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Conflict of Social Security Benefits and Workers' Compensation

The intersection of workers’ compensation and social security benefits often presents challenges for injured workers. The Court of Appeals of Washington reviewed a case highlighting this issue: Margaret West and Harold Long v. the Department of...

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Colorado Supreme Court Reviews Evidence in People v. Johnson

The case of People v. Johnson centers on Timothy Johnson’s conviction for aggravated robbery and second-degree assault following an incident at a...

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Court Examines Definition of Serious Bodily Injury in People v. Duncan

James Duncan was convicted of second-degree assault in Denver County, Colorado. The incident occurred when Duncan and the victim, Patricia Phalen,...

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Workplace Injury Claims Examined in Eden v. Joseph Car Transport

Michael Eden, an employee of KGPCO, suffered significant injuries while assisting with a delivery at Frontier Communications’ facility in Bluefield,...

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Interpreting Trusts: A Case Assessing the Standard of Living

The case centers on the Matter of Katherine E. Reece Trust, established by the will of Katherine’s late husband, Oliver Frascona. Katherine Reece and...

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Coal Miners' Lawsuits Against Respirator Manufacturers

The plaintiffs, Ronald Hardy and six other coal miners, filed a lawsuit against 3M Company, Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC, American Optical...

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Disability Appeal Examines Pain and Work Capacity Limits

Marie Ubaldini applied for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits, claiming she was unable to...

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Deciphering the Appellate Verdict in Eichenberger v. Kijakazi

On September 12, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reviewed the denial of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)...

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Court Remands SSDI Case for Absenteeism Review Due to Severe Migraines

In Conrad v. Kijakazi, Melissa Conrad filed for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in 2017, asserting a disability onset date of January 1,...

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