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Were You Denied Your Social Security Disability Claim? Get A Lawyer, File An Appeal

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Get A Social Security Disabilty Lawyer For A Georgia Or Florida Appeal

Our lawyer can help you file an appeal at no cost to you. We have lawyers covering all of Florida and Georgia. Let one of our experienced disability lawyers help you get your disability benefits.

Should I hire a Social Security Disability Lawyer?

Of Course You Should.

Having an experienced lawyer on your side may make all the difference. And it costs you nothing.

If you have been denied on your Initial Claim, an experienced social security disability lawyer can help you with your claim for continuing and past due benefits . Free Legal Shield has experienced social security disability lawyers for you thru-out Florida and Georgia.

Claims Are Often Denied The First Time Around

Initial claims are typically denied 60 to 70 percent of the time, depending on the state in which you filed, so chances are you’ll end up in a hearing.

For further information, contact us now for a social security disability lawyer.

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Whistle blower and Qui Tam Lawyers

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Whistleblower and Qui Tam Lawyers,False Claims Act

When an employer is suspected of engaging in illegal actions and benefiting from these actions, an employee may take it upon him or herself to report this to the proper authorities. When this happens, the individual who did the reporting is called a whistleblower. Lawyers of Free Legal Shield have experience helping employees with whistleblower representation for many years. We can protect the rights of employees who are acting as the whistleblower. Qui Tam and whistleblower cases can fall under the category of class action litigation.

Whistleblower

Many whistleblowers find themselves facing problems for the reporting of the suspected activities of their employer. Qui Tam and Whistleblower lawyers assist employees with whistleblower cases and the potential for retaliation or actions taken by the employer.

Qui Tam

Closely related to whistleblower actions, qui tam is a provision of the federal False Claims Act. Under this act, a qui tam action may be filed by a private citizen (usually the whistleblower) charging fraud against a government contractor or a business receiving government funds. The result of this lawsuit is that the citizen may share in the funds that are recovered by the government. Some Qui Tam cses can result in substantial compensation to the whistleblower. Protecting the public against fraud is the purchase of Qui Tam. It is a citizens responsibilty to protect all by reporting illegal theft of Government funds.

Qui Tam in the Health Care Industry

One area in which Qui Tam claims are growing is the health care industry. When an employee has knowledge of fraud involving Medicare, pharmaceutical misconduct or other activity involving government reimbursement or payment for health care, they should speak to a lawyer at our firm for assistance in determining if they may have uncovered a valid claim for wrongdoing and filing a qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act. If you report a government fraud or Qui Tam case you may be entitled to substantial compensation.

For more information about whistleblower and qui tam cases contact Free Legal Shield.

Workers Compensation Helpline Lawyers , On the Job Injuries

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Workers Compensation Helpline Georgia, Atlanta, Savanah, Florida, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa,New York, New Jersey,Colorado, Michigan, Wisconsin, for on the job Injuries

Workers Compensation Helpline New York,Georgia,Florida,Tennessee,North and South Carolina is a Resource for Individuals with On the Job Injuries
(On-the-Job Injury or Illness)
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Workers Compensation in New York. If in Doubt call free legal Shield Workers Compensation Helpline lawyers. The lawyers of the Workers Compensation helpline work on a contingency basis. You have no out of pocket fees to the workers Compensation lawyers

Workers Compensation Office New York Resource Guide offered by Workers Compensation Helpline New York, Georgia, Florida,

