Borofsky, Amodeo-Vickery & Bandazian http://www.e-atty.net Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 16 May 2012 20:16:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Upcoming Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Seminars in Manchester and Nashua http://www.e-atty.net/upcoming-personal-injury-workers-compensation-and-social-security-disability-seminars-in-concord-manchester-and-nashua http://www.e-atty.net/upcoming-personal-injury-workers-compensation-and-social-security-disability-seminars-in-concord-manchester-and-nashua#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:20 +0000 borofsky http://www.e-atty.net/?p=424 Upcoming Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Seminars in Manchester and Nashua]]> Borofsky, Amodeo-Vickery & Bandazian, P.A. will be hosting our next round of free Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability seminars May 22, 2012 in Manchester and Nashua.  If you have been injured in an accident, injured at work or are applying for Social Security disability, come to one of our seminars and learn about your rights. Our attorneys will address:

  • How to get fair value for your case and when to settle
  • How to get your bills paid
  • How to get the medical treatment you need
  • How to deal with insurance companies
  • The four main Workers’ Compensation benefits
  • Independent Medical Exams, Rehab Counselors, Surveillance, Hearings
  • Related topics, including the impact of the declining economy and Social Security Disability

Both seminars begin at 6:30 p.m.  In Manchester, the seminar will be held at our office at 708 Pine Street.  Free parking is available on the street and in our lot located behind the building.  The Nashua seminar will be held at our office at 24A Broad Street.  Free parking is available in the lot behind the office.

To register for one of these free informational seminars, please call or e-mail Borofsky, Amodeo-Vickery & Bandazian, P.A.

1-800-225-5852

mail@e-atty.net

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]]> http://www.e-atty.net/house-hearing-to-focus-on-how-disability-decisions-are-made/feed 0 11th Circuit to Weigh in on Medicare Reimbursement http://www.e-atty.net/11th-circuit-to-weigh-in-on-medicare-reimbursement http://www.e-atty.net/11th-circuit-to-weigh-in-on-medicare-reimbursement#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:22:10 +0000 borofsky http://www.e-atty.net/?p=710 11th Circuit to Weigh in on Medicare Reimbursement]]> Medicare is entitled to recoup medical bills it pays to a beneficiary when a primary payer, such as a defendant in a personal injury matter, exists.  The Medicare Secondary Payer Act gives Medicare this right, but it does not contain an explicit statute of limitations after which Medicare can no longer assert its right to reimbursement for paying a plaintiff's medical bills.  Without a statute of limitations the government could essentially come back to request repayment at any time.  The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is currently considering a case on appeal that would provide a definitive answer regarding the statute of limitations that applies to Medicare Secondary Payer claims.  At the same time, a bi-partisan bill called the Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act (SMART Act) is working its way through Congress.  The Act would set a three-year statute of limitations on Medicare's ability to seek reimbursement from plaintiffs after a settlement.  Check back with our website for updates regarding the issue.

]]> http://www.e-atty.net/11th-circuit-to-weigh-in-on-medicare-reimbursement/feed 0 “Lifestyle Discrimination” Claims Against Employers http://www.e-atty.net/lifestyle-discrimination-claims-against-employers http://www.e-atty.net/lifestyle-discrimination-claims-against-employers#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:16:05 +0000 borofsky http://www.e-atty.net/?p=700 "Lifestyle Discrimination" Claims Against Employers]]> "Lifestyle discrimination" claims against employers are on the rise.  For example, some employers attempt to prevent health insurance premium increases by regulating employee behavior like smoking or dieting outside of the workplace.  If you feel you've been a victim of "lifestyle discrimination" for your off-duty activities, contact our firm to discuss your options.

]]> http://www.e-atty.net/lifestyle-discrimination-claims-against-employers/feed 0 New Policy Prevents Disclosure of Administrative Law Judges’ Identities Prior to Hearings http://www.e-atty.net/new-policy-prevents-disclosure-of-administrative-law-judges-identities-prior-to-hearings http://www.e-atty.net/new-policy-prevents-disclosure-of-administrative-law-judges-identities-prior-to-hearings#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:36:40 +0000 borofsky http://www.e-atty.net/?p=640 New Policy Prevents Disclosure of Administrative Law Judges' Identities Prior to Hearings]]> The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) has instituted a new policy that will prevent disclosure of the identity of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) assigned to an SSDI or SSI case prior to the actual hearing.  This new policy impairs the ability to meet the individual preferences of the ALJs.  ALJs prepare for hearings in different ways.  For example, some require written arguments in advance and some require specific presentations at hearings.  By not divulging the identity of the ALJ until the time of the hearing, a representative cannot tailor his or her case to the ALJ.  The new policy will hurt efficiency at hearing offices and may have a negative effect on claims.

