The Verdict - The Lombardi Law Firm Blog
Here at the Lombardi Law Firm we add blog content that is personal to those involved in accidents. We write this way so you have an understanding of how we think and handle cases - your case. We invite you to call us if you think we can help you resolve your legal problems. We settle most of our cases, because we do the basic legal work necessary to understand the facts of your case. We offer on our website, relevant and concise information that you will be helpful to you as you get ready to settle or to try your case.
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Steve Lombardi, 515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com
5/2/2013
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Workers' Compensation and the Brain Injury
Insurance companies having the right to select medical care can get away with just about anything, so staying on top of medical decision making is key to your survival.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
4/8/2013
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Practice Pointer: Withdrawing Settlement Offers in a Workers’ Compensation case involving Walmart
Practice Pointer in Workers' Compensation: Before proceeding to hearing formally, in writing, withdraw all settlement offers previously made.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
4/5/2013
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How long will you receive workers’ compensation benefits?
First, workers’ compensation benefits do not cover emotional distress damages. So forget about how you feel. Wage loss is covered but it’s not a dollar for dollar claim where you get paid “lost wages” per se.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
3/8/2013
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Can the employer bill my personal insurance for an x-ray to diagnose a work comp injury?
When the workers’ compensation carrier finds out the bill was first submitted to the health insurance, they will then balk at paying for it under workers’ compensation insurance for more reasons than I care to list.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
2/14/2013
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The five things to focus on in a cumulative trauma case.
If the doctor isn't asking about work and how that relates to the medical condition and you can't ask, for whatever reason, find a lawyer who will.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
2/13/2013
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Doctor You’re Killing My Workers’ Compensation Claim
Ask me the lawyer for no reason other than the patient and his family goes hungry when your surgical technique is less than perfect. I rest my case.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
1/28/2013
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OSHA’s Nightmare on Elm Street, a/k/a Welcome to Hell’s Half Acre
If at work the worker is either electrocuted or shocked you probably are entitled to some sort of workers' compensation benefits. Call the Lombardi Law Firm.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
1/23/2013
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Woe is the Working Poor, Daddy-Daycare and Mommy Working Go Hand-in-Hand
What should you do when the employer didn't buy workers' compensation insurance, you're injured and the doctor and hospital demand payment? Attorney Lombardi lends a hand.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
12/26/2012
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Question: The company doctor says I need a tri-level fusion surgery and retraining, but the insurance company won’t approve it, what do I do?
What do you do when the doctor's opinions about surgery differ? How do you force the insurance company to make the decision you want made? Lombardi Law FirmCategory: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
11/21/2012
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Can Gastric Bypass be covered under Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Yes it can be, not in this case it wasn't, but it can be covered if the right set of circumstances exist.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
11/17/2012
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Machine Guard Removed resulting in finger amputation, what's it worth?
What do you do for work? Do you have any carpentry skills? If so I have some work for you to do in exchange for ‘free’ legal advice. Where can I call you?Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
11/12/2012
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Gaming the Work Comp System - Surveillance? Liar, liar pants on fire!
The defense bar is no longer permitted to answer interrogatories with phony claims of surveillance; either you have it or you don’t and if you do it has to be produced when requested.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
11/8/2012
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Seed Salesman run over by a combine, what's he entitled to in Iowa?
You may qualify for lifetime benefits; you need a qualified lawyer handling your case. Go find one and call if we can help. 515-222-1110 Lombardi Law FirmCategory: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
10/12/2012
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Workers’ Compensation and the Uncooperative Supervisor
How can I get a worker's compensation if my boss doesn't want to? I twisted my ankle at work and I was sent home.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
Insurance Adjusters and the Recorded Statement
Question: What are my rights in the workers' compensation adjustment process? Medical care is regularly denied by untrained and uneducated adjusters.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
Ten Ways to Screw-up Your Workers’ Compensation Case
The deck is stacked against you with the insurance industry and knowing work comp benefits will pay for the food on your table, see a lawyer.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
How do I reopen my workers' compensation case?
How do I reopen a workers' compensation case? How do I reopen my workers' compensation case? If you need medical treatment you will need to know how to do this.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
Maintenance Workers At Risk for Suffering Serious Injuries
This maintenance worker case points out the more serious side of amusement parks. Workers are exposed to hazards that cause serious injury and deaths.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
Out of work, benefits stopped? What is a healing period?
Are you out of work? Have your Iowa weekly benefits stopped? Is the doctor keeping you off of work, but the insurance company still says no benefits? Answer:Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
Shelby County, Iowa Crash Kills Two
This is another accident with all drivers and passengers having claims although some are competing with each other and their own insurance company.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
Iowa I-80 Accident Kills Man From Missouri Valley, Iowa
Interesting about this case are drivers from Iowa, Ontario and Indiana with car accident and workers' compensation claims. There will be an estate involved.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
Iowa I-80 Semi-Accidents, dangerous at any speed
We currently are pursuing a similar accident that occurred closer to the Illinois border with Iowa, but on I-80. The driver that died Kevin Wayne Gschwend IowaCategory: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
Johnson County, Iowa crash involves Mason City man and driver from Madera, California
Semi-truck driver-Jaib Singh Ray - Madera. - Volvo S60 is Hyoung Lae Chung, 49 - Mason City, Iowa. That sort of a dangerous place but there is plenty of room.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
Wind Power Workers Have A Special Risk for Workers' Compensation Injuries
We represent wind farm workers and their families for accidents and accidental death claims concerning the workers' compensation benefits program in Iowa.Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation
2011 Summary of Wind Turbine Accident Data UK
Summary of Wind Turbine Accident data to 31 December 2011 -Category: Keyword Search: workers' compensation