Q. Are all disabilities covered under Workers Compensation Law?
A. No. Only those disabilities that are causally related to an accidental injury "arising out of and in the course of the employment" or to occupational disease, are compensable.
Q. What if the worker fails to file a claim for workers compensation?
A. The worker may lose his/her right to benefits and medical care.
Q. Is it necessary for the worker to retain an attorney?
A. No. W.C. Law Judges may assist a worker not represented by an attorney. An attorney s assistance may be desirable if the issues are complicated. Attorney s fees are deducted from the claimant s award, as determined by a Workers Compensation Law Judge. A claimant must not pay an attorney directly.
Q. How is the weekly cash benefit for temporary total disability determined?
A. The weekly cash benefit for temporary total disability is computed by taking two-thirds of the workers average weekly wage for one year immediately preceding the accident. It may not, however, exceed the legal maximum in effect on the date of the injury.
Q. Is medical care provided in the case of an accidental injury even when no claim is made for weekly cash benefits?
A. Yes. If medical care is necessary, it will be provided even though there has been no lost time from work (or less than eight days lost time) and no cash benefits paid.
Q. When must a physician request advance authorization for medical care?
A. The law requires a physician to request prior authorization for specialist consultations, surgical procedures, physiotherapeutic procedures, X-rays or special diagnostic laboratory tests costing more than $500 until July 10, 2007. As of July 11, 2007, the special services must cost more than $1,000 before authorization must be requested. However, as of March 13, 2007, insurance carriers are authorized to require claimants to obtain X-rays, CT Scans, MRIs and other diagnostic tests from a provider or facility within the network it has contracted with for such tests. If the insurance carrier has notified the claimant of this requirement, then the claimant must obtain diagnostic tests from a network facility or provider unless it is an emergency or there is no location within a reasonable distance from the claimant.
Q. Are prescription drugs and medications covered under the law?
A. Yes. The claimant should send a receipted bill and letter from the attending physician to the insurance carrier, stating that the purchase was necessary and in accordance with the physician s direction. As of July 11, 2007, the law specifically authorizes pharmacies to direct bill the insurance carrier and requires the insurance carrier to pay for the prescription or reimburse the employee within 45 days of receipt of the claim for payment or reimbursement. It also allows the insurance carrier to contract with a pharmacy or pharmacies and require claimants to use the pharmacy or pharmacies to obtain their prescriptions. The only exceptions are when a medical emergency occurs and it is not reasonably possible to obtain immediately required prescribed medicines from such pharmacy or pharmacies or the pharmacy or pharmacies do not offer mail order service and do not have a physical location within a reasonable distance from the claimant.
Q. May a doctor proceed with care if the insurance carrier withholds authorization without reason?
A. Yes. When the authorization has been requested and withheld without reason for more than 30 days, the doctor may proceed to render the services required for the claimant s welfare. If the authorization is for a diagnostic test and the carrier has contracted with a network and requires claimants to use the network, the diagnostic test must be obtained from a provider or facility within the network.
Q. Must an injured worker submit to a medical examination when requested to do so by the employer or insurance carrier?
A. Yes. The employer or insurance carrier is entitled to have the worker examined by a qualified physician. Refusal to submit to an exam may affect the worker s claim.
Q. What happens when a claim is contested by the insurance carrier?
A. The insurance carrier contesting a claim must file a notice of controversy with the Board within eighteen days after the disability begins or within ten days of learning of the accident, whichever is greater. The carrier must give the reasons why the claim is not being paid. The issue is resolved by a W.C. Law Judge at a prehearing conference or a hearing.
Q. May an insurance carrier suspend or modify the cash benefits?
A. In a case where the carrier has made payment without waiting for a Judge s decision, it may suspend or modify the payment based on payroll or medical evidence submitted to the Board.
Q. What can a worker do if he/she is not satisfied with the Judge s decision?
A. The worker may file with the Board a written application for review within thirty days of the filing of the notice of the Judge s decision. The application must specify why the claimant disagrees with the decision.
Q. What can a worker do if he/she is not satisfied with the Board s decision after an application for review?
A. The worker may appeal to the Appellate Division, Third Department, within thirty days after the decision has been served upon the parties.
Q. What is the penalty for making a false claim?
A. A person who willfully misrepresents the circumstances surrounding his or her case in order to obtain benefits is guilty of a felony.
