What Federal Employees Need to Know About the OWCP
The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) is the federal agency responsible for handling work-related injury and illness claims for …
Read MoreCan I Be Sued for Being a Good Samaritan?
No good deed goes unpunished. With this old saying in mind, you may wonder whether it’s in your best interest …
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself Before, During, and After an IME
An independent medical examination (IME) is a pivotal step in the workers’ compensation process—and it’s one you need to prepare …
Read MoreCan Legal Immigrants Claim Social Security Benefits?
You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. But to qualify, an …
Read MoreWhat Are the 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America?
Any job can be dangerous, but some present more and greater hazards than others. Injured workers may suffer a wide …
Read MoreHow to Prove Emotional Distress in Virginia and North Carolina
It’s hard to notice depression, anxiety, or any emotional distress in a person, especially if you didn’t know them before …
Read MoreHow to Get Workers’ Comp Benefits For a Repetitive Strain Injury
There was the clanking crash of tools and equipment as the roofer tumbled down the ladder, landing on his back …
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Social Security Reopens Field Offices
After a 20-month shutdown because of the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has proposed opening its more than 1,200 …
Read More10 Steps You Should Take After a Car Accident
“He called his mom!” A friend of mine laughed in exasperation as he told me about his 18-year-old son’s car …
Read MoreDon’t Talk to Strangers (Insurance Adjusters) After an Accident
Mama always said not to talk to strangers. It was good advice then, and it’s good advice now, especially if …
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