Vibration White Finger (VWF) or “Dead Finger,” now known as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), is a chronic, progressive disorder caused by regular and prolonged use of vibrating hand tools that can progress to loss of effective hand function and necrosis of the fingers. In its advanced stages, the obvious symptom is finger blanching (losing color). [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Jon Rehm, from Rehm, Bennett & Moore. “Will getting a job hurt my case?” I hear this question on a regular basis from my workers'’ compensation clients. In my experience, the answer is almost always “no.” But if you do find alternate or part-time employment during your workers'’ compensation [...]
Recent years have not been favorable to injured workers'. States across the nation have enacted “reform” measures curbing injured workers' benefits. Disability caps have been introduced, medical care restricted. In our last blog, we discussed Oklahoma’s Opt Out provisions as an example of the court system declaring that the legislature had legislated away too much [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Charlie Domer, from The Domer Law Firm. Another major article addressed the further attacks on the workers' compensation system. This time, there is an in-depth analysis of one specific company--Tyson Foods--and its attempts to influence workers' compensation benefits throughout the country. From Pro Publica, the article is Tyson Foods' Secret Recipe [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Jon Rehm, from Rehm, Bennett & Moore. Contrary to popular opinion, many immigrants work in professional and white-collar jobs. The explosive growth of immigration to the United States means that more immigrants will work in white-collar jobs in the United States. Since white collar jobs often require verbal communication, immigrants [...]
Engineered stone countertops, a popular fixture in today’s homes, pose a health risk to workers' who cut and finish them. The danger stems from the material the countertops are made from, processed quartz, which contains silica levels up to 90 percent. Silica is linked to a debilitating and potentially deadly lung disease known as silicosis, [...]
Today's post comes from guest author Kit Case, from Causey Law Firm. A Colville, WA painter facing criminal charges of unregistered contracting agreed this week to stop working illegally. Terry Foster, 82, agreed in court that he must register with the state and pay court fees if he works as a construction contractor. He’s accused of [...]
Bernie Sanders and nine other federal legislators sent a letter to the Dept. of Labor scrutinizing increasing attacks on workers' rights. Today's post comes from guest author Charlie Domer, from The Domer Law Firm. Recent news stories have begun to shed light on the ever-increasing attack on worker’s compensation benefits around the nation. Further awareness [...]
Today's post was shared by Work Org and Stress and comes from blogs.cdc.govSpring forward Fall back.We all know the saying to help us remember to adjust our clocks for the daylight savings time changes (this Sunday in case you are wondering). But, what can we do to help workers' adjust to the effects of the [...]
What I Wish I Had Known Earlier in My Workers’ Compensation Claim – Thoughts from a Former Client We frequently reach out to our clients for feedback on how to improve our services. Earlier this year, we received a very thoughtful email from one of our former clients and wanted to share his thoughts. What [...]