Q. What do I need to do if my spouse/parent/child/grandchild(ren) s has passed away while collecting workers comp benefits?
A. Notify the Board and Insurance Carrier¹ immediately and submit (when available) a copy of the Death Certificate.
Q. As a widow/widower, will his/her compensation benefits continue coming to me once they passed?
A. In most cases benefits may stop. The widow/widower must file for a Workers Compensation Death claim showing medical proof that the claimants death was related to the establised work injury. If the death claim is found compensable, payments may resume retroactive back to the date of death.
Q. What do I need to do if my spouse/parent/child/grandchild(ren) s death was becasue of his/her work injury?
A. File for a Workers Compensation Death claim by completeing and filing a C-62 with the appropriate documentation. You will also need to file the C-64 and, If you have it, file medical evidence from the last treating physician stating how the death is causally related to the original work injury/illness.
Q. What if my Child was killed at work and has no dependents; are there benefits payable for at least funeral expenses?
A. Parents who were not dependent on the deceased would be eligible for a no-dependency award if there were no spouse, children, or other dependent family members. They would also be eligible for up to the maximum allowed under Workers Compensation for funeral expenses paid.
Q. I have been approached to consider settling my claim, what do I do?
A. Under the Workers Compensation Law, any settlement, whether a stipulation agreement or a Section 32 Waiver Agreeement, is a negotiation between you and the Carrier¹. The main difference is that a Stipulation is always subject to modification, with proof and the Boards consent, whereas a Section 32 can never be changed once approved by the Board (see Workers Compensation law section 32).
Q. What is a stipulation agreement?
A. This is an agreement between the carrier¹ and claimant which is memorialized in writing on a Board-prescribed form, and placed on the record by the Judge. This agreement is usually to agree on a percentage of a schedule loss of use, level of disability, reimbursements to the employer, and/or what your weekly indemnity benefits will be.
For more information on stipulations, see Board rule 12 NYCRR 300.5.
Q. What is a Schedule Loss of Use Award?
A. This is an award that is issued by the Judge that determines the amount of loss of use you have to the injured body part (Usually limbs/digits). This percentage is determined by medical evidence such as treating doctors report and the Independent Medical Examiners report, if any. This award is paid at your total disability rate as applied. This award is set forth in a Board decision, listing amounts as if they were lost wages, whether you have actually lost time or not. However, once an award is paid, if you have not been out of work for that amount of weeks, it is then considered an advance payment and if you go out of work due to this injury later on, you will not be paid for lost wages until the number of weeks is used up. If you have already been out of work for the amount of weeks of the schedule loss, you will not receive any further payments. But if you are out of work down the road, and used up the weeks of the schedule loss, you may be elegible for further monies.
Q. If I had a Schedule Loss of Use Award can I still treat with my doctor?
A. Yes
Q. What can I include in the Section 32 agreement?
A. The Section 32 agreement is a negotiation; therefore you can include what you feel is in your best interest. There are times when medical is left in and just the monetary value is what is finalized. While many cases are based upon aproxmiately (5) years of payments, remember it is a negotiation. Both parties have to be in agreement before it can be presented to the Board.
Q. What if I settled on a Section 32 and my condition gets worse?
A. You will be responsible for anything related to this injury, no one else.
Q. What if I have extreme financial hardship or need surgery down the road due to the injury I settled with a Section 32?
A. You are solely responsible for any bills related to this injury.
Q. Can I sue someone for my injuries since I settled my case?
A. No
Q. What if I have settled my case, but then reinjure myself at work again to the same thing and it is made worse?
A. If this were to happen, you could then file a new claim. If the Judge were to determine that there would be an apportionment between the first injury and the new one, you would only get paid the apportionment amount from the new injury as the first injury case was settled.
Q. Can I file for a Death Claim if my spouse settled his/her case on a section 32 and has since passed away due to the injury/illness?
A. Yes, only if the persons death was related to the actual injury/illness. ( Please see under the Workers section on how to file a Death claim).
Q. What can I do if I disagree with an MOD issued and the Full Board Review is denied?
A. You have thirty days from the denial of the Full Board Review notice in which to file with the Appellate Division, Third Department, of the Supreme Court. This step is outside the Workers Compensation System and there could possibly be a fee for filing the appeal. The Supreme Court does have programs in which to file as a poor person. Again, you would need to contact them.

