What if Your Workers’ Comp Claim is Denied?
If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision. Review the reasons for denial, gather additional evidence, and file an appeal within the required timeframe. Consulting an attorney can help navigate the process and improve your chances of securing the compensation you deserve. Dealing with the challenges of a […]
Workers’ Compensation Claims: Your Rights Explained
In 2022, OSHA reported that in Rhode Island, 20% of all private industry fatal workplace accidents occurred in the construction industry, with falls accounting for 36.5% of these fatalities. If you’ve been injured at work in places like Providence, understanding your rights under workers’ compensation laws is essential. These laws provide protection to employees who […]
How Legal Technology Transforms Workers’ Compensation Cases
In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology is transforming most industries, including the legal sector. Workers’ compensation cases, in particular, can gain a myriad of benefits from innovative solutions that enhance processes and streamline resolutions. By implementing cutting-edge legal technology, legal teams can transform how these cases are managed, ultimately improving client’s outcomes and increasing the […]
5 Reasons You Need an Experienced Workers Compensation Lawyer
Working through the complexities of a workers’ compensation claim is complex and time-consuming while you are injured or ill. If you are serious about protecting your rights and working toward an excellent result, you will have to manoeuvre through many legal procedural hurdles. A skilled worker compensation lawyer should be highly considered to help support […]
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 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.
What You can expect when you claim workers’ compensation
In an ideal world, filing a workers’ compensation claim after experiencing an illness or injury at work would be straightforward for everyone.
Workers’ compensation claim denials: Common causes
What are the common causes of claim denials for workers’ compensation?
What to do immediately after a work accident
Suffering an injury at work may make you worry about how you’ll pay for your medical treatments and earn your wages.
The Road Map for Challenging Worker’s Compensation Situations
You’re navigating the stormy seas of workers’ compensation situations, aren’t you?