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Can I Sue My Employer Outside of My Worker’s Comp Claim?
Any time that an individual is injured while at the workplace or on the job, that person is eligible to receive financial compensation for his or her injuries in order to cover any and all related medical expenses. If an employer or insurance company refuses to pay this, you have legal grounds to sue… Read More »
What “Maximum Medical Improvement” Means
In dealing with worker’s compensation legal cases, it is important to be aware of all of the “jargon” terms that are used. This will help you keep better track of the proceedings and how you can best help yourself win the case. A good attorney will help you understand the terms of a case… Read More »
Common Workplace Injuries for Factory Workers
Throughout history, factory workers have had to perform in some of the worst conditions. While those conditions have significantly improved since the early days, they are still an at-risk population for sustaining workplace injuries. This is primarily due to the heavy machinery and fast-paced environment that they have to operate under. Some of the… Read More »
Common Workplace Injuries for First Responders
Those that are at the front lines of major emergencies deserve the gratitude and appreciation of all people. It is unsurprising that those who willingly put themselves in harm’s way for the betterment of others are also some of the most at risk to sustain a workplace injury. Wherever one’s job takes one as… Read More »
Common Work Injuries for Healthcare Professionals
Every kind of job carries with it the risk for some kind of injury, but there are some that are more dangerous than other. It will come as no surprise to those that work in this field, but healthcare professionals are some of the most at risk employees to suffer an injury while on… Read More »
Toxic Exposure in the Workplace
No matter where you work, it is the right of every employer to provide a safe environment for their employees. This wasn’t always the case, but it has been established by law over the years and now stands as a standard for employment. Unfortunately, this is not something that is always honored by companies,… Read More »
Can I Be Laid Off While On Workers’ Comp Leave?
It is well-known that if a person sustains an injury that requires medical attention while working, he or she is entitled to financial compensation. Unfortunately, many employers will try to take advantage of individuals in these situations in numerous ways. One of the most common complications that arises is if an employer attempts to… Read More »
Can My Employer Cut My Hours If I’m Injured?
If a person is injured while at work on doing work-related activities, that individual is legally allowed to receive compensation for those injuries. While this is usually uncontested, there are other factors that can vary and create gray areas in situations where a person does seek worker’s compensation. One question that frequently arises has… Read More »
Substitution of Parties in a SSDI Claim
An application to receive Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) does sometimes take a significant amount of time to process. Unfortunately, there are times in which an individual passes away while still pending to receive benefits. This happens more often than one might think, as some disabilities tend to be more severe than others. When… Read More »
Applying for SSD Benefits as a Caregiver
The Social Security Disability (SSD) program provides additional income to those that are unable to work otherwise. Under most circumstances, it will be the individual that will receive benefits that applies for them, however sometimes it will be the caregiver instead that needs to apply. This may be because the disabled individual is not… Read More »
