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Workers' Comp. 101: Do I need a Workman's Comp Lawyer?

Should I hire a Work Comp Lawyer? When should I hire a Work Comp Lawyer? Can I handle my Work Comp claim? How is an injured worker to know? As a Workers Comp attorney, with 21 years of experience, here are my suggestions as to when you should hire a lawyer for Workers' Comp.

Worker's Comp. 101:The IME

The Workers' Comp. IME is presents tricks, traps and pitfalls that can hurt your Work Comp case. What should you know? What can you do?

Workers Comp.101:The Brain Injury

Few cases are as complex and involved in Workers Compensation as the traumatic brain injury case. Choosing the right lawyer to handle your head injury is vital. The following article is a brief overview of the important consideration when hiring a lawyer for your traumatic brain injury case.

New Labor Effective April 1, 2011, Will Heavily Impact Restaurants and Small Businesses in New York

Effective April 1, 2011, New York State employers will be required to provide employees with detailed wage summaries. Small businesses and employers will face increased penalties for wage/hour violations and failure to provide notices. Is your business ready?

Workers Comp Benefits Suspended When Worker Refuses Detox Program

Recently the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a ruling that workers' comp benefits can be suspended when an injured worker refuses to enter a detox program.

Work Injury That Worsens Over Time May Still Be Compensable Years Later

A recent case in Pennsylvania found that a viral exposure at work can be the basis for a workers' compensation award from resulting blindness that developed almost thirty years later.

Compensation for Workplace Injuries in the Health Care Industry

Jobs in the health care industry are among some of the most dangerous in the country and these workers routinely suffer on-the-job injuries.

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