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Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Infections And Illinois Work Comp Claims
By Mike Helfand
One of the basic principles of Illinois workers' compensation law is that your work comp benefits cover the injury and anything that stems from it. So if you hurt your…
NY Disability Law Blog
Five Steps a Union Delegate Should Take After a Nurse or Hospital Worker Is Injured
When a nurse or hospital worker gets hurt on the job, some union delegates try to file paperwork immediately and move on to the next case. That instinct makes sense,…
NY Disability Law Blog
Patient-Handling Injuries: What Nurses Should Do After Hurting Their Back, Neck or Shoulder
As a nurse, you know lifting patients or heavy equipment is a crucial part of the job. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the easiest ways to hurt your back, neck,…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Illinois Work Comp Case Denied “For Lack Of Information”
By Mike Helfand
There are a variety of reasons an insurance company might deny an Illinois workers' compensation case. Some are legit and some are nonsense. They include: You told the doctor you…
9/11 Victim Blog
Can You Collect Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, and a VCF Award at the Same Time?
By Turley Hansen & Rosasco, LLP
Yes, you can collect Social Security Disability, workers' compensation, and a VCF award at the same time. The VCF rules recognize that many people receive disability determinations from the Social…
NY Disability Law Blog
Workers’ Compensation or Personal Injury Claim? Why an Injured Union Member May Have Both
If you’re a union member in New York who’s been hurt on the job, you’re probably familiar with the state’s workers’ comp claim process. But did you know you might…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Why Every NFL Player Should File For Work Comp When They Retire
By Mike Helfand
Another NFL season is upon us. Hopefully the Bears can build off last season's success and actually make the Super Bowl for the first time in two decades. The reality…
California Public Safety Labor Blog
California Supreme Court Halts the Appeals Board’s Practice of Extending Its Own Reconsideration Deadline
By Mastagni Law
A significant win for California public safety employees and the unions that represent themBy Mastagni Holstedt, APC Partner David E. Mastagni and Senior Associate Jonathan D. CharThe California Supreme Court…
Texas Personal Injury Law Blog
How to File a Work Injury Lawsuit the Right Way
By Paul Cannon
Key Takeaways: What Every Houston Worker Should Know Before Filing a Work Injury Lawsuit Texas is the only state that does not require most private employers to carry workers’ compensation…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
Not Inconsequential Legal Malpractice
Puccio v Hoffman, Wachtell & Rao, LLP 2026 NY Slip Op 05122 August 26, 2026Appellate Division, Second Department is a legal malpractice case based upon a worker’s compensation claim which…