of OSHA Record-Keeping Rule Could Cause More Atlanta Work Accident

With thousands of workers getting hurt and passing away due to on-the-job injuries each year, preventing work injuries is vitally important. To try to help keep employees safe, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration establishes…

Rank this Week: 1815

Atlanta Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury law and workers' compensation. By Parsons & Associates, PC.

http://www.atlantainjurylawyerblog.net/

Apr 27
New Report Shows Risks of Injuries and Fatalities for Atlanta Worker

New Report Shows Risks of Injuries and Fatalities for Atlanta Worker

The risk of workplace injuries and fatalities at work is still far too high. Unfortunately, because many jobs have inherent risks and many worksites are not as safe as they should be, thousands of workers are killed every single year.…
Apr 20
OSHA Holds Fall Protection Stand Down to Raise Awareness of Workplace Fall

OSHA Holds Fall Protection Stand Down to Raise Awareness of Workplace Fall

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is holding a Fall Prevention Stand-Down throughout the United States. The Stand-Down will occur between May 8 and May 12, 2017. According to Safety BLR, OSHA indicates that the event is…
Apr 13
What Happens if You Get a Workplace Illness Due to Toxic Exposure at an Atlanta Worksite?

What Happens if You Get a Workplace Illness Due to Toxic Exposure at an Atlanta Worksite?

Workers in all different industries could be exposed to toxic chemicals and hazardous products as a result of the work that they do on a daily basis. Whenever a worker is exposed to a hazardous substance, it is important for the…

Rank this Week: 1687

Idaho Law Blog

Covers workers compensation, employment, estate, injury and accident, real estate and property law. By Racine Olson.

https://www.racinelaw.net/blog/

Apr 20
What should an undocumented immigrant in Idaho do if confronted by ICE?

What should an undocumented immigrant in Idaho do if confronted by ICE?

By Joseph G. Ballstaedt Contrary to what you may believe, if you are an undocumented immigrant living in Idaho, you have many substantial rights under the United States constitution. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) wants…
Apr 20
Idaho Estate Planning Basic

Idaho Estate Planning Basic

By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney It doesn’t really matter whether you live in Boise, Nampa, Pocatello, or Coeur d’Alene. Idaho Estate planning Basics are the same for everyone. Every adult in Idaho should have at least a basic estate…
Apr 15
Idaho Estate Planning and Life Insurance

Idaho Estate Planning and Life Insurance

By Lane V. Erickson, Attorney So you have completed your Idaho estate planning. Congratulations! You have now accomplished more than 68 percent of adults in America. However, before you get too excited about what you have done, it is a great…

Rank this Week: 1968

Malek & Malek Attorneys At Law

Covers personal injury and workers compensation law.

http://www.maleklawfirm.com/news/

Apr 14
Workers Comp: What To Do Right After a Work Injury

Workers Comp: What To Do Right After a Work Injury

SampleRSStest Workers Comp Basics 1.) As soon as possible after you have a work injury, report your injury to your employer 2.) Go to a medical provider after your injury, the sooner the better. Either ER, urgent care, or your own…
Apr 13
Don’t You . . . Forget About Me . . . C92 Award

Don’t You . . . Forget About Me . . . C92 Award

SampleRSStest Basics of C92 Award A C92 Award, i.e. Permanent Partial Disability Award, is compensation you may be entitled to if you’ve have an allowed claim. Even if you haven’t received any temporary total disability…
Jan 29
Medco-14: Return To Work With Restriction

Medco-14: Return To Work With Restriction

SampleRSStest Important distinction between being “temporary and totally disabled” and being “released to work with restrictions.” If you are “temporary and totally disabled” you may be entitled to…

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North Carolina Workers'…

North Carolina Workers' Compensation Journal

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

http://www.ncworkcompjournal.com/

Mar 30
Falls Cause Rising Number of Brain Injuries in Older Adult

Falls Cause Rising Number of Brain Injuries in Older Adult

According to the latest report from the CDC, from 2007 to 2013, the rate for traumatic brain injuries that resulted in emergency department visits, hospitalizations, or deaths increased 39 percent. Traumatic brain injuries contribute to about…
Mar 27
Occupational Skin Disease

Occupational Skin Disease

Occupational skin diseases are one of the most common occupational diseases. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that in the United States more than 13 million workers are potentially exposed to chemicals that…
Mar 23
The Safety Hazard Right Under Your Wheel

The Safety Hazard Right Under Your Wheel

Today’s post comes from guest author Jon Rehm, from Rehm, Bennett & Moore. The collapse of the Interstate Highway-35W bridge over the Mississippi River killed 13 people and highlighted the safety hazards related to poor…

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Nadrich & Cohen Blog

Covers personal injury law in California.

http://www.personalinjurylawcal.com/blog/

Mar 27
Roundup of Death: Can it cause cancer?

