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Workers' Compensation and Third Party Actions

Avoiding a Double Recovery

When a worker is injured during and in the course of his employment, but due to the negligence of a third party, the issue of a double recovery arises. Many jurisdictions...

Ombudsman

To aid disputing parties in resolving their workers' compensation controversy, some states utilize an ombudsman program. An ombudsman focuses on helping the injured worker navigate the procedural complexities of the workers' compensation system....

Post-Employment Injuries

Though it would seem to be antagonistic to the principle that an injury must arise out of the employment to be compensable, some injuries that occur post-employment are still compensable. Depending on the situation, some activities occurring...

Procedure under the Black Lung Benefits Act

To recover benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act, a miner, his surviving spouse, or his surviving dependents must file a claim with the appropriate government office, usually a Social Security or Labor Department office. From the date that...

Work Incentives for Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries

The Social Security Administration's work incentives program was instituted to help disabled individuals take advantage of employment opportunities and thereby gain a measure of independence. Special rules were designed to reduce the risk that a...