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What Does the ACA Mean for Workers’ Comp?
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What Does the ACA Mean for Workers’ Comp?

When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010, hardly anyone can say it was a smooth transition. From issues with the website to uncertainties about how it would affect medical prices, there were a lot of headaches surrounding the whole ordeal. With the uncertainty came the worries and the questions like “what does […]

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His Wife Was Not Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits: Was It Fair?
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His Wife Was Not Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits: Was It Fair?

Death benefits for a worker who loses his or her life on the job are something many of us take for granted. Hundreds of thousands of families would be destitute if the company their loved one worked for was not held liable. But what happens when a worker’s family is found to be not eligible […]

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Am I Entitled to a Second Opinion?
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Am I Entitled to a Second Opinion?

It may seem unfair, but insurance carriers have a lot of say in your workers’ compensation claim — especially when it comes to determining your doctor. In a workers’ compensation case, the insurance carrier gets to select your doctor. This makes many people uneasy. The insurance carrier will use the doctor’s evaluation to determine how […]

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After Treatment Is Complete Do You Get a Settlement?
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After Treatment Is Complete Do You Get a Settlement?

So you’ve been injured at work. You’ve got your weekly benefits agreed upon. So what’s next? Is that all the money you’ll receive? After treatment is complete do you get a settlement? What Exactly is a Settlement? A settlement is a negotiated agreement between an injured worker and their employer or the insurance company that […]

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How Can a Laser Tag Injury Be Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?
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How Can a Laser Tag Injury Be Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?

Now here’s a dilemma for you: You go on a mandatory work-related trip to a conference. As part of this conference, a laser tag event is hosted by the conference. Your participation in this laser tag event will be beneficial for business connections and is encouraged by your employer, so you decide to join in. […]

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Taking the First Steps in a Workers’ Comp Claim: Taking Legal Action
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Taking the First Steps in a Workers’ Comp Claim: Taking Legal Action

This is it. You’re at the breaking point. Your workers’ compensation benefits have been unfairly denied and your employer and their insurance adjuster are refusing to negotiate with you. You’re ready to get the benefits you deserve. You’re ready to start taking legal action. At this point, I find the first questions many clients have […]

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How Long Does It Take for Disability Checks to Start Coming In?
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How Long Does It Take for Disability Checks to Start Coming In?

Disability checking can be a critical lifeline for people with disabilities. If you’ve suffered a work injury and you’re out of work, receiving temporary total disability checks may be all that’s keeping food on your table and the electricity running. Knowing you’ll be receiving weekly checks is a huge relief. However, how long does it […]

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