Roundup of Death: Can it cause cancer?

Herbicide Roundup “the famous weed killer” is it safe? When chemical giant Monsanto first introduced the herbicide Roundup in 1974, it was marketed as being the “safe” alternative to the by now banned DDT. It…
Mar 22
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Risk And Breast Implant

Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Risk And Breast Implant

The Breast Implant Lawsuit Attorneys of Nadrich & Cohen, LLP respond to the recent 2017 FDA Alert regarding the lymphoma risk associated with certain types of breast implants. This is not the first FDA warning regarding this risk. The…
Mar 13
Saint Patrick’s Day: The Real Story And Fact

Saint Patrick’s Day: The Real Story And Fact

March is the season of green beer, corn beef, and cabbage, as today St. Patrick’s Day is observed around the globe as a celebration of everything Irish. The real St. Patrick however, was far more interesting than even the legends of his…

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Florida injury attorney shares in-depth articles telling injury victims how to maximize their accident and injury case settlements and verdicts, and exposes some scams in the industry. Also explains all different types of accident and injury cases, and how those are handled.

http://injuryattorneyflorida.com/

Mar 6
Is Failure To Perform Necessary Surgery Medical Malpractice?

Is Failure To Perform Necessary Surgery Medical Malpractice?

Doctors Who Fail To Perform Surgery: Medical Malpractice? As a medical malpractice lawyer based in Orlando, Florida, one question I hear regularly from potential clients is whether a doctor’s failure to perform necessary surgery is…
Mar 25
Attorneys Fees In Bad Faith Florida Car Accident Case

Attorneys Fees In Bad Faith Florida Car Accident Case

Bad Faith Attorneys’ Fees In Florida Car Accident Cases Sometimes, in car accident cases, an Orlando personal injury attorney needs to prove that an insurance company acted in bad faith against their insured. This can allow their…
Mar 7
Florida Motorcycle Accident Settlement Amount

Florida Motorcycle Accident Settlement Amount

Florida Motorcycle Accident Settlement Values As an Orlando auto accident attorney, I often consult verdict and settlement reporters to help myself and my team to advise clients regarding the possible value of their case. This list…

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Welch & Condon Workers…

Welch & Condon Workers Compensation

Covers workers compensation issues in Washington.

http://washingtonworkerscompensation.wordpress.com

Feb 22
The Sequential Evaluation Proce

The Sequential Evaluation Proce

We get a lot of callers asking “How do I qualify for Social Security?” Great question! All applicants must go through the sequential evaluation process and I’m going to talk about what that is in this post. The…
Jun 29
Legal Help

Legal Help

I get quite a few questions on this blog and on the phone which start with, “I already have an attorney . . ” Which begs the question – Why don’t people feel comfortable asking their attorneys questions? Are they…
Feb 10
Future Medical Care- Longshore

Future Medical Care- Longshore

If you have a Longshore* claim, and have not settled future medical care with an 8(i) agreement – then you have lifetime medical coverage for conditions related to your injury. That sounds great – but I like to tell my clients…

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Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Attorney Blog

Covers workers' compensation, injury and insurance law. By Troupe Law Offices.

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationattorneyblog.com/

Jan 3
My Employer Wants Me To Return To Work But I Am Still Injured

My Employer Wants Me To Return To Work But I Am Still Injured

What to do when your Employer tries to get you to return to work? You’ve sustained an injury on the job causing you to go out of work. You are currently receiving workers’ compensation benefits. You’ve been…
Jan 3
My Employer Wants Me To Return To Work But I Am Still Injured

My Employer Wants Me To Return To Work But I Am Still Injured

What to do when your Employer tries to get you to return to work? You’ve sustained an injury on the job causing you to go out of work. You are currently receiving workers’ compensation benefits. You’ve been…
Dec 28
How Does A “Disability Pension” Through My Employer Affect My Workers’ Comp Benefits?

How Does A “Disability Pension” Through My Employer Affect My Workers’ Comp Benefits?

