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Improving Your Odds for Approval at a Social Security Hearing

Social Security Disability, Talking Law

The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes monthly performance statistics for each regional ODAR (Office of Disability Adjudication and Review). At HensonFuerst, we monitor those statistics so that we can better assist our clients. Over the past year, we’ve noticed a disturbing trend: Approval rates in the majority of ODARs across the country have been going …

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Ghost Workers' Compensation Insurance Harm Injured Workers

Workers Compensation

Good general contractors demand proof of Workers’ Compensation insurance before hiring subcontractors. This type of insurance–commonly known as Workers’ Comp–protects workers if they are injured on the job by paying for their medical bills and other costs. But today, the News & Observer published a story that sheds light on a scam that puts workers …

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Recall of Stryker Hip Replacements

Defective Product, Health and Safety, Medical Devices, Recalls

Another hip replacement recall.  Stryker Corp. has recalled two hip replacement devices: the Rejuvenate, and the ABG II modular-neck stems. The devices are being recalled because of risks of corrosion and “fretting,” or corrosion made worse by abrasive wear. The company says that the corrosion “may result in adverse local tissue reactions manifesting in pain …

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