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Worker’s compensation is designed to help those who are injured at work and lose their income as a result. It could be an employee who fell at work and needs several months of physical therapy to recover. If the employer cannot pay for the victim to spend months out of work, worker’s compensation is an insurance policy paid for by

The law firms of Sadaka Associates and Marc J. Bern & Partners filed the first of numerous lawsuits in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas alleging Merck’s shingles vaccine Zostavax caused serious nerve injury, including blindness. According to the complaint, the plaintiff Jorja Bentley alleges that the patient information sheet, label and prescribing information that accompanied the vaccine did not provide

Social media is everywhere. From sharing photos on Instagram to stories on Snapchat, you can update your status to brag about a promotion or complain about heavy traffic on Facebook. Almost three-quarters of all adults with a computer and internet access use at least one social media platform regularly. Many use social media to promote their business, to share their

When consumers purchase products, it’s assumed they will be made as safe as possible. However, that is not always the case. More and more, products from virtually every category are found to be defective, leading to injuries and sometimes death. When this happens, those affected by the manufacturer’s negligence turn to attorneys skilled in handling incidents involving defective products. As

When it comes to class-action lawsuits, many people think there is little chance they will see any compensation by being a participant. However, when you happen to receive a letter or postcard in the mail asking if you want to participate in a class-action suit, don’t be so quick to toss it in the trashcan. Instead, there are several tips

The worker’s compensation program was established by Congress as the legal guideline and benefit application for injured workers across the nation, but the federal government stopped short of making it a federal oversight operation. Each state was delegated the responsibility to design the workers comp program according to the needs of the state, which has contributed significantly to the confusion

When it comes to employers and employees, it’s natural that from time to time a disagreement may arise. Whether it’s a work schedule, overtime pay, or an issue such as sexual harassment or racial discrimination, when these employment disputes occur, many factors must be considered. In many cases, an employee may be terminated or pressured to drop any complaints they

Concerns continue to increase about the risk of cancer to millions of athletes and children from the 12,000 artificial turf surfaces in use across the country. The crumb rubber pellets from recycled tires used on some artificial surfaces are particularly worrisome. The pellets are distributed between artificial blades of grass that are woven into the surface of the material that

Recent news stories about dramatic increases in the price of EpiPens, used to counteract severe allergic reactions, have caused alarm among consumers who depend on this drug to keep themselves and their children alive. Other drugs are also seeing excessive price increases, a disturbing development for those who regularly use these medications to maintain their health. Insulin, a drug that

In the state of New Jersey alone there tens of thousands of individuals who are Uber drivers. There is now a push among Uber drivers around the country to receive the same benefits as payroll employees. This includes workers’ compensation. Uber Workers Compensation Worker’s compensation is an insurance program that is mandated by every state. It provides compensations to workers