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How to Appeal Your Workers' Compensation Claim

An injured employee can appeal a workers compensation claim if no agreement was made with the employer through a conference or mediation.

How Do Independent Contractors Affect the Liability of a Company?

Since independent contractors are considered self-employed individuals, they should report their income and pay the appropriate taxes on their own. The company hiring them is not required to provide benefits or follow minimum wage laws.

Most Common Injuries Following An Auto Accident or Workplace Trauma

Back injuries are the most common injuries from auto accidents and workplace traumas. Its no wonder that insurance companies have developed a plan to fight these claims the hardest.

Lump Sum Settlements In Workers' Compensation Claims . . . A Good Idea?

Workers' compensation claims do not live forever (with the exception of permanent total disability claims). Thus settlement might be an option to consider before a claim is closed statutorily. There are many things to consider before settling. This article discusses those considerations.

The History of Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Workers’ compensation is a state-regulated social insurance system that offers limited wage replacement for temporary or permanent loss of wages resulting from injuries and sickness while at work.

Work-Related Injuries and Workers' Compensation

If you have been injured as a result of performing job-related duties, you should be aware of your rights under workers' compensation. The following outlines what workers' compensation is, benefits you may be entitled to, limitations, and how to successfully file and claim.

Dal-Tile case as it relates to Notice

Employers cannot avoid Title VII liability when their customers harass their employees by adopting a “see no evil, hear no evil” strategy.

Back Injuries and Repetitive Stress Motion

No matter if you have sustained a back injury because of a sudden work related accident, or as a result of prolonged over use of certain muscles, you are entitled to benefits under the Missouri workers' compensation system.

What to Expect in a Workers' Compensation Deposition

The insurance company wants to take your deposition. This is what you can expect.

Virginia Workers' Compensation Hearing

What happens at a Virginia Workers' Compensation Hearing and how does one pepare?

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