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• Texas Reforms Its Workers' Compensation System ( August 2005 )
  Eduardo F. Cuaderes and Frederick J. Barrow of Littler Mendelson, P.C.

  On June 1, 2005, Governor Rick Perry signed House Bill 7 (HB7), which provides for sweeping changes to the workers’ compensation system in the state of Texas. Prompted by an outdated, expensive system that did little to encourage injured employees to return to work, HB7 contains a number of major changes that will affect the way employee injuries are handled in Texas.

• Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Workers' Compensation Reform Bill ( May 2004 )
  Ronald A. Peters and Carolyn Sue Jenkins of Littler Mendelson, P.C.

  On Monday, April 19, 2004 Governor Schwarzenegger in response to his promise signed SB 899 (R-Poochigian) into law. Set forth below is a summary of the most significant reforms contained in SB 899. In recent years, workers' compensation costs have risen dramatically, leading to the demise of many of the state's workers' compensation insurance carriers.

• Jury Issues In Workers= Compensation Cases ( September 2000 )
  Barker, Leon & Fancher, LLP

  Texas Workers Compensation Insurance Fund v. Mandlbauer, 43 S.Ct.J. 1139, involved a second appeal from a trial cou.

• Florida Workers' Compensation Questions Answered ( August 2000 )
  Levine, Busch & Schnepper, P.A.

  A State Required Program to Provide: Medical care and part of your lost .

• To Wait, or Not To Wait! ( June 2000 )
  Sokoloff & Weinstein, P.A.

  After getting hurt in any situation, should you seek immediate medical attention or wait until your condition impro.

• New Jersey Latex Victim Awarded Continued Medical Treatment ( May 2000 )
  Jon L. Gelman of Law Office of Jon L. Gelman

  A nurse who was exposed to latex gloves at a New Jersey nursing home has been awarded a Court-approved settlement for continuing medical treatment and medications.

• Personal Injury Accidents ( May 2000 )
  Kantor & Linderoth, Esqs.

  In litigation, to be successful you must be prepared. Comprehensive and proper prepa.

• Georgia Personal Injury: A Week After You Were Rear-Ended And You Still Feel Terrible… ( April 2000 )
  David E. Danda, P.C.

  Introduction It can happen to anyone. You are driving home after a tough day at work. Suddenly, you hear the s.

• Using AD Rule 9785 Regain Medical Control in California ( March 2000 )
  Law Offices of John D. Bredfeldt

  AD Rule ?9785 PURPOSE Administrative Rule ?9785 was revised 1/1/99 and substantially changed. The purpose of .