Workplace safety for federal employees has improved dramatically in recent years. Indeed, federal law entitles all employees to a safe workplace, giving you the right to speak up about hazards without fear of retaliation. Despite safety improvements and regulations, federal workplace accidents still occur daily across the country. If you’re hurt on the job, you […]
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Can My Employer Retaliate Against Me for Filing a Federal Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Getting injured in a workplace accident is never an enjoyable experience—not just because of the pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills you must face, but also because you fear retaliation if you file a federal workers’ compensation claim. Most states, but not all, have provisions prohibiting employers from retaliating when their workers file […]
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2021 Medical Benefits Updates from FECA
Helping Federal Workers File COVID-19 Claims If you’re a federal worker who has been impacted by COVID-19, you have a right to file a claim to receive compensation. Aumiller Lomax is here to assist you through this process that may be complicated if you aren’t familiar with the legal system. FECA has released medical benefits […]
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COVID-19 Updates on Federal Employees’ Compensation Act
Department of Labor OWCP Information Since early 2020, COVID-19 has created a new way of life and impacted many American workers. Aumiller Lomax wants to provide you with the valuable information you need, including COVID-19 updates on the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. We realize the information provided by the Department of Labor OWCP can be […]
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When Postal Employees Are Injured on the Job
Federal Workers’ Comp Lawyers for Injured U.S.P.S. Employees Aumiller Lomax Discusses FECA Procedure for Postal Workers U.S. Postal employees face some of the toughest challenges for OWCP claims out of any federal agency. At Aumiller Lomax, we work with injured employees through the USPS federal workers’ compensation process to ensure they meet and file by […]
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Differences Between Federal Workers’ Compensation vs. Federal Disability Retirement
Federal Disability Retirement & Federal Workers’ Compensation Explained Aumiller Lomax wants our clients to get the benefits they deserve after being injured, and our extensive knowledge and experience in federal compensation give us valuable expertise. When you need financial support, two federal programs may apply to your situation: federal disability retirement and federal workers’ compensation. […]
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Federal Workers- Types of Work -Related Injuries
Common Types of Federal Employee Injuries Injuries and illnesses suffered by federal workers on the job are eligible for various types of workers’ compensation. Benefits federal employees may be eligible for include lost wages, medical assistance, and schedule awards. Aumiller Lomax specializes in federal compensation law and represents clients throughout the country. We get our […]
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How Do I Know if I Need a Federal Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Federal employees who have been injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits that include money for lost wages, medical bills, rehabilitation, and other assistance related to recovery. Aumiller Lomax is a team of federal compensation lawyers representing federal employees nationwide who have suffered a workplace injury. As federal workers’ compensation attorneys, we […]
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A Message About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The coronavirus outbreak is on everyone’s mind. Everyone, from individuals to businesses to governments, are all attempting to figure out how to best handle this situation. Aumiller Lomax is no different. Our goal is to maintain a balance between our level of service and the health and well-being of our staff and clients. We remain […]
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What is OWCP and Why Do I Need a Lawyer?
A federal worker is distinctly different from any other worker for various reasons. That includes workers compensation for injuries and/or illnesses when performing their job duties. In these cases, these claims by federal workers are actually governed by FECA (Federal Employees Compensation Act), and they are administered by OWCP (Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs) under […]