]]> http://www.e-atty.net/new-policy-prevents-disclosure-of-administrative-law-judges-identities-prior-to-hearings/feed 0 Exercising Discretion when Sharing Information on Social Media Sites http://www.e-atty.net/exercising-discretion-when-sharing-information-on-social-media-sites http://www.e-atty.net/exercising-discretion-when-sharing-information-on-social-media-sites#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:31:30 +0000 borofsky http://www.e-atty.net/?p=636 Exercising Discretion When Sharing Information on Social Media Sites]]> It is more important than ever to be vigilant about the information you share on social media sites (e.g. Facebook).  Social media users’ activity–online and offline–is now much easier to track as a result of the integration between social media sites and third party applications or websites.  For example, if you allow Facebook to show that you have “checked in” at a location or authorize a website to share the fact that you have visited the site, you create a trail that could be used against you.  In addition, devices and applications, once enabled, can automatically track and share your activity without any action on your part.  Deleting posts after the fact will not completely erase the trail you leave; and deleting posts may create legal problems for you in certain situations.  The best way to protect yourself is to carefully consider what you are posting before you post, and if in doubt, don’t post.

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]]> http://www.e-atty.net/new-ada-accommodation-rules/feed 0 California Class Action Challenges Facebook’s “Sponsored Stories” Advertisements http://www.e-atty.net/california-class-action-challenges-facebooks-sponsored-stories-advertisements http://www.e-atty.net/california-class-action-challenges-facebooks-sponsored-stories-advertisements#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:47:56 +0000 borofsky http://www.e-atty.net/?p=609 California Class Action Challenges Facebook's "Sponsored Stories" Advertisements]]> A California class action suit is challenging Facebook's "sponsored story" advertisements.  In Fraley v. Facebook, the lead plaintiff visited a website and "liked" the sponsor's product to qualify for a free software demonstration but did not knowingly give permission for Facebook to use her name or likeness to endorse the product.  Facebook attached her name and image to a paid advertisement, stating that she "liked" the product, leading to a lawsuit.  For a copy of the Court's order regarding the claims against Facebook, see http://epic.org/privacy/vppa/Fraley%20v.%20Facebook%20%28appropriation%20case%29%20Order%2012-16.pdf .

]]> http://www.e-atty.net/california-class-action-challenges-facebooks-sponsored-stories-advertisements/feed 0 Attorney Chris Bandazian Re-elected to a Second Three-Year Term on Bedford Town Council http://www.e-atty.net/attorney-chris-bandazian-re-elected-to-a-second-three-year-term-on-bedford-town-council http://www.e-atty.net/attorney-chris-bandazian-re-elected-to-a-second-three-year-term-on-bedford-town-council#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:47:32 +0000 borofsky http://www.e-atty.net/?p=571 Attorney Chris Bandazian Re-elected to a Second Three-Year Term on Bedford Town Council]]> Chris was re-elected to a second three-year term on the Bedford Town Council in March 2011, and was voted by the Town Council to serve as Vice Chairman.  Chris previously served on the Town Council as an appointed member in 2004-2005.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Bedford Energy Commission, as a member of the Merrimack Valley Regional Water District Board, as a member of the Bedford Community Television Board, as a Bedford School Board liaison, and as an alternate member of the Bedford Planning Board.
 

]]> http://www.e-atty.net/attorney-chris-bandazian-re-elected-to-a-second-three-year-term-on-bedford-town-council/feed 0 New Policy Statements Prohibit Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Pregnancy http://www.e-atty.net/new-policy-statements-prohibit-discrimination-based-on-gender-identity-and-pregnancy http://www.e-atty.net/new-policy-statements-prohibit-discrimination-based-on-gender-identity-and-pregnancy#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 19:29:01 +0000 borofsky http://www.e-atty.net/?p=591 New Policy Statements Prohibit Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Pregnancy]]> The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new policy statement that adds gender identity and pregnancy status to the list of protected categories in its equal employment opportunity policy.  In addition to other classes that were already protected, the updated agency policy now prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity or pregnancy when making hiring decisions, handing out promotions and making disciplinary determinations.  To view the full press release, go to: http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/oasam/OASAM20110618.htm

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