Workers Compensation

APR

2019

When You Suffer Injuries Because of Horseplay at Work

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It’s all in good fun until someone gets hurt. What happens when you suffer injuries because of horseplay at work? Can you expect to receive workers’ compensation benefits? The answer is surely that it depends. What was your role in the horseplay? Believe it or not, the law...

FEB

2019

How Are You Paid When Out for a Work-Related Injury?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

Tags : Workers Compensation

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All this talk about federal workers out on the government shutdown reminds you of your own problems. It’s something you certainly never bargained for, and you’re not sure what happens next. You can’t help but wonder how you’ll be paid when you’re out for a work-related injury. In...

AUG

2018

Workers’ Compensation: No Fee, No Recovery

Why Do Lawyers Say They Get No Fee Unless There is a Recovery?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

Tags : Workers Compensation

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You don’t have to look very far to find some version of the phrase. Nonetheless, if you’ve never retained a lawyer before, it might seem a bit confusing. What exactly does “No Recovery, No Fee” actually mean? Think about it. How many professions do you know where compensation is...

AUG

2018

OSHA and Your Work Accident: What You Should Know

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

Tags : Construction Accident, Workers Compensation

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There’s a chance that you’re already familiar with the acronym OSHA. At the very least, you should know that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration falls under the direction of the United States Department of Labor. According to OSHA’s mission statement, it exis...

MAR

2018

What You Need to Know if You Suffered a Stroke at Work

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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It’s been a difficult few months. You were on a job site when you suddenly felt dizzy and started to have double vision. Later, you learned that you had a stroke at work. All things considered, you were lucky you weren’t alone. Otherwise, you might not be alive. The quick...

MAR

2018

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When Your Cancer Diagnosis is Related to Your Employment

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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More than likely, it isn’t news to you that cancer has been linked to work-related conditions for many years. In a previous article, we’ve previously discussed how work-related cancers caused by toxins in your work environment may be compensable through a worker’s compensation...

FEB

2018

Were You Burned at Work? Are You Entitled to Compensation?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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What is the first type of accident that comes to mind when you think of workplace-related injuries? Machine entanglement? Falling objects? These are undoubtedly common types of injuries that occur in the workplace. But, did you know that burns are a significant type of workplace...

JAN

2018

Did A Toxic Environment Cause Your Occupational Illness?

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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No doubt you’ve wondered about the toxic environment you work in. After all, the fumes are often noxious. Air circulation is limited because of temperature effects on your company’s machines. For some reason, excessive hot or cold lessens their efficiency. Then, the bad news...

JAN

2018

Work-Related Fractures: When Broken Bones Really Hurt You

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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On a less than subtle twist on the childhood rhyme, you may find truth. Broken bones can really hurt you. Meanwhile, there’s a chance that you’ve suffered a work-related fracture. Unfortunately, just about every type of employee is at risk. It’s not like there are any current...

SEP

2017

Reopening a Workers’ Compensation Case? What You Need to Know

Posted By : Dan T. Matrafajlo

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Not everyone likes to think back to their day in workers’ compensation court. Many would prefer to put it behind them. At the time, it seemed great that everything was all over. However, your symptoms from the original accident have increased. You remember that your attorney said...