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Terry Stanfield on May 12th, 2012
Worker's Compensation was established to protect both employers and employees. Employers can budget costs by using insurance plans to cover payments to injured workers rather than risking litigation. Employees have access to an income when unable to work due to a job related illness or injury.
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Richard Craig on May 11th, 2012
A recent article on ThisIsMoney stuck the boot into no win no fee lawyers, yet again. This article seeks to redress the balance.
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Lawrence White on May 8th, 2012
When you should consider obtaining the services of a personal injury solicitor.
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Terry Stanfield on May 7th, 2012
Join the club! Until the early part of the 20th century, workers in the United States had few options if they were injured on their jobs. Somebody who has hurt while working or became ill because of working conditions could sue the employer, but most often the employers would win lawsuits. This reality led to the establishment of protection called worker's compensation.
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Lawrence White on May 3rd, 2012
Although there has been a steady decline in the rate of car crashes in Scotland, the number of people dying due to car accidents is 32% higher here than in England and Wales.
By:
Terry Stanfield on Apr 30th, 2012
Worker's Compensation plans were initiated in an effort to protect both employers and employees. They are beneficial to employers because the plans protect them from lawsuit. This enables them to accurately budget expenses for claims. Employees benefit because they can continue to receive cash payments while injured, along with some or all of related medical costs.
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Richard Craig on Apr 27th, 2012
Listed her are five things which you may be surprised to learn can still attract an award of compensation.
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Terry Stanfield on Apr 20th, 2012
Getting hurt during the job can be painful in one way or another. Not only is a person physically injured, but he or she can lose income due to the the injury. What's more, there can be medical bills to deal with. Fortunately, most employees today are covered by a program which is called Worker's Compensation.
By:
Richard Craig on Apr 20th, 2012
A former champion athlete left brain damaged by a horrific car accident twelve years ago has been awarded the nation's biggest payout to date.
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Terry Stanfield on Apr 14th, 2012
If unable to work due to an accident or job related illness, workers receive a set percentage of their normal salary while they are disabled. Sometimes, payments can continue indefinitely as long as the employee is unable to work. In other states, there is a time limit, and once this point is reached, a lump sum payment is issued and monthly disbursements are discontinued.
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