Susan D. Ament

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How do I appeal a workers’ compensation decision?

By Susan D. Ament, Keith E. Donovan, Matthew R. Fogg, Kevin G. Healy, Michael G. Owen, Clayton E. Bunting, Wilson A. Gualpa, Ross C. Karsnitz on October 27, 2016

Posted In Workers' Compensation

In Delaware, employees who are injured on the job are often entitled to workers' compensation benefits for medical expenses and wages lost by being unable to work during their recovery. However, in some cases, the injured worker's claim may be denied, or the employer and employee may be unable to reach an agreement on what benefits are owed. More ›

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What might prevent me from being able to recover workers’ compensation benefits for a workplace injury?

By Susan D. Ament, Keith E. Donovan, Matthew R. Fogg, Michael G. Owen, Clayton E. Bunting, Wilson A. Gualpa, Ross C. Karsnitz on May 3, 2016

People who were injured on the job often count on workers' compensation benefits to cover related medical bills and provide temporary total disability payments until they are well enough to return to work. Workers' compensation is a system, created by the Delaware legislature, which has become by law automatically part of your employment contract and provides benefits to workers who are injured while working. Employers with one or more employees are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. The workers' compensation statute prohibits an employer from firing or, in any other manner, discriminating against an employee for filing a claim for benefits. If you were recently injured in an on-the-job accident, here's what you need to know about workers' compensation claims in Delaware.  More ›

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Top 3 Mistakes That Can Hurt Wrongful Death Claims

By Kevin G. Healy, Susan D. Ament, Keith E. Donovan, Matthew R. Fogg, Michael G. Owen, Clayton E. Bunting, Wilson A. Gualpa, Ross C. Karsnitz on March 9, 2016

Posted In Serious Injury, Wrongful Death

Avoid these common mistakes that can hurt a wrongful death claim. Learn more about how to protect your case and obtain the compensation you deserve. More ›

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Don’t Face It Alone: Delaware Workers' Compensation Lawyers Can Help Maximizes Benefits

By Susan D. Ament, Keith E. Donovan, Matthew R. Fogg, Michael G. Owen, Clayton E. Bunting, Wilson A. Gualpa, Ross C. Karsnitz on February 17, 2016

Posted In Workers' Compensation

Workers’ compensation benefits exist to protect employees after a workplace injury or illness. More ›

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Delaware Workers Compensation Temporary Total Disability Lawyers

By Susan D. Ament, Keith E. Donovan, Matthew R. Fogg, Kevin G. Healy, Michael G. Owen, Clayton E. Bunting, Wilson A. Gualpa, Ross C. Karsnitz on December 18, 2015

Posted In Workers' Compensation

When a Delaware workplace injury or illness leaves an employee unable to work for a specific period of time, temporary total disability benefits can fill the wage gap. More ›

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