Posted on April 21st, 2010
Ken Luttrell, an Oklahoma State Rep., has filed an amendment to Senate Bill 1973 that would result in all worker’s compensation claims in the state being sent to district civil courts.
The amendment is expected to be considered in the House sometime this week and amounts to a complete overhaul of the entire state’s current worker’s compensation system.
“These are local claims involving local employers and local workers – so why should all those individuals have to travel to Oklahoma City or Tulsa to have a case heard?” said Luttrell. “I have faith in our local courts to handle these issues fairly.”
If the state legislature chooses to enact this amendment it will give Oklahoma its own unique worker’s compensation system.
Each state has its own complex and individual worker’s compensation laws. If you are looking for legal counsel in the area of area of worker’s compensation, contact the the New Jersey workers compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529
Posted on January 13th, 2010
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating a workplace accident that took the life of a 20-year-old man. If your loved has been injured or worse on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.
The man was working at TeligentEMS in Havana on Dec. 9 when a barrel exploded on him. He had been using a blow torch on this barrel to cut through it. The barrel had alcohol residue on it. He was being treated in the hospital for third-degree burns, but he died on New Year’s day.
If you or someone you loved has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 5th, 2010
An oil rig worker was killed in an industrial accident on New Years Day. If you or someone you love has been injured or worse on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The accident occured around 8 a.m. at an oil rig in Oklahoma. According to officials, oil rig workers were lifting a pipe when it suddenly broke loose. The 3,000-4,000 pound pipe fell on a trailer, sliced through the top and hit a 35-year-old worker who was inside. He died instantly. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is doing a full investigation into this fatal workplace accident.
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 31st, 2009
In Maine, a construction accident severely injured four workers. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The four workers were in the process of fixing shingles on an apartment roof when the scaffolding metal gave way and they fell 20 feet to the ground. Officials are investigating the accident believe that the scaffolding may not have been secured to the building properly.
If you have been injured in an car accident, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 30th, 2009
In the morning hours of Dec. 26, a maintenance worker at Ford Motor Co. was killed at the Kentucky Truck Plant. if you or someone you love has been injured or worse on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Reportedly, an I-beam fell on the 54-year-old man as he was trying to cut it down with a torch. The beam severed an artery after landing on his head and neck. He was transported to the hospital and was later pronounced dead. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials are investigating the accident.
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 21st, 2009
A bank teller in North Dakota, filed for workers compensation for anxiety disorder after being held at gunpoint during a robbery at work. The robbery occurred on May 26, the teller was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after the ordeal. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.
The 56-year-old bank teller was denied of the workers comp because, according to the Workforce Safety and insurance officials, the state does not cover “mental injury arising from a mental stimulus.” Her lawyer is saying that the state should not have denied his clients claim.
If you or someone you love has been injured at work and is not receiving the money he or she is owed, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 18th, 2009
The workers compensation insurance in Florida are decreasing by 6.8 percent on average. This is the seventh annual workers compensation drop since 2003. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.
In 2003, the Florida Legislature passed sweeping reforms on workers compensation. Since that time the cumulative average decrease has been almost 63 percent. Landscape installation has receive one of the biggest rate decreases with a 10.9 decrease since 2009.
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 10th, 2009
A New York State agency has filed a $405 million suit against a company that has helped administer the state’s workers compensation program, alleging fraud. If you or someone you love has been affected by workers compensation fraud, the New Jersey workers compensation attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help.
CRM Holdings is accused of deliberately underestimating the workers compensation liabilities for several companies in order to attract business through artificially low costs. The companies were then left with insufficient funds to cover their liabilities. The state’s Attorney General will be filing separate charges.
If you or someone you love has been denied workers compensation benefits that he or she deserves, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 1st, 2009
A group of New Jersey judges and lawyers are holding their annual conference to discuss the state of workers compensation laws in New Jersey. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers comp lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you get your money.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, and will be attended by lawyers and judges with special experience in the field of workers compensation law. Attendees will discuss the current state of workers compensation laws and representing people who have been injured on the job.
If you or someone you love has received an injury while at work, contact the New Jersey workers compensation attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