How Does A Disability Pension Through My Employer Affect My Workers’ Comp Benefits? This is a very common scenario. Many times, a public Employee who sustains a work-related injury is entitled to a “Disability Pension”…

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Louisiana Insurance & Injury…

Louisiana Insurance & Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance law, workers compensation and injury law. By Lavis Law Firm.

https://www.lavislaw.com/blog/

Dec 28
Louisiana Employee Hurt on the Job Seeks Recovery Through Intentional Tort Claim

Louisiana Employee Hurt on the Job Seeks Recovery Through Intentional Tort Claim

Workers’ compensation is an exclusive remedy under Louisiana law for workplace injuries or work-related diseases or illnesses. When an employer knowingly subjects employees to harm, moreover, they may have an intentional tort claim…
Dec 27
Louisiana Court Holds Insurer’s “Garage Policy” Offered Car Service Repair but did not Provide Coverage to Plaintiff Injured in Two-Car Collision

Louisiana Court Holds Insurer’s “Garage Policy” Offered Car Service Repair but did not Provide Coverage to Plaintiff Injured in Two-Car Collision

In an insurance coverage dispute following a car accident, the Louisiana Third Circuit affirmed a judgment finding that the plaintiff was not insured under either insurance policy, and it dismissed her claims against the insurance company.…
Dec 26
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment Motion in Favor of Insurance Company When Defendant Driver Failed to Renew Insurance Policy Before Motor Vehicle Collision in Louisiana

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment Motion in Favor of Insurance Company When Defendant Driver Failed to Renew Insurance Policy Before Motor Vehicle Collision in Louisiana

In a recent automobile accident case, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal addressed choice-of-law provisions as well as the question of whether the defendant driver had been covered by her automobile insurance policy at the time of the…

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Disabled Worker Law Blog

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

http://www.disabledworkerlaw.com/

Dec 13
9/11 Cancer Eligibility for the Victim Compensation Fund

9/11 Cancer Eligibility for the Victim Compensation Fund

If you were in the 9/11 "crash site area" in lower Manhattan as indicated in the above map during the period of September 11, 2001 and May 30, 2002, and have been diagnosed by any of the almost 70 covered 9/11 related cancers, you may be…
Sep 11
We Will Never Forget September 11th, 2001

We Will Never Forget September 11th, 2001

We continue to fight every day for health care and compensation for 9/11 responders and survivors. Thankfully, the James Zadroga Reauthorization Act was passed last year which guarantees health care and compensation for years to come,…
Aug 2
Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Re-opens for New Claim

Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Re-opens for New Claim

The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) re-opened yesterday and is accepting new claims after a seven month hiatus. The temporary closure for new claims was necessary to comply with the new James Zadroga Reauthorization Act passed last…

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Massachusetts Workers Compensation…

Massachusetts Workers Compensation Attorneys Blog

Covers workers' compensation. By The Keches Law Group, P.C.

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationattorneysblog.com/

Dec 1
CAN I SUE MY EMPLOYER FOR VIOLATING THE COMPANY HANDBOOK?

CAN I SUE MY EMPLOYER FOR VIOLATING THE COMPANY HANDBOOK?

Tom DelmarTdelmar@kecheslaw.com508.822.2000 Most employers maintain a company handbook, employee manual, or something similar. This handbook will be provided to employees when they start their new job and often outlines the rules of the…
Dec 1
CAN I SUE MY EMPLOYER FOR VIOLATING THE COMPANY HANDBOOK?

CAN I SUE MY EMPLOYER FOR VIOLATING THE COMPANY HANDBOOK?

Tom DelmarTdelmar@kecheslaw.com508.822.2000 Most employers maintain a company handbook, employee manual, or something similar. This handbook will be provided to employees when they start their new job and often outlines the rules of the…
Sep 14
Pain and Suffering Damages Protected from Reach of Workers’ Compensation Lien

Pain and Suffering Damages Protected from Reach of Workers’ Compensation Lien

Charlotte E. Glinka508-738-2272CGlinka@kecheslaw.com Earlier this year, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), the state’s highest court, issued a decision that will have far-reaching effects on settlements in cases involving injured workers…

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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/

Nov 16
Healing Period Benefits if you are Laid Off or Terminated

Healing Period Benefits if you are Laid Off or Terminated

We have added a new section to our website discussing a workers’ eligibility for healing period benefits if they are laid off or terminated. Under Iowa workers’ compensation law an injured employee is entitled to receive healing…
Nov 16
Healing Period Benefits if you are Laid Off or Terminated

Healing Period Benefits if you are Laid Off or Terminated

We have added a new section to our website discussing a workers’ eligibility for healing period benefits if they are laid off or terminated. Under Iowa workers’ compensation law an injured employee is entitled to receive healing…
Oct 19
LIGHT DUTY WORK

