Worker’s compensation is oftentimes more complicated than it seems. EMD Law brought you a detailed summary of the eligibility difference between federal and state workers’ compensation. This is a good place to start, but whether you have already filed a claim or are just getting started, it’s important to stay in the loop regarding updates […]
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Unlike other accidents, when it comes to workers’ compensation cases, no one party is at fault, due to the way the workers’ compensation laws were designed. The only thing that matters in these cases are that the employee was injured at their workplace, or became ill due to their workplace. However, there are exceptions to […]
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If you’ve filed for workers’ compensation, must you submit to a medical examination that has been requested by your employer or insurance carrier? The short answer is, yes . Think about it – is it very unlikely that you will be taken at your word when you file a claim that says you’ve been injured […]
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Many questions that we get about workers’ compensation insurance revolves around prescriptions. These questions include: Are my prescriptions covered under my workers’ compensation insurance? Yes, to the relief of many, you will be entitled to your prescriptions under your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Why does my insurance company tell me I can only get my […]
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A strong initial claim is crucial in a workplace injury case. As a plaintiff, you will want to come out of the gate very strong. The longer a case goes on, the more steam it will lose, and if you don’t have all of your evidence up front, you might not be able to successfully […]
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Starting in August, the Department of Labor increased the maximum penalties for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Citations issued by OSHA on or after the date of August 1st, 2016 are subject to the new penalties, provided that the cited violations occurred after November 2, 2015. Additionally, OSHA penalties will adjust […]
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Mismanagement in the workplace can come about for many reasons, and often leads to an increase in workplace accidents. Negligence in the workplace can be caused by: Ignorance of Safety Regulations – Federal regulations are created to govern workplace healthy and safety. An employer’s failure to comply with these regulations can lead to a hazardous […]
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Is it possible to receive Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits simultaneously? In a word, yes. Workers’ Compensation programs are run on a state-by-state basis, whereas SSDI is a federal program run by the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, many factors go into the eligibility of these programs, making it entirely possible that someone […]
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Any environment can easily turn into a dangerous one if not properly maintained. These are some of most common work hazards we see complaints from: Slips, Trips, and Falls The most common cause of injury at work is inarguably this one. If there’s a spill that is not cleaned up, cables left lying on the […]
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As a client, you may expect a certain quality of consulting service from your Workers’ Compensation attorney. When you do not receive that level, you may start exploring your options for changing attorneys. It is important to note, however, that making a switch mid-case can open up several complex issues, all of which you should […]
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