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10 Important Factors in a Virginia Workers Compensation Settlement

There are certain very important factors when one considers settling a Virginia Workers Compensation claim.

What is a Virginia Workers Compensation Accident?

Factors that determine an accident in Virginia that is compensable under Virginia WC Law.

Workers Compensation Issues

An overview of work related accident claims in Illlinois

Settling Your Workers Compensation Claim

If your claim for workers compensation claim has been denied, contact a workers compensation attorney to discuss the details of your claim and begin working on building a strong case.

Workers' Compensation - Accident Reporting - Failure to Report

Workers' Compensation, Accident Reporting, Workers' Compensation Benefits, Disability

Children of Diseased Missouri Worker Awarded Lifetime Benefits

Recently, a case from Missouri applied Schoemehl to grant benefits to the dependents of a worker who had died due to unrelated causes.

Unlawful Misclassification Of Employees As Independent Contractors By Employers

Summary of legal issues surrounding the misclassification of employees as independent contractors by employers and the rights and benefits affected

The Family Medical Leave Act

The basics of the FMLA, interference with rights, retaliation and remedies.

ARE WORKPLACE POST-ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS DISCOVERABLE?

Alabama Supreme Court finds post-investigative report was privileged and not subject to being produced as it was protected by the work-product doctrine

Treating with a Company Doctor for a Work Related Injury is Not Always Required

if the employer fails to post a list of company doctors at work and does not have injured worker sign the Required Notice, they can not control the injured workers medical treatment.

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