To help with medical Bills,and your on the job injuries call Workers Compensation helpline New York of free legal Shield

¹ licensed insurance company, third party administrator or self insured employer.

There are three types of offices for Workers Compensation Claims:

There are three types of workers compensation claim offices. They are:

1. The insurance company claims office

2. The third party administrators claims office

3. The in-house claims office of the self insured employer

Workers Compensation offices New York

State of New York—http://www.ny.gov/
New York State Workers’ Compensation Board—http://www.wcb.state.ny.us/
20 Park Street
Albany, New York 12207
(877) 632-4996, Fax: (518) 473-1415, Fraud: (888) 363-6001
E-mail: general_information@wcb.state.ny.us
Click here to download free fillable PDF (Portable Document Format) versions of New York workers’ compensation forms courtesy Interface Technologies—http://www.interfacetec.com/

New York State Insurance Fund—http://ww3.nysif.com/
199 Church Street
New York, New York 10007
(888) 875-5790, (212) 312-9000, Fax: (212) 385-2073

Georgia Workers Compensation Offices

Hearing

Atlanta
270 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303-1299

Albany
414 N. Westover Blvd.
Suite C
Albany, Georgia 31707
or
P. O. Box 71985
Albany, GA 31708

Columbus
Heritage Tower, Suite 200
18 9th Street
Columbus, GA 31901

Covington
6253 Highway 278
Covington, Georgia 30014

Dalton
Suite 315
708 South Glenwood Avenue
Dalton, Georgia 30721-4406Macon

Suite A
110 Holiday Drive, N
Macon, GA 31210-1802

Savannah
Suite 601
Seven East Congress Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401

Florida office

Bureau of Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office (EAO)

Mailing Address: 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-4225
Toll Free: (800) 342-1741 Central Office: (850) 413-1610
Fax: (850) 413-1970 & (850) 413-1979

Mesothelioma lawyers

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Lung showing interstitial fibrosis Mesothelioma is a form of Lung Cancer. A Workers compensation Mesothelioma lawyer should be contacted to protect you and your families rights

Mesothelioma is a of cancer of the tissues that line the lungs, heart and stomach. These tissues are called mesothelial cells and they become infected by inhaling particles of dust from asbestos fibers. Once these cells become infected they dry up the fluids surrounding these major organs of the body and tumors begin to develop. The most prevalent form is pleural mesothelioma .75% of all malignant cases are from pleural mesothelioma. The other two of mesothelioma are peritoneal, and pericardial . Contact a knowledgeable mesothelioma lawyer to protect your rights.

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung or abdomen caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Most individuals who develop mesothelioma worked around asbestos and typically develop symptoms of asbestos disease 20 years to 50 years after exposure. In the United States, mesothelioma is blamed for 131,200 cancer deaths between 1985 and 2009 and 10 million worldwide. About 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States.

Dealing with mesothelioma is a very difficult process for the victim and the family. It requires physical and emotional strength. The victim will need a strong family and social network, and expert medical and professional advice and assistance.and a supportive and experienced mesothelioma lawyer.

More about mesothelioma

It takes a long time before mesothelioma symptoms may appear and cause suffering to the victim. It can take fifteen to twenty years for this deadly cancer to begin to show signs of damage. This presents a very difficult challenge for doctors in diagnosing the disease as well as mesothelioma lawyers proving the cause.

How will mesothelioma be treated ?

Once mesothelioma has been diagnosed a treatment procedure can be recommended and begun. The correct treatment will depend on a number of factors. They include the location of the tumor, the stage of the disease and how far the cancer has spread in the patient. The treatment for mesothelioma will depend on the age , and stage the disease is in. Because of the long and arduous treatment, attorneys and lawyers have filed class action lawsuits on behalf of victims against companies and environments that have caused this deadly disease.

There are specialized treatment centers for mesothelioma

There are mesothelioma hospitals and medical specialists located all over the country. These are facilities and dedicated to treating mesothelioma cancers

Free Legal Shield and its team of mesothelioma lawyers are ready to help. If you worked in a high risk industry and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or have lost someone to asbestos related illness, it is your right to seek compensation from those responsible for your situation. The mesothelioma lawyers of Free legal Shield are your shields of Justice. There is no upfront cost to you. A mesothelioma lawyer works on a contingency basis.

Mesothelioma Lung cancer lawyers ready to help you in:

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Workers compensation lawyers Of Atlanta Georgia

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Atlanta Workers Compensation Lawyers help people injured on the job. The Attorneys are experienced with all job site injuries, Denial of benefits,medical expenses, rehabilitation,and work place wrongful death. You are in Good hands with a Free legal Shield workers compensation lawyer attorney. Some common work place injuries our workers comp attorneys commonly see are:

Back Injuries

Back injuries on the job are one of the most common work-related injuries and can also be one of the most serious. Often a single event, such as lifting a heavy box, will result in a work related back injury. Work that requires repetitive motions like bending or lifting may also cause back injuries. Sometimes, workers may aggravate a pre-existing back condition while they are performing their normal work activities or because of an accident. An experienced workers compensation lawyer can help

Most back injuries are successfully treated with conservative methods like medication or physical therapy. Surgery is sometimes required when these types of treatments are not successful. These work injuries can cause permanent disability and an inability to continue working. A workers compensation lawyer can assist with a lump sum settlement.

Some workers compensation insurance carriers may deny a claim for a back injury because of a pre-existing condition. If your claim is being denied for this reason, contact one of our experienced job site injury attorneys; you may be eligible for workers compensation benefits if your pre-existing condition was aggravated by your job duties.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD) is a serious work related injury

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and cause permanent disability. A workers compensation lawyer should be retained.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), is a chronic neurological syndrome which involves severe burning pain, tissue swelling or extreme sensitivity to touch. RSD develops in response to an event the body regards as traumatic, such as an accident or medical procedure. RSD may follow up to 5% of all injuries. Because RSD can result from many types of injuries—including sprains, falls, or minor injuries—RSD can also result from work-related accidents. RSD and CRPS can result in permanent disability, reduced hours or an inability to perform the same job. You must contact a workers compensation lawyer to protect your rights.

