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Workers' Compensation Lawyer Straight Talk: Workers' Compensation in the United States

18th November 2011
Over 130 million private and public sector employees in the United States are covered by some form of a workers' compensation system. However, the rules, details, procedures and specifics of each state are different. In addition, there are federal workers...
Author: William Turley
Legal

Why Back, Neck, Shoulder or Knee Injuries are Denied by Michigan Workers Comp

26th May 2011
Some of the most difficult workers comp cases involve injuries to the back, neck, shoulder and knee. It is typical for employers and insurance companies to avoid accepting responsibility for these injuries because of the potential for lifetime workers com...
Author: Alex Berman
Legal

Workers Compensation Lawyer Straight Talk: Should I Wait To Hire A Workers Compensation Attorney?

13th April 2011
The workers compensation insurance company is providing all benefits. Should I wait to hire a Workers Compensation Lawyer? In too many instance, injured workers wait too late to get a Workers Compensation Attorney. They wait until after a crisis situat...
Author: William Turley
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Social Security Disability Law: The Loneliness of the Disabled Worker

03rd March 2011
Employers and insurers frequently challenge the injured worker's right to either wage or medical workers' compensation benefits, and 1000's of dollars are spent everyday, in the hiring of medical doctors, professional specialists and attorneys, all to con...
Author: Internet Consultant
Personal Injury

What to Do after a Work-Related Injury

13th July 2010
Accidents in the workplace are unfortunately a common event; they can range from small slip and fall accidents to more serious problems and even lead to wrongful death. Work place accidents can happen anywhere at any time! The Department of Labor found ...
Author: David
Legal

Independent Medical Examinations In Workers' Compensation Claims

30th June 2010
Depending on their occupation and industry, injured workers typically have the right to medical treatment after an on the job injury. After receiving treatment, an injured worker may be scheduled for a disability rating examination, also called an Indepen...
Author: Hawkbacker
Employment Law

New York Workers Compensation Attorney Can Help The Employees Claim Their Compensation Benefits

03rd March 2010
It is unfortunate but true that despite the innumerable measures of safety taken by both the employers and the employee in the work field, every year thousands of workers suffer injuries or illnesses related to their jobs. New York is already suffering du...
Author: Ima Johnson
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California Worker’s Compensation and the Employer’s Responsibility in Work-related Injuries

05th January 2010
Under California law, most private employers are required to provide their employees with worker's compensation after suffering from work-related injuries and illnesses. The claim will cover the worker's medical expenses, loss of wages, and disability. ...
Author: Mesriani Law Group
Legal

DBCP - Class Certification Motion Announcement in Texas Court

23rd October 2009
HendlerLaw and The Lanier Law Firm have filed a motion to certify an international class action in a Texas court against Dole Food Company, Inc., The Dow Chemical Company and others for DBCP related injuries to Banana plantation workers from various count...
Author: ScottHendler
Employment Law

The Need-to-Knows of Workers Compensation

25th March 2009
In the event that you are injured on the job, your employer must provide you with prompt medical attention to include medical care, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, supplemental job displacement benefits or vocational rehabili...
Author: audrey
Legal

Workmans Compensation Lawsuit Funding

15th June 2007
No-Risk Lawsuit Loan for Workmans Compensation Lawsuit A Workers Compensation lawsuit loan (also called Workers Comp, Workmans Compensation, Workmans Comp and Workmen Comp) is actually a lawsuit cash advance against your pending workers compensation ca...
Author: Paul Sherman