Workers Comp Matters

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Psychiatric Disability Jul 21, 2006

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A disability may not be visible as physical injuries are, but psychiatric disabilities are just as serious. And physical injuries can be accompanied by emotional trauma or depression. How best to understand psychiatric disability in the workers comp case? Workers Comp Matters host, Attorney Alan S. Pierce discusses these issues with an expert in legal cases of this kind, Attorney Bernard Mulholland, principal in the firm of Ford, Mulholland & Moran, P.C. in Brockton, MA , practicing over 20 years and a legal expert in the field of workers comp and psychiatric disability. Its important information for lawyers, employers and insurers.

Defending Complex Workers Comp Cases Mar 13, 2006

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WORKERS COMP MATTERS, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce, devotes this show to Defending the Complex Workers Comp Case. We have one of the preeminent Boston attorneys as a guest, Attorney Thomas P. O’Reilly, who has developed a significant practice in the defense of occupational injury claims. He is a principal at the firm of Curtin, Murphy and O’Reilly - an experienced litigator in state and federal courts and has been counsel to several national corporations on toxic exposure claims. And you won’t want to miss ‘Case of the Day,’ as we put Attorney O’Reilly to the test!

Social Security Disability Dec 06, 2005

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WORKERS COMP MATTERS, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce takes up the topic of social security disability and the coordination of benefits. Who is eligible? What’s the criteria? What are the tax issues? Our special guest, Attorney William Troupe of the Boston law firm of Carney & Troupe is a long-time expert in this area and he joins us to sort through the information you need to know for your clients!

Kids Chance Dec 01, 2005

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WORKERS COMP MATTERS, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce has this special show about an extraordinary program called Kids Chance, providing scholarships to kids of workers injured or killed on the job. Listen as Jeff Kight, now an Attorney in Georgia, tells his personal story of how he was able to go to college after Kids Chance stepped into his life. You’ll also meet Doug McCoy from Kids Chance who fills us in on the program nationwide and Stephanie Malloy, advocate for injured workers and their families at Workers Comp RX, which sponsors Kids Chance across the country. Don’t miss your chance to listen now!

Representing Undocumented Workers Aug 25, 2005

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WORKERS COMP MATTERS, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce focuses on the issues relating to people who have been hurt at work. Representing undocumented workers is often challenging and fraught with obstacles. On this show, we investigate the many options with special guest, Attorney Daniel Fix from Lincoln, Nebraska who practices statewide in the specialty of workers compensation and personal injury. Attorney Fix served as special Asst. Attorney General for the state of Nebraska for workers compensation compliance and is a national advocate dedicated to improving the plight of injured workers.

Medicare Set-Aside Allocations Aug 25, 2005

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WORKERS COMP MATTERS, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce focuses on the issues relating to people who have been hurt at work. On this show, we discuss medicare set-aside allocations in workers comp cases and what you need to know for your clients on this complex issue. Special guest for the show is Jean Feldman, Senior Vice President of Care Management Operations for CHOICE Medical Management in Tampa and author of ‘Navigating the Murky Waters of Medicare Set-Asides’ in the Journal of Workers Compensation. And don’t forget to guess the outcome of the “Case of the Day’ at the end of the show!

Latex Allergies In The Workplace Aug 23, 2005

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WORKERS COMP MATTERS, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce focuses on the issues relating to people who have been hurt at work. Representing workers with latex allergies contracted at the workplace can be tricky. On this show, we’ve assembled three experts on the topic: Sandra Jutras, a career clinical nurse who developed a serious level one latex allergy, tells her story that led to complete disability; Attorney Jim Brady, of Brady & Monac, P.C. in Walpole, Massachusetts who has a great depth of experience litigating in this arena and Dr. Gail Lenehan, national advocate and member of the Massachusetts Nurses Association’s Congress on Occupational Health and Safety. And don’t miss Attorney Pierce quiz Attorney Brady on the Case of the Day at the end of the show!

Ethical Issues Jun 29, 2005

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WORKERS COMP MATTERS, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce focuses on the issues relating to people who have been hurt at work. There are many ethical issues involved when preparing a workers’ compensation lawsuit such as conflicts of interest or securing medical records such as psychological treatment of an injured worker. On this show, Attorney Pierce and special guest, Milwaukee Attorney and Marquette law professor, Thomas M. Domer tackle the topic of Ethical Questions in Workers’ Compensation Cases.

Sports Injuries Jun 29, 2005

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WORKERS COMP MATTERS, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce focuses on the issues relating to people who have been hurt at work. Professional athletes are workers too. Our discussion on this show recalls cases of representing the professional athlete in a worker’s compensation lawsuit. Join Attorney Pierce and his special guest, Massachusetts Attorney and Board Member of the Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group, James S. Aven as they delve into this high-profile specialty in workers comp cases. This program is sponsored by Workers Comp RX.

Sick Building Syndrome Jun 29, 2005

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WORKERS COMP MATTERS, hosted by Attorney Alan S. Pierce focuses on the issues relating to people who have been hurt at work. This show focuses on workers’ compensation cases in which plaintiffs have worked in sick buildings. Attorney Pierce and special guest, Attorney, James H. Sandman, a nationally-know expert in cases involving sick buildings, discuss the difficulties identifying the source of multiple chemical sensitivities that make people sick and how to overcome the obstacles in these kinds of lawsuits. This program is sponsored by the Boston Media Group.

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