Treatment for RSD like fibromyalgia may include medication, physical therapy, psychological support, sympathetic nerve blocks and spinal cord stimulators or morphine pumps. If this injury is work related a workers compensation attorney is required due to many misunderstandings about RSD. Very often workers compensation insurance carriers will deny an injured workers claims for RSD. This is a severe complication following a work injury and an experienced job site attorney is required.

Tendonitis is a common workers compensation claim

Tendonitis is usually seen after excessive repetitive movement with which the tendon gradually becomes tighter until the fibers that make up tendons start to tear. This is common injury for truck drivers, cab driver and any repetitive motion job.Tendonitis is a common workplace injury; especially for workers whose job duties involve repeated movements. Workers whose tasks include constant lifting, pushing, pulling, or squatting may overuse their muscles, which may lead to the development of tendonitis. Long periods of sitting followed by movements without time to stretch and warm the muscles can cause tendonitis. The most common tendon areas that become inflamed are the elbow, wrist, thumb, biceps, shoulder leg, neck, knee, ankle, hip, and Achilles tendon.

Stress Fractures are a common on the job injury

A stress fracture is an injury that results from overuse. When muscles become fatigued and are unable to absorb added shock , the fatigued muscle transfers the overload of stress to the bone causing a tiny crack called a stress fracture. The most important treatment for a stress fracture is rest. Injured workers who have stress fractures should rest from the activity that caused the stress fracture, and only perform tasks that are pain-free during the six to eight weeks it takes for most stress fractures to heal. A workers compensation lawyer should be called to protect your rights regarding returning to work and light duty.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the most common workers compensation injury claims

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition in which nerves in the wrist are compressed. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include a burning or tingling sensation in the fingers, numbness, difficulty gripping or making a fist, dropping objects, and general weakness in the hands or wrists. If carpal tunnel syndrome is untreated, increased pain and weakness can disable hand function. Eventually grasping or holding objects becomes severely painful and and almost impossible due to weakness. Surgery can become necessary with a long recuperation period. Your workers compensation lawyers will help with,light duty,or change of job until there is a full recovery. There can be some limitations in work related tasks.

In the United States, carpal tunnel syndrome is the biggest single contributing factor to lost time at work and workers compensation claims.

Catastrophic disasters such as falls ,airplane crashes, train wrecks and 18 wheel truck accidents can cause Traumatic Brain Injury.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can significantly affect many cognitive, physical, and psychological skills. Most traumatic brain injuries result in widespread damage to the brain because the brain acts like a ping-pong ball inside the skull during the impact of a catastrophic accident. An attorney experienced in catastrophic work related injuries should be hired to assist with this type of workers compensation claim.

It is sometimes difficult to understand the immediate impact of a traumatic brain injury, since the effects of this injury are very different in every person. However, a traumatic brain injury will often require life-long medical and psychological care or even wrongful death. Workers compensation law does allow for lump sum settlements for permanent disabilty as well as well as compensation for loss of a spouse.

Toxic Mold syndrome is a class action . Workers compensation lawyers who deal with lawsuits affecting large groups of individuals at a workplace are usually called in.

Toxic mold has many lung related health risks from exposure. There are several different varieties of mold that can cause breathing related health problems chronic bronchitis , heart problems, cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple chemical sensitivity, and bleeding lungs.

Work related shoulder Injuries and knee injuries

The shoulder is a common area where work related injuries occur. Some of the more common injuries to the shoulder include muscle strains, rotator cuff tears, bursitis,tendonitis, and separated and dislocated shoulders. The injuries can range from minor to very serious.

Shoulder injuries are often the result of workplace accidents. These on the job injuries can result from one particular incident or develop over time as a result of repetitive use of the arm. An experience Workers compensation lawyer will be able to argue your case for a shoulder injury being work related

Knees are also common sites for workplace injuries. While there are four bones that come together at the knee, only the thigh bone and the shin bone form the joint itself. The strut bone on the outside of the leg provides a certain amount of stability, and the kneecap helps with joint function. These bones and joints result in your ability to bear weight or do weight bearing job tasks .

Each part of the anatomy needs to function properly for the knee to work. Acute injury and trauma as well as chronic overuse can both cause inflammation and its accompanying symptoms of pain, swelling, redness and warmth. These are very common work related injuries.