LIGHT DUTY WORK

We have added a new section to our website concerning light duty issues in Iowa work comp cases. The topics relating to light duty work include: Employees being given light duty work that is too hard for their work restrictions.…

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Georgia Workers' Compensation…

Georgia Workers' Compensation Lawyers Blog

Covers workers' compensation law in Georgia. By Nathaniel F. Hansford, LLC.

http://www.georgiaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

Oct 18
Georgia Company Cited $318,000 in Proposed Penalties for Repeated Serious Citations and Workplace Hazard

Georgia Company Cited $318,000 in Proposed Penalties for Repeated Serious Citations and Workplace Hazard

All workers have a right to a safe, hazard-free workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) is tasked with reducing workplace hazards and accidents in Georgia and throughout the United States.…
Sep 20
Georgia Supreme Court Holds that Workers’ Compensation Weekly Wage May Include Second Job Earning

Georgia Supreme Court Holds that Workers’ Compensation Weekly Wage May Include Second Job Earning

At issue before the Georgia Supreme Court recently was whether to include a second job in determining the amount an employee should be paid after suffering a work-related injury at the first job. Under Georgia law, the average weekly wage is…
Aug 16
OSHA Issues $47k in Penalties to Manufacturer of Fiberglass Boats For Exposing Georgia Employees to Serious Hazard

OSHA Issues $47k in Penalties to Manufacturer of Fiberglass Boats For Exposing Georgia Employees to Serious Hazard

Employees injured or killed at work may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. All employers with more than three employees are required by Georgia law to provide different types of benefits under the state workers’…

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Florida Social Security Disability…

Florida Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridasocialsecuritydisabilitylawyerblog.com/

Aug 5
Importance of a “Seizure Diary”

Importance of a “Seizure Diary”

Randy Zeldin, Esq. is a Social Security attorney and lawyer, representing individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits due to epileptic and non-epileptic seizures and due to chronic migraine headaches. Social Security Disability…
Aug 5
Importance of a “Seizure Diary”

Importance of a “Seizure Diary”

Randy Zeldin, Esq. is a Social Security attorney and lawyer, representing individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits due to epileptic and non-epileptic seizures and due to chronic migraine headaches. Social Security Disability…
Apr 25
Social Security Unveils New Plan for Hearing Backlog

Social Security Unveils New Plan for Hearing Backlog

With a backlog of nearly 1.1 million claimants awaiting hearings before a Social Security Judge, by the end of 2015, and an average wait time to get a hearing of 512 days nationwide, the pressure is on to create new ways to expedite the…

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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/

Jul 14
Comp Should Sue Purdue

Comp Should Sue Purdue

Over the past weekend the Los Angeles Times published a startling investigative story on Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin, and everything they knew about illegal distribution of the drug, their investigations, their suspicions ... and…
Jul 13
Uncompensated Californian

Uncompensated Californian

The third in a series, WorkCompCentral's latest special report on benefit adequacy, specifically temporary disability indemnity, takes a look at California.This is, of course, of particular interest to me. I'm from California and as much as…
Jul 11
The Shrinking Market

The Shrinking Market

WorkCompCentral correspondent, Peter Rousmaniere, recently did an analysis of injury frequency rates by state and projected those declines out to the future, calendar year 2024.SUMMARYHere's the bottom line for those who's attention spans are…

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Miami Personal Injury Attorney…

Miami Personal Injury Attorney Blog

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

http://www.miamipersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Jun 1
Florida’s workers compensation statute is self executing?

Florida’s workers compensation statute is self executing?

Florida statute section 440.015 states that “It is the intent of the Legislature that the Workers’ Compensation Law be interpreted so as to assure the quick and efficient delivery of disability and medical benefits to an injured…
Jun 1
Florida’s workers compensation statute is self executing?

Florida’s workers compensation statute is self executing?

Florida statute section 440.015 states that “It is the intent of the Legislature that the Workers’ Compensation Law be interpreted so as to assure the quick and efficient delivery of disability and medical benefits to an injured…
Jun 1
Florida’s workers compensation statute is self executing?

Florida’s workers compensation statute is self executing?

