A Short Guide To Workers’ Compensation Claims

December 6, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

Workplace accidents are a fact of life. From the simple slip and fall incident, to auto accidents, electrocution, to contact with harmful chemicals, there are an endless number of ways that a worker can suffer an illness or injury while doing their job. In order to help protect workers and keep the court system from… More

Can I Be Fired for Missing One Day of Work?

November 21, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

When an employee misses a day of work, it’s commonplace to believe that the employee will be fired for this offense. This is because, in most circumstances, an employee can and will be fired for missing a day of work without providing his or her employee with adequate and proper notice. However, there are certain… More

How Do I Know if I Have Been Wrongfully Terminated in New Jersey and Pennsylvania?

November 7, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

Determining whether you have been wrongfully terminated from your employment can be tricky. Just because you feel that your termination was unwarranted or immoral does not mean that it is considered a wrongful termination under federal or state law. Below, we discuss how you can determine whether or not you have been wrongfully terminated in… More

What if my Workers’ Compensation Doctor Is Not Providing Sufficient Care?

October 31, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

There have been occurrences of workers’ compensation patients complaining that they were not receiving adequate care from their medical provider. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as transferring physicians. If you do not believe that you are receiving sufficient care from your medical provider, then you will want to take the following steps: Document your… More

Mallinckrodt Agrees to Pay Millions to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

October 17, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

The UK-based pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt has agreed to settle federal False Claims Act claims. The drugmaker has agreed to make a $15 million settlement payment to the federal government to resolve whistleblower allegations that the company, back when it was known as Questcor Pharmaceuticals, provided benefits and other kickbacks to physicians to induce them to… More