Worker s Compensation Laws and Exemptions
Some types of on-the-job injuries may not merit workers' compensation insurance benefits. These include:
Self-inflicted injuries (such as those incurred if two employees were fighting
Injuries incurred while an employee was breaking the law (i.e. a delivery worker robbing a receptionist at one of his sites)
Injuries incurred while the employee was not working
Injuries incurred while the employee was violating company policy
In addition, some workers are excluded from receiving workers' compensation insurance benefits. These workers include:
Shopowners
Farm workers
Railroad employees
Maritime workers
Volunteers
Independent contractors
Federal government workers
Standard employees in nearly one-third of all U.S. states
To see whether or not you are eligible for workers' compensation, speak to your employer and then consult with one of our personal injury attorney’s who specializes in workers' compensation laws.
Workers' Compensation Insurance Benefits
If you have been injured on the job, you may be eligible to receive compensation to cover the following:
Medical costs
Up to two-thirds of your pre-injury salary, tax-free
Expenses should you not be able to resume your pre-injury job duties
Vocational rehabilitation (job training, placement assistance)
Need Medical Treatment? Deciding Between Your Own Doctor and the One Provided by Your Employer?
Depending on your state, you may be permitted to see your own doctor if you suffer an on-the-job injury. However, you MUST submit a written statement requesting this before you are injured, or you may forfeit your right to choose your physician. In most jurisdictions, your employer will choose the doctor who will examine you.
When you visit this doctor, be sure to 1) be honest about your injury and its impact on your life, 2) be thorough when discussing your medical history. If you fail to be truthful, you may seriously affect your chances of winning the workers' compensation to which your injury entitles you.
Iannella & Mummolo Workers Compensation Attorney
It is in your best interest to hire a personal injury attorney who specializes in workers' compensation law if 1) you are permanently injured or 2) your claim has been denied. If either of these occurs, be sure to save all documents - including your doctor's report - and maybe even get a second opinion. Feel free to call us Toll Free 1-800-278-1538
Labels: massachusetts medical malpractice, massachusetts personal injury, massachusetts workers compensation, social security disability benefits
posted by Micro149 @ Tuesday, December 26, 2006 6:27 AM
Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Information
Emergency Rooms, or ER's, at hospitals all over the country are the most stressful worksites in the healthcare profession. The standard of care in United States hospitals is high quality. Doctors, nurses, surgeons, and all other healthcare professionals take pride in this. But the fact remains that malpractice occurs in the medical profession. And today's hospitals may need improvement to meet the demands of tomorrow. Errors in hospital Emergency Rooms are a common occurrence infrequently talked about and rarely reported to the media. That is why you don't hear about these types of cases on the news. Understaffed hospitals or ill-equipped emergency rooms may lead to fatal errors while dealing with patients requiring emergency treatment. When the necessary steps of treating an emergency room patient are sidestepped, then an emergency error may result. There are many ways that errors or malpractice may occur in Emergency Rooms. Following are several kinds of errors:
Medication Errors
Prescription Errors
Bacterial Infections
Birth Injury
Omissions Error
Diagnosis Error
Negligence
Patient "Dumping"
Over 225,000 people die from medical malpractice related injuries in a single year. Nearly half of these are from emergency room errors.
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posted by Micro149 @ Thursday, December 21, 2006 6:24 PM
How long does the Social Security Disability Process Take?
It generally takes longer to process claims for disability benefits than other types of Social Security claims- from 60 to 90 days. You can help shorten the process by bringing certain documents with you when you apply and helping us to get any other medical evidence you need to show you are disabled. These include: the Social Security number and proof of age for each person applying for payments including your spouse and children, if they are applying for benefits;names, addresses and phone numbers of doctors, hospitals, clinics and institutions that treated you and dates of treatment;names of all medications you are taking; medical records from your doctors, therapists, hospitals, clinics and caseworkers;
laboratory and test results;a summary of where you worked and the kind of work you did;a copy of your W-2 Form (Wage and Tax Statement), or, if you are self-employed, your federal tax return for the past year; and dates of prior marriages if your spouse is applying.Do not delay filing for benefits just because you do not have all of the information you need. The Social Security office will be glad to help you. For Help Now go to: http://www.socialsecuritydisability.tv
posted by Micro149 @ 11:33 AM