Workers Compensation

What Are Your First Steps if Injured on the Job?

Friday, February 25, 2011 by Mark D. Chappell

South Carolina workers compensation laws protect employees who suffer work-related injuries and occupational illnesses from lost wages and the cost of treatment, and protect employers from lawsuits, regardless of who is to blame. There are, however, steps the injured employee needs to take to ensure he or she is eligible to receive compensation. ... Read More

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Topic: Workers Compensation

What to Do if You are Injured on the Job in Pennsylvania

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 by Mindy C. Levin

If you ever completed an insurance claim form, you have seen that you are required to indicate whether your complaint was related to your job. This is because on-the-job injuries and occupational conditions and illnesses are typically not covered by normal health insurance. They are covered by workers comp insurance your employer is required to carry for most employees under PA law. The procedures to follow differ from standard health insurance claims—and it is... Read More

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Topic: Workers Compensation

Early Retirement can forfeit Virginia Workers' Compensation benefits.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 by Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus

An employee may not know this but early retirement can mean the end of Virginia workers' compensation benefits.... Read More

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Topic: Workers Compensation

Reasons For Choosing A Local Georgia Workers Comp Attorney

Monday, February 21, 2011 by Gary M. Kazin

The Law Offices of Gary M. Kazin knows that when you look for competent legal guidance, you have a wide range of professionals from which to choose. If you never before needed assistance from a Georgia workers comp attorney, you may believe that geography should have no bearing on your selection.... Read More

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Topic: Workers Compensation

Horseplay at Work

Friday, February 18, 2011 by Gary M. Kazin

Who does not like to have fun at work? Anything that can make the day go by a little quicker and more enjoyably should generally be encouraged—as long as it is safe and does not deter productivity.... Read More

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7 Steps to a Second PPD Rating

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 by Virginia L. Hunt

Article on how to get a second rating evaluation when you think the PPD percentage offered by the rating doctor is wrong.... Read More

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Topic: Workers Compensation

Steps to Pursuing a Workers Compensation Claim in St. Louis, Missouri

Thursday, February 10, 2011 by Bernadette Marie Brown

Saint Louis is home to thousands of working men and women who pride themselves on the work they do. Unfortunately, every year many of these workers are injured on the job. If you are injured on the job, workers compensation laws can help you with the financial difficulties you may face as a result of your injury. You should always consider retaining one of the many local Saint Louis attorneys to walk you through the process of making workers compensation claim.... Read More

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Topic: Workers Compensation

Do You Have A Third-Party Claim?

Friday, February 4, 2011 by John J. Sheehan

Did you know that you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering in addition to workers comp if your work accident was caused by the negligence of a third-party?

In the context of Massachusetts workers comp law, a third-party is, essentially, a person or company that is not part of your employer's company. Unlike workers comp... Read More

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Topic: Workers Compensation

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