Workers Compensation
What Is Maximum Medical Improvement?
Workers’ compensation temporary benefits are paid until the worker reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI). The worker is then evaluated to determine his/her permanent disability and his/her impairment rating. If you’ve suffered any workplace injury or illness, call Silverman, McDonald & Friedman in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford today to speak with a premier Delaware workers’ compensation…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Amputations
Losing an arm or a leg is life changing. Many workers who suffer an amputation cannot return to their old job. Amputees usually need surgery and long-term care. Call Silverman, McDonald & Friedman in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford today to speak with a strong experienced Delaware workers’ compensation lawyer. Amputations can involve the loss of…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Cold Weather
Workplace accidents happen all year round. Many accidents are weather-related. If you slip and fall on melting ice or snow, develop frostbite, or have any type of winter injury, call Silverman, McDonald & Friedman in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford for help. We represent clients in all types of weather. Many workplace accidents or injuries are…
Read MoreWho Pays for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
If you get hurt or sick on the job, you can apply for workers’ compensation benefits. If you need help applying, or if your claim has been denied, you can call Silverman, McDonald & Friedman in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford for help. Delaware employers must provide and pay for workers’ compensation for their employees. The…
Read MoreThe Rights of Roadside Employees Who Are Struck by Vehicles
Roadside work is dangerous work, whether you’re towing a car or building a bridge. If you have been hurt in the course of your job duties, the Delaware workers’ compensation lawyers from Silverman, McDonald & Friedman are here to help. Call us in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford today. People who work for towing companies, organizations…
Read MoreThe Delaware Department of Labor’s Guidelines for Chronic Pain
Not every injury is acute. Chronic pain can lead to loss of mobility, loss of income, and loss of life’s pleasures. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, our Delaware workers’ compensation attorneys are here to help you understand and pursue your rights. Contact us in Wilmington, Newark, or Seaford. The Delaware Department of Labor has instituted…
Read MorePermanent Impairment Benefits v. Disfigurement Benefits for Workers’ Compensation Injuries
The workers’ compensation attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman know that when you suffer a workplace injury and need treatment you do not have the luxury of waiting to see if your employer will treat you fairly. Call us in Seaford, Newark, or Wilmington, DE to schedule a free consultation about your claim. The Delaware…
Read MoreFailure to Warn: Workers’ Compensation Claim, or Personal Injury Suit?
When you are injured at work, your first question isn’t typically “what kind of claim do I file?” You’re more concerned with the pain you feel, getting better, when you might return to your job, and how you’re going to pay for your bills and the treatment you need to get better. At Silverman, McDonald…
Read MoreMedical Lab Techs and Workers’ Compensation Claims
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we believe that all medical lab personnel should be able to rely on safety practices and procedures to keep them shielded from harm. Call our Delaware workers’ compensation lawyers in Newark, Wilmington, and Seaford to discuss a claim if you are injured at work. They’re the quiet, often invisible heroes…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Employer HIPAA Violations
The seasoned Delaware workers’ compensation attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman understand the importance of maintaining your privacy. Contact us in Seaford, Newark, or Wilmington if your employer violated HIPAA laws regarding your claim. One of the few sacred areas left in our lives is the protection of our personal health information. It has become…
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