Category Archives: Workers Compensation

California loophole allows for workers’ compensation claims

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Mauri Miller

John Ingold explains that NFL players who have played at least one game in California are able to file workers’ compensation claims in California. According to the Denver Post, thousands of former players are beginning to filing workers’ compensation claims in … finish reading California loophole allows for workers’ compensation claims

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Cowboys practice facility collapse spurs another lawsuit

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is surprising that the Cowboys have had two of the highest profile failures in recent memory (practice facility and Super Bowl seating) when you look at how much money went into the construction of the stadium and how well … finish reading Cowboys practice facility collapse spurs another lawsuit

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NFL Players win on workers comp benefits

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NFL players “received a victory when NFL teams, owners were ordered to stop unlawful attempts to reduce workers compensation benefits” to injured players. U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty “issued an injunction requiring all NFL teams and owners to stop seeking … finish reading NFL Players win on workers comp benefits

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Tom Tupa wins workers comp case

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Tom Tupa prevailed in his workers compensation case against the Washington Redskins.  The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that the Redskins must pay Tupa workers’ compensation for the back injury that ended his career six years ago. Tupa was injured … finish reading Tom Tupa wins workers comp case

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Dolphins challenging workers compensation claim

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

When NFL players are injured, they still have the right to file workers compensation claims and the NFLPA maintains a panel of workers compensation attorneys that work with the players to assist them in the claims. NFL teams obviously prefer … finish reading Dolphins challenging workers compensation claim

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