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A comment on Electrolux Iowa Plant Closings, Exporting America’s Middle Class

Mike Bryant — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:17:47 GMT

We saw these same layoffs here in St Cloud over the last couple of years. It actually was the reason the recent downturn didn't hit as bad, BECAUSE IT ALREADY HAPPENED. The sad thing is , if those groups you point out did speak up, it still might not be on the side of the average person. Why start now. Good luck and my prayers are with the people and their families who will feel the impact of this. Also all of the small businesses that will feel it a little bit later.

A comment on Construction Safety: Falling pole kills co-worker, benefits may depend on a quick investigation

Steve Lombardi — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:36:14 GMT

Mr. Ewing: I disagree with your characterization of what I want or why I might want it. Do you have some connection this company? I was very fair with what the owner's do and why. On the contrary if working people who are unfamiliar with accident investigation of litigation don't appreciate what happens after an accidental death at the workplace, they often times find themselves at a disadvantage later on when it occurs to them they are being mistreated by the insurance company. So I have to wonder what would motivate you to not want a lawyer involved with protecting the dependents right to receive benefits. And the answer is...

A comment on Construction Safety: Falling pole kills co-worker, benefits may depend on a quick investigation

Timothy Smith — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:00:48 GMT

M Ewing:

I have to disagree. It's been my experience that attorneys for the injured worker are the only ones that can find the truth...

I had a case a few years back where the insurance company [for the employer whose negligence killed an employee on the work site]had an investigator on site immediately following the accident. Within 24 hours, that insurance company investigator [bought and paid for] had pinned the blame on the dead employee through some bizzare analysis that no other subsequent investigator agreed with. If a family wants the truth about what happened, the last thing they REALLY need is an employer's insurance company involved in the investigation. They'll pin it on the employee every time. Find a competent attorney if you want to get to the bottom of what actually happened.

A comment on Construction Safety: Falling pole kills co-worker, benefits may depend on a quick investigation

M Ewing — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:14:04 GMT

It appears that Mr. Lombardi is only interested in doing what is right as long as it contributes to his welfare. I am a safety professional and can tell anyone who will listen that if you want the truth the last thing you need is lawyers involved in any accident investigation. Never once did he ask what could have been done to prevent this terrible opccurrence.

A comment on Construction Injuries: Let the process begin

Wayne Parsons — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:39:48 GMT

Great article Megan. Construction workers are in harms ay and often they get injured due to the company trying to save money.

A comment on Iowa Workers Compensation: Single car accidents where the working driver is killed

Wayne Parsons — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:39:21 GMT

Our thoughts go out to the Buckner family. I do wonder how we sort all of this out. The family is faced with a life without Matthew. They will seek help and come to consumer attorneys like you, Steve. Will the kids be able to go to college? Will Mrs. Bruckner survive her broken heart? We are all together in this I think. I note that I did not hear Matthew Buckner mentioned in the reports on major media news today. I heard about trillions of dollars going to AIG and a Wall Street elite culture. Nothing about Matthew Buckner's kids and grieving widow. Thanks Steve. This message draws out the conflict between money and people.

A comment on Iowa Workers Compensation: Single car accidents where the working driver is killed

Wayne Parsons — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:39:13 GMT

A comment on Iowa Workers Compensation: Single car accidents where the working driver is killed

Wayne Parsons — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:39:03 GMT

A comment on Brain Damage Caused By Manganese Contained In Welding Fumes: Will Manganese Prove to be the Next Asbestos?

Kelly — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:08:51 GMT

Thanks for the information on brain damage. It's interesting to see what kinds of things can cause it!

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A comment on Iowa Workers' Compensation: Released back to work, then laid off, what do I do?

Wayne Parsons — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:05:22 GMT

Great article. This is a huge problem across the country and many workers fall victim to termination because they don't know the law. You have helped get the word out.