How to File an ERISA Claim: 10 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Submitting an ERISA claim can be challenging, characterized by intricate details and stringent regulations. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act outlines particular protocols that must be adhered to so benefit claims are accurately processed and evaluated. Familiarity with these guidelines is essential to prevent frequent missteps that may result in delays or rejections of benefits. […]
What Are the Benefits of Workers Compensation in Virginia?
Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides medical, wage replacement, and rehabilitation benefits to employees who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses. In Virginia, this system is governed by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act (VWCA), specifically Title 65.2 of the Code of Virginia. David Falcon has been representing accident victims and injured workers since […]
How a Skilled Attorney Can Overcome Challenges in Your Workplace Injury Claim?
Workplace injuries are more common than you might think. In 2022 alone, private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the United States. This marked a 7.5 percent increase from the previous year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Exploring Franchise Law in Switzerland
On January 1, 2022, a modification of the Federal Act on Cartels and Other Restraints of Competition entered into force in Switzerland (Cartel Act), introducing the concept of relative market power. The purpose of this contribution is to analyse those modifications and discuss their possible impacts on franchise relationships. It will focus on the right […]
How Can You Navigate the Workers’ Compensation Process in Florida Successfully?
Thousands of Florida employees annually sustain injuries at work and subsequently file for workers’ compensation for job-related injuries and health conditions. Unfortunately, many of these claims face denial due to errors in paperwork, insufficient medical evidence, or inadequate documentation. Understanding the critical steps and legal requirements is essential in obtaining the compensation you rightfully deserve.
How Workers Compensation Works – Lawyer Monthly
Catherine “Catie” Meehan is a partner at the Steinberg Law Firm. She has an extensive background in the medical field with degrees in both psychology and nursing, in addition to her law degree. Catie’s nursing background comes into play daily as she represents individuals who have been seriously injured at work or in their lives. […]
5 Things to Consider Before Making a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Sustaining an injury while working can be an extremely daunting experience. It entails grappling with the injury itself, following your employer’s directives on selecting a healthcare provider, facing income loss due to the injury, and other issues.
The most in-demand legal roles in 2024
A survey from the American Bar Association revealed that almost 70% of law firms struggle to find qualified candidates to fill positions.
3 Ways Contingency Fee Law Firms Provide Equal Access to Justice
Too often, the amount of money one has determines their proximity to justice.
Information Blocking – What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
Krystyna H. Monticello is a partner of Attorneys at Oscislawski LLC (Oscislawski LLC), a nationally-recognized boutique health law firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, with an office in Scottsdale, Arizona. Every year since 2018, Oscislawski LLC has been included among the ’Best Law Firms’ in healthcare law in Princeton, New Jersey (issued by Best Lawyers®), […]
California Employment Law – Key Updates Employers Need to Know
Employment law is one of the fastest-changing areas of law in California. Every year, several important new labor laws take effect, and 2024 is no different. California enacted several new employment laws for 2024. What are the key changes and what do employers need to prepare for? There were dozens of changes. However, the ones […]
Navigating the Legal Landscape in Georgia as a Business Owner
As far as “business-friendly” states go, few are friendlier than Georgia.