Workers Compensation

Finding a local Workers' Compensation attorney in Murrieta

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by Kevin Cortright

If you have been injured at work and need help obtaining the workers' compensation you deserve, you should consider contacting an attorney in that specific field. Workers’ compensation is the reimbursement of wages that the employee will miss due to a work related injury and for the proper medical care along... Read More

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Topic: Workers Compensation

Critical Steps to Follow If You Are Injured on the Job

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by Jeffrey Allen Turner

The process of receiving full compensation is greatly enhanced with the professional help of a workers comp attorney who can guide you through all the right things to do, what to say, and what not to say.... Read More

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Workers Compensation Fraud Hurts Everyone

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by Jeffrey Allen Turner

Workers compensation is a system intended to benefit employees and employers. Yet workers compensation fraud occurs each time someone willfully makes a false statement, or conceals information in order to receive workers compensation benefits, or prevents someone from receiving benefits to which they might be entitled.... Read More

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Is this Medical Care?

Thursday, June 23, 2011 by Susan R. Borg

0; If you
are injured or become disabled as a result of your work, you are funneled into
a medical care system which limits you to the workers compensation insurance
company’s hand-picked medical provider network.
It is also true that insurance companies have the legal right to kick
any doctor off the medical provider... Read More

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Construction jobs and workplace injury

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 by John J. Sheehan

According to the Associated General Contractors of America, Massachusetts suffered a loss of 1,500 jobs in the last part of 2010. While job loss is a harsh blow to individual and to industry alike, the 1.4 percent decline represented fewer jobs lost than in other states across the nation. An increase in construction jobs is a leading indicator of an improving economy. ... Read More

Posted at 03:31 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Workers Compensation

Getting Help When Injured

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 by John J. Sheehan

Workers compensation laws are designed to help workers injured on the job or suffering from a work-related illness. Workers compensation is governed by state laws—whether your employer is in Boston, Lowell, or Amherst, the same rules apply throughout Massachusetts. ... Read More

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Can an Injured Worker Sue?

Monday, June 20, 2011 by Scott J. Sternberg

Under Florida law, in most circumstances you cannot choose to opt out of workers compensation and sue your employer for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases. In addition, because the employer protection from litigation provided by workers compensation law extends to their employees as well, you cannot sue your co-worker whose fault caused your injury.... Read More

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Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim in Pennsylvania

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 by Samuel H. Pond

While you are legally permitted to represent yourself in a workers’ comp claim, it is highly advised that you seek professional counsel. A Philadelphia workers compensation lawyer will help you obtain the maximum benefits possible, and help ensure that you are aware of all of your options at every stage of the process.... Read More

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What Injuries Are Not Covered by Florida Workers Compensation?

Monday, June 6, 2011 by Scott J. Sternberg

In Florida, once you are injured at work or become aware of a workers compensation injury or illness, you have 30 days in which to report your injury or illness to your employer. Failure to report your injury within 30 days may jeopardize your claim to coverage for it.... Read More

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