In March 2019, the Arizona Court of Appeals decided on a critical case in favor of the brave men and women who keep us safe: firefighters, first responders and police officers. The case specifically dealt with a police officer suffering from PTSD who was trying to get workers’ comp benefits. However, firefighters are also struggling to receive compensation for job-related cancers and other illnesses.

Workers’ Comp for Job-Related PTSD by State
In recent years, we’ve made headway in securing benefits for workers’ who suffer from PTSD, but there’s still a long way to go before every state covers it in the workplace.

Injured individuals across the country are settling claims every day and often they have no idea how much a professional administrator could help maximize the money they receive for their ongoing medical care. 

Microsoft Office 365 is growing in popularity as one of the most professional and functional cloud software suites available.  Microsoft estimates it is now being used by 1 in 5 business users, putting this cloud-based service on the radar of cybercriminals.  The greatest popularity of Office 365 resides in the financial services and manufacturing sectors, which are rich with potential plunder for these criminals.

A 2014 survey by Summit Pharmacy, Inc. found that more than a third (37%) of Americans believe individuals who claim workers’ compensation are using it as an excuse to get out of work.

Years of diligently studying law can certainly leave you feeling as though you’re ready to take on any case presented to you. While you may be able to handle it, it’s likely in your best interest to focus on one specific avenue of law. Workers’ compensation cases can be complex. It may not be the best idea for you or your practice to hone in on these cases as a general practitioner of law. Why is it important to be board certified in workers’ compensation if you plan to focus primarily on these cases?

A PSNT is administered by a nonprofit organization.  Funds are pooled together for investment purposes to reduce administrative fees and increase the principal for investment. 

The following checklist will help you identify when a PSNT is the right choice for your client.

Whether they work for satisfaction or economic necessity, older workers are especially vulnerable to injury. And though the frequency of occupational injuries declines with age, injuries tend to be more severe in older workers and can take longer to heal. 

 Firefighters help people everyday, but what happens when they get hurt on the job? 

 Workplace environments cause hearing loss everyday.  How can it be prevented?  How can it be treated?