An experienced skydiver died Friday afternoon in the Jamul area of eastern San Diego County, the Sheriff’s Department said.
Source: Skydiving instructor killed in eastern San Diego County – LA Times
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In Illinois, even employees who work hazardous jobs may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation payments for their injuries.
These days there is social media all over the place.
It is fine to be on Facebook, twitter, youtube and beyond. But you need to be aware that once you are injured at work or are seeking Social Security Disability then all these social media are fair game and may impact your case.
For years Workers’ Compensation insurance companies have used private investigators that follow injured workers and take surveillance videos that may prevent recovery or reduce the amount of the award or settlement.
Now you can really damage your case if you post pictures, videos, or statements that show you are performing questionable activities or acts that are beyond your restrictions.
You must be truthful when seeking relief from the Federal government or in Court and reveal the your Facebook pages, twitter accounts and video postings if they exist.
Remember that insurance companies and administrative agencies may misinterpret what you put out in the public domain through social media and use these things to argue that you are not disabled or seriously injured.
Disability cases, personal injury cases and workers’ compensation cases are complicated legal proceedings so make sure that you seek an experienced lawyer to help you protect your interests.
Seek a free consultation with Illinois Social Security Disability and injury attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Another Work Comp tip this week.
Make sure that you go the doctor right away after being hurt on the job.
The longer you wait the more the insurance company will argue that you were not really hurt badly.
Make sure that you tell the doctor about all your injuries and how you were injured at work.
If you do not give a history of your injury, then the insurance company will argue that you got hurt at home or anywhere but at work.
If you do not describe all your injuries, then the insurance company will claim that whatever you failed to mention is not related to your work accident.
Make sure that you treat consistently and follow doctor orders.
Doing otherwise will invite the insurance company to cut you off from payment and medical treatment because it looks like you are ready to return to work.
Questions about your work comp injury? Call Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371 for a free consultation.
After Baltimore descended into rioting in April, police officers and other city staffers have filed 169 workers compensation claims with city government, reporting various injuries, a budget official said Tuesday.
Source: After rioting, Baltimore police, staff to receive $1.7M in workers comp payments – Baltimore Sun
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Yes, on the job injuries in a hazardous job such as a police officer are considered workers’ compensation claims in Illinois. Injured officers are entitled to medical treatment, off work pay, and a settlement.
Two families are questioning why their loved ones died at Cahokia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Police are investigating their deaths, and two top officials at the facility — the administrator and director of nursing — have resigned.
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Nursing Homes can be sued for wrongful deaths and injuries resulting from negligence. Illinois law protects families and the victims. Make sure that you check with the Illinois Department of Public Health to determine if there are any past complaints against the nursing home.