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" OFegley Speaker at Union Safety Conference "
Pennsylvania Attorney News
(Indiana, Pennsylvania).Wayne S. Fegley, an attorney with Michael J. O'Connor & Associates, was a speaker during the Safety and Health Conference hosted by Pennsylvania Center for the Study of Labor Relations, Indiana University of Pennsylvania on May 18-21, 2004.
The theme of the conference was "Don't Work Blindfolded". During the conference, Attorney Fegley spoke about "Understanding Your Pre-Litigation Rights Under the Workers' Compensation Act" and "Surveillance and Privacy Issues". Attorney Fegley provided an overview of workers' compensation lost wage and medical benefits. Attorney Fegley stressed the importance of properly documenting a work injury. He also discussed the basics of steps and documentation involved when injured at work as well as privacy issues related to surveillance, independent medical exams, rehabilitation nurses and vocational interviews.
Attorney Fegley brings 12 years of workers' compensation experience to the law firm of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates handling litigation, specific loss, and death benefits. According to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation, the total lost-time work injury and illness cases reported was 95,206 for the year 2002. This is 5.3% percent increase from 2001. Michael J. O'Connor & Associates proactively fights to create safe working conditions, change the laws and attitudes that continue to suppress injured workers and secures just and fair remedies for those hurt at work.
The team at Michael J. O'Connor & Associates is ready to begin tackling your legal problem today. Email or Call our toll free number at 1.800.518.4LAW for a free initial consultation and review of your case.
