Dear Mr. Frankel: Thank you for your email. I would like to extend my great appreciation toward both you and your law firm in the assistance you have provided in the last years in both winning my case and also providing excellent counsel and advise in all different aspect including my health care and benefits.It’s been a long road; all …
The Complexities of Expatriate Compensation
Telecommunication has made it much easier to perform a variety of different jobs from literally anywhere on the planet. But some jobs (like teaching, specialized trades, and certain supervisory positions) still require being there. But when “being there” means sending workers to another country, the situation can get tricky, especially for whomever is doing the sending. Here are just a …
Talented Attorneys are a Great Resource After Workplace Injuries
Established nearly a century ago, in 1927, the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation act, or LHWCA, was designed to help maritime workers who suffer an injury or illness that causes them to miss work. It provides compensation for things like lost wages, medical benefits, and even rehab services to workers who encountered some problem that made it difficult, if not …
The Importance of the LS-200
Although all injured workers are interested in how much their compensation benefits will be, the Carriers are also interested in how much money an injured worker is earning while recovering from an injury. Under Section 908, the Employer/Carrier can ask for a report of any earnings the injured worker may have received after the accident. This requirement is further outlined …
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