Stationed at Camp Lejeune? You'll Want to Read This.

Posted by Bennett Gore on Apr 28, 2017 10:47:20 AM

We've written before about Camp Lejeune in North Carolina and the effects of the contaminated water on servicemen and their families. 

We have a quick update to share with you today regarding Camp Lejeune — the VA has officially established presumptions for the service connection of eight diseases associated with exposure to the contaminants in the water supply.

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Topics: Veterans Affairs

BNTD’s Nichols, Bluestein and Sullivan selected for 2017 Super Lawyers List

Posted by Allison Sullivan on Apr 28, 2017 10:12:34 AM

We have some news to share from the office here at BNTD Law — partners John Nichols, Marti Bluestein, and Allison Sullivan have all been recently recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine! More information continues below.

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Topics: News

Workers Compensation and Medicare: What if You Settle Your Case?

Posted by Allison Sullivan on Apr 18, 2017 8:54:32 AM

Last week, we took a look at how Workers Compensation claims can affect other government benefits, such as Social Security Disability (or SSDI), Medicare, and more.

One thing we just touched on in that post was how your access to and benefits from Medicare can be affected.

Today, we'll go a little more in-depth and answer the question, "What happens to my Medicare if I settle my Workers Compensation claim?"

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Topics: Worker's Compensation

Does Workers Compensation Affect Medicare or Other Benefits?

Posted by Allison Sullivan on Apr 6, 2017 12:48:39 PM

Workers Compensation can be granted for any number of workplace-related injuries or illnesses caused by the workplace environment, including slips and falls, mental injuries, and more.

Previously, we've answered Workers Compensation question like:

Many workers who receive Workers Compensation may do so while receiving other benefits like SSDI or Medicare, and this grows more common as the average age of the American employee rises. Does Workers Compensation affect Medicare or other government benefits? Let's take a look.

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Topics: Worker's Compensation