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How FELA Helps Railroad Workers Hurt on the Job
On Behalf of Armbruster Dripps Blotevogel LLC |
Not every worker can turn to workers’ compensation when they get hurt. Some need to go to civil court. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was a groundbreaking piece of legislation when first passed by the legislature in 1908. Decades…
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Do You Know if You Qualify for Support Under the Jones Act?
On Behalf of Armbruster Dripps Blotevogel LLC |
There is nothing that feels worse than knowing you cannot work because you were hurt badly on the job. You have suddenly lost your source of income on top of having to deal with painful symptoms of your condition. The…
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Press Release: March 9, 2022 Verdict for Union Carpenter
On Behalf of Armbruster Dripps Blotevogel LLC |
On March 9, 2022, the partners of Armbruster Dripps Blotevogel (“ADB”) obtained a $1,950,000 verdict for a union carpenter. The carpenter lost the tip of the thumb on his non-dominant hand when a 5,000 pound counterweight suddenly dropped as he…
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Workers Hurt on the Mississippi River Can’t Claim Workers’ Comp
On Behalf of Armbruster Dripps Blotevogel LLC |
Workers’ compensation benefits protect almost all employees from the risk of getting hurt or sickened by working. Part-time and full-time workers have equal access to benefits. Even someone who gets hurt on their very first day at a new job…
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If You’re Hurt in a Truck Crash, Workers’ Compensation Could Help
On Behalf of Armbruster Dripps Blotevogel LLC |
Around 70% of all products in the United States are transported by trucks, so it’s vital that those who drive are able to stay in their careers for as long as possible. Without these important individuals working each day, much…