Worker’s Compensation and Insurance Bad Faith

If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, it may be due to insurance bad faith. Learn about the challenges of the filing process and how bad faith can impact your claim.

Did you know a significant number of workers’ compensation claims are denied in the first go? Many may get approved in the appeal stage. Having an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer by your side can greatly improve your chances of an approved claim. What are some of the common reasons for claim denials? Your injury/condition falls… Read More

Work-related accidents can result in serious injuries, and if you’re injured while on the job, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. Discover the benefits you might be eligible for, including reimbursement for medical expenses, lost salary, permanent benefits, and vocational rehabilitation.

Workers’ compensation is a federal program that aims to protect the rights of both the employee who got injured at work and the employer from various damages and personal injury lawsuits. Its purpose is to help the injured against the piling medical bills and compensate for the loss of wages due to absence from work…. Read More

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workplace violence is now the third leading cause of fatal work injuries in the United States.

If you are injured while working as a nanny, babysitter, or other domestic worker, find out if you are eligible for Workers’ Compensation (WC). Learn about the exceptions to WC coverage, how to determine your employment status, and who is responsible for providing WC insurance.

When applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, your work history plays a crucial role in determining your eligibility. Learn how your medical condition is assessed against the “Blue Book” of impairments and how your functional capacity is evaluated.

If the applicant cannot perform any PRW, or the individual has no relevant work, the adjudicator goes to step five. In considering PRW, the SSA examines an applicant’s work experience.

The Code of Federal Regulations of the Social Security Act contains provisions that detail a five-step sequential evaluation process for determining disability. These five steps flow from the definition of disability found in the Social Security Act.

Get help with your disability case, including Social Security Disability and workers’ compensation, from the Kenton Koszdin Law Office. Learn about your rights as an injured worker and how our experienced attorneys can navigate the complex process for you.