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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Not Following Form's Instructions Defeats N.Y. Teacher's Claim

• 10/14/20

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Sometimes, staying on top of procedural requirements and making sure t’s are crossed and i’s are dotted can mean the difference between an ...
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What Do You Think: Did Forgetting to Mention Garden Supply Gig Uproot Train Operator's Claim?

• 10/12/20

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – When a worker doesn’t understand a questionnaire about his current work status to include self-employment he has on the side, would the law block him from ...
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As Confusion Surrounds Mask Safety Standards, OSHA Clears Air

• 10/08/20

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Face coverings in the workplace are a key component in the push to enhance worker safety in the age of COVID-19. However, as with much pandemic-related news ...
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5 Doctor Visits with No Pain Reports Sink Temp Worker's Claim

• 10/07/20

Little Rock, AR (WorkersCompensation.com) – Pro tip: Anyone who claims to be “barely able to move” from a workplace injury would likely mention it to a doctor before trying to convince a ...
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What Do You Think: Did Construction Company Terminate Worker to Avoid 'Bogus Lawsuit'?

• 10/05/20

Richmond, VA (WorkersCompensation.com) – What does it take for an employer to “believe” that an employee will file a workers’ compensation claim and then terminate the employee due to ...
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OSHA Hammers Down COVID-19 Reporting Rules

• 10/02/20

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – As employers continue to grapple with COVID-19’s impact on workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants to make sure the ...
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Knee 'Pop' While Looking for Carrots Arises from Sous-chef's Employment

• 09/30/20

Springfield, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Standing up from a kneeling position might not have employment characteristics in some jobs, but it did for a sous-chef searching for missing veggies in a ...
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What Do You Think: Did Stipulation Bind Carrier to Driver's Later Pain Issues?

• 09/28/20

Tallahassee, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Pain from accidents that occur on the job can cause medical issues for workers years down the road, so employers and carriers might want to think twice about ...
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Allowing Server to Drink on Job Doesn't Defeat Exclusivity Rules

• 09/24/20

San Diego, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Encouraging, and maybe even requiring, employees to drink on the job won’t ever be a best practice for safety. However, as the court in Contreras Curiel ...
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