Workers Compensation

What is lifetime benefits in a Virginia Workers' Compensation case?

Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Michele Lewane

Lifetime benefits. In some very serious situations, an injured
worker may be able to get permanent total disability benefits. The employee must have permanently lost the
use of both hands, both arms, both feet, both legs, both eyes, or a combination
thereof, or suffered any injury that results in total paralysis or a brain
injury which is so severe that it leaves the employee permanently unable to
find gainful employment.

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Topic: Workers Compensation

Ergonomics and Workers Comp: An Atlanta workers compensation lawyer tells all

Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Gary M. Kazin

But what happens when the harm caused on the job is more insidious, and sneaks up on you slowly? Are you still eligible for compensation? Ergonomic injuries caused by poor workspace equipment, lighting, and everyday items used on the job are just as likely to lead to debilitating conditions as a split-second accident.... Read More

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What is the Purpose of Workers Compensation?

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Jeffrey Allen Turner

Workers compensation is mandatory for almost all employers. The costs associated with work-related injuries include medical expenses and lost wages. But for more severe claims, employers may be responsible for around-the-clock nursing care, psychiatric care, and much more.... Read More

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Common Injuries Resulting in Workers Compensation Claims

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Robert L. Noa

Employers’ workers compensation insurance companies conduct investigations to determine if your injury or illness comes from work related activities/exposures or common everyday life. Therefore, it is vital to inform your employer immediately if you sustain a workplace injury or illness and begin the claim process.... Read More

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Construction Accident Laws in Florida

Monday, March 21, 2011 by Richard W. Driscoll

Florida does not have its own Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-compliant plan, which means that Florida employers must follow federal construction safety regulations. In Florida, OHSA has an alliance with the state through the Safety Florida Consultation Program at the University of South Florida in Tampa. If you or a loved one were injured in a construction accident in Pinellas County, contact the Law Offices of Richard W. Driscoll, P.A. ... Read More

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Massachusetts Workers Comp: Concurrent Employment

Sunday, March 20, 2011 by John J. Sheehan

If you suffer a work injury in Massachusetts and have two jobs at the time of your work accident, you may be entitled to more workers comp benefits.

Weekly workers compensation benefits are calculated based on the injured worker's average weekly wage ("AWW"). The AWW is calculated by adding the gross earnings before taxes for the year prior to the work accident and dividing the total gross earnings by the number weeks worked. If an injured worker had a... Read More

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Topic: Workers Compensation

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