Florida statute section 440.015 states that “It is the intent of the Legislature that the Workers’ Compensation Law be interpreted so as to assure the quick and efficient delivery of disability and medical benefits to an injured…

Rank this Week: 3152

Nashville Injury Attorneys Blog

By The Law Office of Larry R. Williams, PLLC.

http://www.nashvilleinjuryattorneysblog.com/

May 24
Road Trip Safety Tips for This Memorial Day Long Weekend

Road Trip Safety Tips for This Memorial Day Long Weekend

Are you planning a getaway this coming long weekend? We have put together a list of 3 tips for road safety to ensure you stay safe on the road. Buckle Up. According to the National Highway Safety Advisory, men 16-44 years old are least likely…
May 20
Surprise Medical Bills: What You Need to Know

Surprise Medical Bills: What You Need to Know

When you are injured in a car wreck or other accident, the last thing you think is “I better go to a doctor that is covered by my insurance.” Unfortunately with insurance companies becoming less pro-patient and more pro-profit…
May 9
The Most Likely Car Wreck

The Most Likely Car Wreck

Statistics have spoken. The most common type of car wreck in Tennessee has the following identifiers: Who: 21-29 Year Old Driver When: May to October: Thursday or Friday between 3-5pm Continue reading

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Mottaz Law Blog

Covers Minnesota workers' compensation laws.

http://mottazlaw.com/workers-comp-lawyer-blog/

Apr 4
Beware of Social Media – Second Posting

Beware of Social Media – Second Posting

I have written on this subject before; however, it bears revisiting. I cannot overemphasize the importance of caution when it comes to the use of social media by an injured worker. Increasingly, insurance companies, their…
Feb 22
Recent Changes in Minnesota Law for Proving Up a Permanent Total Disability Claim

Recent Changes in Minnesota Law for Proving Up a Permanent Total Disability Claim

In the summer of 2015, the Minnesota Supreme Court changed the law as to what is required to establish a permanent total disability claim. That change was not good. In the decision of Allan v. R.D. Offutt Co., 869 NW 2d 31 (Minn. 2015), the…
Oct 2
Who Can Get Reimbursed for Transporting an Injured Worker to a Medical Appointment?

Who Can Get Reimbursed for Transporting an Injured Worker to a Medical Appointment?

Law Office of Thomas Mottaz work injury lawyers The Minnesota workers’ compensation statute provides for reimbursement of “medical mileage” when the employee travels by car for necessary medical care. Reimbursement of…

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Lawyers for NJ Workers

Covers workers' compensation law.

http://www.mgworkerscomplaw.com/

Feb 28
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s A Manhole Cover????

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s A Manhole Cover????

Here at Mintz & Geftic we usually try to blog about legal news that our clients and other readers might find valuable. Whether it’s information about workers’ compensation, motor-vehicle accidents, class action litigation or…
Feb 24
The Painful Facts About Car Accidents and the Lower Back

The Painful Facts About Car Accidents and the Lower Back

Whether you are in a small fender bender in a parking lot or a high speed crash on the Garden State Parkway or New Jersey Turnpike, car crashes at any speed or impact often result in lower back injuries. After … Continue reading →
Feb 20
Powerful Coalition Formed Against New Jersey’s Worker

Powerful Coalition Formed Against New Jersey’s Worker

A couple of months ago we wrote about A Victory for Elizabeth Workers, where we shared the news that Elizabeth had become the 10th municipality in New Jersey to provide paid sick leave to its employees. As Elizabeth’s neighborhood law…

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Meuser & Associates, P.A.,…

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

Covers workers' compensation law in Minnesota.

http://meuserlaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 8
We've Moved!

We've Moved!

We've Moved!MeuserLaw's legal blogs have moved!For a huge database of articles covering workers' compensation, PERA duty disability, MSRS duty disability, and personal injury, check out MeuserLaw's article library. And, for Minnesota's Police…
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…

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Virginia Workers' Compensation…

Virginia Workers' Compensation Case Blog

By Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus.

http://jerrylutkenhaus.blogspot.com/

Feb 6
What if your Virginia Social Security Disability is cut off?

What if your Virginia Social Security Disability is cut off?

DISASTER: YOUR VIRGINIA SOCIAL SECURITY HAS BEEN CUT OFF! Bad news! You fought long and hard to win your disability but now the government says you have "improved" and you are no longer disabled. What can you do?1. You need to file…
Dec 31
Why a Repeitive Injury at Work is not compensable as a Workers' Compensation Claim in Virginia

Why a Repeitive Injury at Work is not compensable as a Workers' Compensation Claim in Virginia

You are injured at work so you would naturally expect to receive compensation under the workers' compensation laws. In Virginia, if is a repetitive trauma injury, you will not be successful.In Virginia you can be compensated for an injury at…
Dec 13
The 5 Best Things to Say to the Social Security Judge

The 5 Best Things to Say to the Social Security Judge

I have represented claimants in over 1,000 Social Security Disability hearings. These are some suggestions about the claimant's testimony before the judge:First, if you have a case that involves chronic pain you are going to be asked what is…

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