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How to Survive the Workers’ Comp Process

Have you or a loved one been injured at work? If so, you may be wondering what the workers' comp process is like and how you can file a claim. If you are injured on the job and you qualify for workers' compensation, you deserve to be compensated for your medical expenses and lost wages. 

Workers' compensation is state-mandated accident insurance

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December 16, 2020

Your Rights as an Intern

An internship can be a great stepping stone in launching your career. However, if you have been injured while working as an intern, you may be wondering if you have rights to workers' compensation. Every company is legally obligated to provide their employees with workers' compensation coverage. But are they legally required to provide coverage for interns as well? 

Whether you have

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November 18, 2020

I Got Hurt at Work — What Are My Rights?

If you were injured at work, immediately report this injury to a supervisor, as workers' compensation benefits may be available to you. In Kansas, workers' compensation is designed to give injured workers benefits without the need to pursue a legal claim against their employer. After you have sustained a work-related injury, it is important to act quickly and keep copies of

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October 14, 2020

Workers’ Compensation and Depression: What You Need to Know

At The Law Office of William L. Phalen, the most common questions we receive about workers' compensation are in reference to benefits. Workers' compensation exists to assist injured workers by providing either temporary relief or long-term benefits. 

Workers' compensation can cover medical expenses, wage loss, rehabilitation and death. But what injuries and illnesses are covered by workers' compensation? Are mental illnesses

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August 19, 2020

Claiming Workers’ Comp for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Do you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome? Do you believe this syndrome was caused by your work? If so, you can likely file a workers' compensation claim.

How can you claim workers' compensation for carpal tunnel syndrome? As more and more employees use a keyboard and mouse at work, carpal tunnel syndrome is becoming increasingly common. Workers' compensation may be the only

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May 22, 2020

Navigating Workers’ Comp as a Remote Employee

Many companies are allowing more employees to work from home as remote employees. Working from home can be beneficial for both the employee and the employer, but it can also bring up the question of workers' compensation for work from home jobs. Are remote employees covered under workers' compensation? If so, what injuries are typically covered for remote employees?

At The

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May 1, 2020

Congratulations to 2019-2020 William L. and Pamela G. Phalen Scholarship Recipient!

William and Pamela Phalen are dedicated supporters of the local community and are driven to give back when possible.  As a proud alumnus of Pittsburg State University, Mr. Phalen makes every effort to support the University. The Kelce School of Business at Pittsburg State University is such a vital part of the Pittsburg area and The Law Office of William

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April 16, 2020

William L. Phalen Fights For A Wronged Kansas Worker

William L. Phalen Fights For A Wronged Kansas Worker

The Law Office of William L. Phalen protected an injured worker’s rights to medical care for work related injuries and total temporary disability (TTD). Despite a doctor finding the injured worker’s knee and back problems to unequivocally be connected to a work accident, another employer sought to deny proper care to an

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January 31, 2020

Returning to Work After an Injury

Returning to Work After an Injury

If you’ve been injured in a work-related accident, the road to recovery might not be totally smooth. While workers’ compensation helps cover some of your lost wages and your medical bills, taking the next step to return to work can sometimes be a difficult one regardless of the seriousness of your injury or illness.

An

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January 23, 2020

What Is Vocational Rehabilitation?

What Is Vocational Rehabilitation?

If you get injured while working in Kansas or Missouri, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is a program that pays for the costs of treating a work-related injury, as well as providing benefits that cover a portion of a worker's lost wages. Under workers’ compensation, you could receive as much as two-thirds

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January 4, 2020

William L. Phalen Wins Medical Care For Work Related Injuries for an Injured Worker

The Law Office of William L. Phalen protected another Kansas worker from unfair treatment by an employer. After suffering head, back, neck and knee injuries, the employee sought treatment that resulted in some improvement of symptoms, but ongoing difficulties with short-term memory loss, debilitating headaches and balance problems.

Despite all this, the claimant sought a return to work as quickly as

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December 23, 2019

William L. Phalen Wins Medical Care Expenses and Temporary Total Disability Payments For An Injured Worker

The Law Office of William L. Phalen fought for another workers right to medical care coverage and TTD payments. A claimant represented by William L. Phalen was injured lifting heavy objects on the jobsite and immediately reported. Despite working through lower back pain, his employer took issues with its impact on performance.

The claimant took steps to address his Worker’s

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December 18, 2019

William L. Phalen Finds Justice For Injured Worker Suffering From The Opinion of Multiple Doctors

William L. Phalen recently fought for and succeed in securing the rights of yet another injured worker. This worker suffered from a left shoulder injury by repetitive trauma. The respondent in the case argued that the injured worker failed to prove he sustained personal injury by repetitive trauma arising out of and in the course of his employment.

This forced the

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November 7, 2019

How to Appeal an Unfair Workers’ Compensation Ruling

Receiving a notice of denial of your claim for workers’ compensation benefits can be devastating. You’ll probably wonder what comes next — how will I replace my lost wages for the time I was off work, and how will I pay those outrageous medical bills? 

When you file a workers’ comp claim, the odds are often stacked against you. Your employer

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October 15, 2019

Is PTSD Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health issue that sometimes occurs after individuals experience or witness a distressing or life-threatening event. Symptoms of PTSD include frequently reliving the incident (having bad dreams, nightmares, etc.), the desire to avoid situations that might provide a reminder of the event, negative feelings such as guilt or shame, constant jitters or being

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October 8, 2019

Are There Caps for Personal Injury Damages?

We live in a dangerous world where the risk of injury is always present. In many instances, injuries occur through no fault of our own, but due to the negligent acts of others. We’re all vulnerable to the actions of careless drivers, inattentive physicians, incompetent product manufacturers and thoughtless property owners who fail to take appropriate safety precautions.

Fortunately, personal

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October 1, 2019

The Law Office of William L. Phalen fights for an injured worker’s right for temporary total disability.

A working mother was wrongfully terminated from her position after suffering a workplace injury and abiding by an agreed upon schedule arrangement with her employer. William L. Phalen fought for her rights and won, with the court granting her temporary total disability.

The claimant working for the employer in this case suffered a workplace lifting injury and immediately reported it through

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September 26, 2019

Can I Sue My Employer if I Slip and Fall at Work?

Slipping and falling is a common hazard in many workplaces — and the consequences can be severe. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, slipping, tripping and falling cause 15 percent of all accidental work-related deaths — only vehicle accidents result in more fatalities. What’s more, approximately 25 percent of all workplace injury claims result from falls, as do

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September 24, 2019

What Safety Gear Should Construction Workers Wear?

Construction sites routinely rank among the most dangerous job sites. According to OSHA statistics, 21.4 percent of all worker fatalities in the U.S. in 2015 occurred in the construction industry. In too many cases, the failure of workers to wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) plays a significant role in construction accidents that cause severe injury or death. 

Depending on the

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September 17, 2019

Why Are Workers’ Compensation Claims Denied?

Suppose you are injured on the job and incur lost wages and medical bills. You know that your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance, so you believe that you’re entitled to benefits that will help you weather the financial storm. You report the incident to your employer and file all the necessary paperwork. A short time later, you receive a notice

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September 11, 2019

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