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Salem, OR (workerscompensation.com). Under the firefighter’s presumption, firefighters in Oregon need not bear the burden of demonstrating that certain diseases were caused by their occupation, if certain criteria are met.  When the presumption applies  The […]

Little Rock, AR (WorkersCompensation.com) – As children head back to school, the adults who drive them and protect them from drivers once again face hazards on the road. Over the past two weeks, several bus […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) — In the ever-evolving, intricate environment of workers’ compensation claims, having a proficient and compassionate claims team is not only advantageous but indispensable. Drawing inspiration from the Positive Leadership Model’s insights, this […]

Baton Rouge, LA (WorkersCompensation.com) — Louisiana law provides for the assessment of a penalty, and attorney’s fees, against an employer (or insurer), when the employer (or insurer) falls short on certain obligations under the state’s […]

Wilmington, DE (WorkersCompensation.com) — Those who read regularly our sister site, Simply Research, know that the State of Delaware has a rule about physician selection. What is that rule? In Delaware, an employee has the […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) — Fostering a cohesive approach that prioritizes understanding and collaboration is key in the intricate landscape of workers’ compensation. Section 5: Looking, Listening, and Team Unity, focuses on the subtle but essential […]

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Some studies have suggested that variable work shifts, especially night shifts, are associated with an increased risk of heart issues, regardless of a genetic predisposition. Multiple studies have also shown an […]

Sweethome, OR (WorkersCompensation.com) – It’s not often one hears of a sheep herder applying for workers’ compensation benefits. And one rarely hears of an employee collecting benefits because his appendicitis occurred on the job. But […]