Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
A report from the US Senate Subcommittee on Investigations minority staff released this month alleges that SSA erroneously awarded disability benefits in more than 25% of the claims it processes. The investigation looked at 300 cases over three counties in the US...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
SSA has suspended mailing out their Social Security earnings and benefits statements effective October 1 due to their very tight budget. The Social Security statements showed a person’s earnings covered by Social Security and estimates of the person’s potential...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
NHL Players are Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits Just like Other Employees – Injuries do happen in an NHL game, with head injuries the most common among hockey players. Recently, Daniel Sedin, a left-wing Canucks player, was assisted off the ice after...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
On Wednesday, a 28-year old man from Commerce City died performing his work duties at Roggen Elevator, as reported by the Weld County Coroner’s Office on Thursday. The victim of the workplace accident was known as Andres Ramirez, told by Chris Robillard, the coroner’s...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
When people are injured on the job, the standard operating procedure is to: 1- Have the injured worker report the accident to their employer 2- The employer must then fill out an accident report 3- The employer then sends the injured worker for medical treatment. When...