Joint Replacement resulting form shoulder, knee and hip work related injuries .

Injuries to joints, especially knees, shoulders and hips, occur on the job everyday. Joint injuries may be the result of repetitive motion activities or an aggravation of a pre-existing condition. When your pain cannot be managed through medication and physical therapy, you may be a candidates for joint replacement. Your workers compensation lawyer will show how your job related tasks caused the pain and the joint replacement.

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Workers with joint injuries who are thinking about a joint replacement should consider the impact their pain has on their ability to work or enjoy hobbies, whether or not the pain is persistent, and the failure of non-surgical treatments. Your workers compensation lawyer will be thinking about the appropriate compensation for you for your pain and suffering.

Workers compensation insurance carriers will often deny joint replacement surgeries for injured workers because they are costly and sometimes require numerous surgeries. Consider contacting a workers compensation attorney if your employer s workers compensation insurance carrier will not authorize your surgery. If you have been offered a settlement do not accept until you have consulted with a knowledgeable workers compensation lawyer. You may need a joint replacement in the future and should never accept a settlement payment too quickly.

The Greater Atlanta area workers compensation lawyers of Free Legal Shield will work 100% to protect your rights under the Georgia Workers Compensation Laws. Attorneys are ready to help you

We have workers compensation attorneys in the following Georgia counties and cities: Fulton County, DeKalb County, Atlanta , Sandy Springs , East Point , Redan, GA, Riverdale, GA, Snellville, GA, Conyers, GA, Covington , McDonough , Hampton ,GA, Lawrenceville, GA, Johns Creek ,GA, Roswell, GA, Woodstock, GA, Marietta ,GA, Smyrna, GA, Mableton. GA, Douglasville ,GA, Buford ,GA, Canton, GA.

Chronic Pain

Many work-related injuries result in chronic pain. Chronic pain is generally defined as painful symptoms from the work related injury that remain with the worker for at least two (2) months after the work related injury. For workers with permanent chronic pain (pain that will probably never go away), the worker may be entitled to a settlement under the Georgia Workers Compensation Law For more serious cases of chronic pain, the worker may also be eligible for future medical care. You must be represented by a workers compensation lawyer to fight your employers insurance company and protect your rights.

Lawyers for Workers Compensation Claims

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Lawyers for Workers Compensation claims ,Workers compensation claim resource guide lawyers for workers compensation claims help the injured workers of Florida and Georgia

The United States workforce includes more than 105 million people. Every year, more than 6 million of these workers get injured and 6,023 more lose their lives on the job, according to the National Safety Council. The estimated cost is in the billions of dollars. Lawyers for workers compensation claims help injured workers

More than 245,000 injuries and illnesses were reported by Florida employers in 2002, according to a joint federal and state survey. Industries involving wholesale, retail trade and services experienced the greatest number of incidents, with 32 percent of the total reported cases. Construction and manufacturing industries together ranked second with 10 percent each of the total cases. Lawyers fro workers compensation claims help the injured worker.

Learn some facts about workers compensation and hire one of our lawyers for workers compensation claims today.

1. Can my employer fire me if I am out and receiving workers’ compensation benefits?

Yes. You should not be fired in retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, the workers’ compensation law does not require your employer to hold your position for you until you can return to work.

2. Must I be released to full duty before I can return to work?

No. Your doctor may release you for modified or light duty work before you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI).

3. Is my employer required to have workers’ compensation insurance?

Employers with four or more employees, part-time or full-time, are required to have workers’ compensation coverage. An employer in the construction industry with one or more employees is required to have insurance.

4. Where does my workers’ compensation benefit check come from?

It comes from your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company (the carrier) or from your employer if the company does not have insurance.

5. Are workers’ compensation benefits taxable?

No.

6. When will I get my first check?

The earliest date you can expect your first check is within three weeks of your injury. This can only happen if you reported your injury to your employer immediately. The carrier is required to send a check within fourteen days after learning you will be disabled for more than a week.

7. Do I have to pay any of the medical costs?

Your employer or its workers’ compensation insurance company must pay for all approved and medically necessary care. If you are injured on or after January 1, 1994, you are required to pay a $10.00 co-payment per visit for medical treatment after you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI).

8. How are the doctors and other health care providers paid?

All authorized health care providers must bill your workers’ compensation insurance company directly. If you receive a bill, mail it to the insurance company or to your lawyer. Do not pay it yourself.

