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CNA's Awkward Bending to Lift Patient Shows Work-Related Injury

23 Jun, 2021 Frank Ferreri

Richmond, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) – When an employee experiences an injury while at work, it doesn’t automatically mean she can claim a work-related injury. However, in CJ Designs Inc. v. Williams, No. 1251-20-4 (Va. Ct. App. […]

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    • Frank Ferreri

      Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and disability law. Frank received his master's degree from the University of South Florida and juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

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