Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl

Social Security Administration to “Fast Track,” Up To 150,000 Disability Claims. Is Yours One of Them!?

Ryan — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:19:10 +0000

According to a recent article, Social Security Administration plans to add more conditions to certain programs that allow for disability appeal claims to be fast tracked. The article, published on Yahoo! News details twelve new medical conditions that have been added to a list that may qualify an applicant for a Fast Track Effort on his or her disability appeal.

Our firm handles dozens of Social Security Disability appeal cases every year. Please contact us if you have been denied Social Security Disability benefits or SSI benefits, and we can assist you. We can also investigate whether your disabling condition is one that may qualify for a Fast Track Effort to get your claim heard quickly.

Boston Globe Article Reports Work Related Injuries Amongst Teens in Massachusetts a “Major Problem.”

Ryan — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:58:25 +0000

BOSTON, MA – A recent article published in the Boston Globe cites injuries to teenagers are, “A major problem,” according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The article can be found here. The article further goes on to state that rules are often “flouted” for minors. The majority of injuries to teenagers take place in retail jobs or those in the the food preparation and service industry.

The article reports that the injuries are often serious ones such as cuts from deli/meat slicers and back/neck pain as a result heavy lifting in service and landscaping jobs. The article also reported, “One local teen, who asked not to be identified fearing retaliation from his boss, described going onto a highway to retrieve supermarket carts.”

Everyone, regardless of age, has the right to expect nothing less than a safe working environment. If you are injured at work, do not hesitate to immediately report the injury to your employer.

If you feel that your rights have been violated with respect to an injury you sustained on the job, please contact us to discuss your situation.

Attorney Deborah G. Kohl to Participate in a Celebration of 100 Years of Workers’ Compensation

Ryan — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:09:11 +0000

BOSTON, MA – Attorney Deborah G. Kohl will join the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group, and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys on April 7, 2011 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, MA to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the enactment of the first Workers’ Compensation Laws of 1911.

Attorney Kohl has served on the planning committee for this historic event for more than two years. The celebration will include a symposium entitled Workers’ Compensation: A Centennial History and the Future, and will be highlighted with presentations from Professor John Burton (Rutgers University & Cornell), Professor Les Boden (Boston University), Dean Emily Spieler (Northeastern University Law School) and Dr. Richard Victor (Workers Compensation Research Institute). Following the symposium, a Centennial Reception & Dinner will be held with a keynote speech from Lex Larson; Author of the treatise “Larson: Workers’ Compensation Law.”

Attorney Kohl has worked diligently on this project as she proudly celebrates the historic anniversary of one of the most important legislative movements in our country’s history.

Deborah G. Kohl Elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance

jwilliams — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:17:31 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC— The National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI) has accepted 42 distinguished new members, bringing the total active membership to over 800. (See below for a complete list of new members and their affiliations.)

“At a time when U.S. social insurance programs are continuously capturing news headlines and the attention of policymakers, NASI looks forward to recognizing, using, and sustaining the expertise of our new members,” said NASI President Janice Gregory. “As NASI members, these dedicated public servants, business leaders, legal experts, professors, administrators, and advocates have — and will continue to play — an important role in strengthening social insurance and economic security for Americans.”

Academy members are recognized experts in Social Security, Medicare and health coverage, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and related social assistance and private employee benefits. Individuals selected for membership have distinguished themselves by improving the quality of research, administration, or policymaking in one or more of these areas. Members of the Academy volunteer their time in study panels, advisory committees, conferences, and they participate in NASI’s other research, education, communication, and leadership development initiatives.

Membership in NASI is an honor for which individuals are nominated by two current Academy members. For more information on NASI membership, visit the “About NASI” section of the NASI website (www.nasi.org).

The National Academy of Social Insurance is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization made up of the nation’s leading experts on social insurance. Its mission is to promote understanding and informed policymaking on social insurance and related programs through research, public education, training, and the open exchange of ideas.