9. Can I choose my own doctor?

No. Your employer or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier can choose the doctor to treat you. If you are unhappy with the doctor chosen by the carrier or want to request a second opinion, we must ask the carrier to provide you with another. As a general rule, you cannot go to a doctor the insurance company has not approved. If you go to your own doctor, you will probably end up responsible for payment of the bills.

10. When is an impairment rating assigned?

When you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI), your treating doctor must give you an impairment rating if you have a permanent loss of function of a part of your body. When that date is approaching, it is important that you let our office know.

11. Am I entitled to a lump-sum settlement of my case?

A lump-sum settlement is allowed but is not mandatory. Any negotiations are strictly voluntary between the injured worker and the insurance company. A judge cannot force the insurance company to settle your case.

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Attorney Referral has Florida Lawyers for workers compensation claims ready to help you if you have been injured in the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian, River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa, Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington
Lawyers for workers compensation claims ready to help you in the following Georgia counties and cities: Fulton County, DeKalb County, Atlanta GA, Sandy Springs GA, East Point GA, Redan , Riverdale , Snellville GA, Conyers GA, Covington , McDonough , Hampton , Lawrenceville GA, Johns Creek GA, Roswell GA, Woodstock GA, Marietta , Smyrna GA, Mableton GA, Douglasville GA, Buford GA, Canton, GA Valdosta,Gainesville,Marietta,Jonesboro,Augusta, Savanah, Smyrna,Fayeteville, Tifton, Warner Robbins, Conyers

Lawyers for Benzine Exposure and Mesothelioma

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Benzene Exposure has been Blamed for Causing Leukemia and Anemia

If you have inhaled benzene as a result of your employment for a long period of time call 1 800 733 5342 for a workers compensation lawyer experienced in Benzene exposure today .

Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer of the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen that is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Many mesothelioma victims are given 8 to 12 months to live.

In addition to mesothelioma, workplace exposure to asbestos can also increase the risk of lung cancer, asbestosis, and other diseases of the larynx, lungs, kidneys, and other internal organs.

Benzene is now known to be the cause of various kinds of acute and chronic leukemia as well as non-Hodgkins lymphoma and aplastic anemia. These illnesses may affect you shortly after exposure to benzene or take years to develop.

Petroleum and tire workers, painters, and mechanics are among the groups of workers who are exposed to benzene both through inhaled fumes and contact with the skin on a daily basis

The toxic chemical benzene is a solvent found in a variety of other chemicals, including most glues, adhesives, paints and stains, plastics, and pesticides. It is also used in gasoline and cigarettes. Benzene is one of the most common chemicals in the world and is a leading cause of deadly cancers, including Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and anemia.

Benzene Exposure Risks

Benzene is used in so many chemicals and products, millions of Americans have been exposed to it in levels that are potentially harmful. The following products are among the most common sources of benzene:

  • Paint and stain fumes
  • Manufacturing of plastics, detergents, glues and dyes
  • Pesticides
  • Hazardous waste areas
  • Cigarettes
  • Gas Refineries
  • oil rig workers
  • Burning coal and oil
  • Automotive exhaust

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia is a rare, but deadly form of cancer that affects the myeloid line of white blood cells. It causes rapid growth of abnormal cells, which then build up in the bone marrow and interfere with the production of normal blood cells. AML is the most common type of acute leukemia among American adults and becomes more common as people age. About 13,000 people are diagnosed with AML each year in the United States, including about 4,200 in children under age 19. AML currently accounts for about 1.2% of all cancer deaths in the United States, but that number is expected to rise as the nation’s population grows older.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is another disease commonly associated with benzene exposure. CLL affects a type of white blood cell called “B Cells” which are infection fighters inside the bone marrow. CLL damages the B Cells so they can no longer fight infection. When this happens, infections can quickly spread throughout the body.

Benzene Exposure Symptoms

Benzene exposure can result in the following symptoms:

  • Abdominal pain or “fullness”
  • Abnormal bleeding
  • Bone or joint pain
  • Enlarged spleen, lymph nodes, and liver
  • Excessive bruising
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Infection
  • Malaise (vague feeling of bodily discomfort)
  • Reduced tolerance for exercise
  • Weight loss

These symptoms are also often associated with the flu or other common diseases. To determine if benzene exposure is the cause of these symptoms a blood test can be used. Doctors then analyze the blood to check for a specific blood abnormality related to benzene exposure.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and believe you have been exposed to benzene, you should consult with your doctor and inform him/her of your possible benzene exposure. Your doctor may then make arrangements for a diagnostic test. Once you know you have Benzene related exposure comolications contact a workers compensation lawyer experienced in Benzene exposure.

Attorney referral Service has Mesothelioma Workers Compensation Attorneys ready to help you if you have been injured in the following Florida cities: Boca Raton, Bradenton, Cape Coral, Clearwater, Coral Gables, Daytona, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Fort Walton Beach, Gainesville, Hialeah, Hollywood, Homestead, Jacksonville, Key West, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Largo, Melbourne, Miami Miami Beach, Naples, New Smyrna Beach, Ocala, Orlando, Panama City, Pensacola, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Port Saint Lucie, Palm Beach, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Titusville, Venice, Vero Beach, West Palm Beach, West Pensacola, Winter Garden, Winter Haven, and Winter Park.
Attorney Referral — Florida Mesothelioma Workers Compensation Lawyers are ready to help you if you have been injured in the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian, River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa, Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington
We also have Mesotherlioma Workers Compensation lawyers in the following Georgia counties and cities: Fulton County, DeKalb County, Atlanta GA, Sandy Springs GA, East Point GA, Redan GA, Riverdale GA, Snellville GA, Conyers GA, Covington GA, McDonough GA, Hampton GA, Lawrenceville GA, Johns Creek GA, Roswell GA, Woodstock GA, Marietta GA, Smyrna GA, Mableton GA, Douglasville GA, Buford GA, Canton, GA.Columbus, Albany

Lawyers for Dog Bites

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Call attorney Referral Service for an experienced Dog Bite lawyer,attorney,law firm

Dog bites can cause a number of serious injuries, including deep muscle or tissue injuries, scarring, debilitating nerve damage, infection, torn ligaments, traumatic stress and injuries that require reconstructive surgery. In some cases, a dog bite may transmit a virus that causes flesh-eating disease. In the very worst cases, serious dog bites can be fatal. An experience Dog Bite,animal attack lawyer must be contacted immediately.

Almost 5 million people nationwide will get a dog bite each year in the United States, and almost 1 million require medical attention. A dog bite lawyer can advise you if you have a claim against the owner. Unfortunately, most dog bite injuries are to minors. According to the American Humane Association, more children suffer dog bite injuries than measles, mumps and whooping cough combined. Victims are entitled to compensation when another person s negligence is responsible for the dog bite. Individuals who provoke a dog are generally not eligible for compensation under the law; however, children of a certain age may be determined to be incapable of provocation.

While some homeowners insurance pays for injuries from dog bites or attacks, many do not. The Insurance Information Institute reports that dog bite claims have quadrupled in five years. Some alarming statistics include:

  • Approximately 30% of dog bites are caused by unrestrained dogs off the owner s property.
  • 22% of reported incidents involve a restrained dog on the owner s property.
  • 48% of incidents occur on the owner s property with an unrestrained animal.
  • Over half of those dog bites are children.

A dog owner s liability for injuries from a dog bite is spelled out in a Florida law, which states: "The owner of any dog that causes a dog bite to any person in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by persons bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owners knowledge of such viciousness." However, if the person who was bitten did something that caused the dog bite, the liability of the owner may be reduced.

If you or a family member has suffered injury from a dog bite, call the attorney referral service and speak to an experience dod bite lawyer to find out if you may have a legal claim against the dog owner for the dog bite.

Free legal Shield Attorney referral Service has Florida lawyers for Dog Bite cases ready to help you if you have been injured in the following Florida cities: Boca Raton, Bradenton, Cape Coral, Clearwater, Coral Gables, Daytona, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Fort Walton Beach, Gainesville, Hialeah, Hollywood, Homestead, Jacksonville, Key West, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Largo, Melbourne, Miami Miami Beach, Naples, New Smyrna Beach, Ocala, Orlando, Panama City, Pensacola, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Port Saint Lucie, Palm Beach, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Titusville, Venice, Vero Beach, West Palm Beach, West Pensacola, Winter Garden, Winter Haven, and Winter Park.
Free legal Shied has Florida Lawyers for Dog bite cases ready to help you if you have been injured in the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian, River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa, Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington
We also have Lawyers for Dog Bites in the following Georgia counties and cities: Fulton County, DeKalb County, Atlanta GA, Sandy Springs GA, East Point GA, Redan GA, Riverdale GA, Snellville GA, Conyers GA, Covington GA, McDonough GA, Hampton GA, Lawrenceville GA, Johns Creek GA, Roswell GA, Woodstock GA, Marietta GA, Smyrna GA, Mableton GA, Douglasville GA, Buford GA, Canton, GA.