February 3, 2008
What to you do in Virginia if you suffer an injury at work?
First, you should report even trivial injuries to your employer immediately and make sure a written accident report is filled out and sent to the employer’s insurance company.
Second, you should seek prompt medical attention for your injury. You do have a right to request the employer or his insurer to provide you a panel of three doctors from which to choose your treating doctor.
Second, you have two years from the date of your accident to file a claim with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. If you have medical bills or lost time and the insurance company has not sent you an agreement to be filed with the Commission, it is your obligation as an injured worker to file a Claim for Benefits with the Commission within two (2) years of the date of your accident.
Third, if your claim is disputed by the insurance company, then you need to contact an attorney preferably an attorney who is experienced in Virginia Workers’ Compensation Law.
Fourth, you need to know the Worker’s Compensation Insurance Company is not the Commission. Thus, even though you have reported your claim to the insurance company that is not filing a claim. You file a claim by calling 1-877-664-2466 and requesting a Claim for Benefits form from the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. You fill this out and file it with the Commission. You need to include your relevant medical reports when you file a Claim for Benefits.
Fifth, the insurance company will want to take a recorded statement from you right after your accident. You may want to seriously consider consulting an experienced workers compensation attorney before you give such a recorded statement.
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About The Author
Gerald G. Lutkenhaus has been practicing workers compensation law in Virginia for over 30 years. In 1999 he was recognized in Richmond Magazine as the best Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Central Virginia. He has received the highest rating by Martindale Hubbell, an organization that rates attorneys. For more information contact our web sites at http://www.geraldlutkenhaus.com or http://www.virginiadisabilitylawyer.com
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Free agency has changed much of the NFL draft projections. Additionally, the scouting combine changed the fortunes of many prospects, dropping some and moving up others on draft boards.
Even though there will be many changes between now and April 29th, Todd Lokken, President of Strategic Fantasy Football has taken a look at the top ten picks in this year’s draft. “Many players coming out of school still have a chance to improve their position through individual workouts, while others could bottom out with poor results at the same workouts”, says Lokken. Therefore, with a month to go, here is a look at the top 10 picks:
1) Houston Texans: Reggie Bush, RBUSC. No way Houston trades this pick, and Bush has been the target since the middle of the 2005 college season.
2) New Orleans Saints: D’Brickashaw Ferguson, OTVirginia. “The Saints need a tackle, and Ferguson is the best on the board right now”, says Lokken. However, do not be surprised if the Saints trade this pick and try to get Ferguson later in the top 10.
3) Tennessee Titans: Matt Leinart, QBUSC. Lokken says, “If Leinart had come out last year, he would have been the top pick”. However, number 3 isn’t too bad, especially with Steve McNair on the downside of his career.
4) New York Jets: Vince Young, QBTexas. “Ok, so the Jets traded for Patrick Ramsey. He is not a long term solution.”, says Lokken. Look for the Jets to still take a QB this year, and imagine Vince Young in the big apple!
5) Green Bay Packers: AJ Hawk, LBOhio State. The Packers have had some shoddy defense for some time. Those in Packer country know that the Mike Sherman era allowed the Packers to get worse and worse on defense every year, so this pick is a great start to rebuilding the defense.
6) San Francisco 49ers: Vernon Davis, TEMaryland. Since they traded top receiver Brandon Lloyd, the 49ers will be working to surround Alex Smith with quality receivers, and Davis fills that role. “Look for him to make an impact fantasy wise in his first year”, says Lokken.
7) Oakland Raiders: Haloti Ngata, DTOregon. Oakland would clearly love a QB in this spot, but it is doubtful that Young or Leinart will still be available. While Jay Cutler may be a possibility, it is more likely that Oakland try to trade up (possibly with New Orleans) to grab a QB.
Buffalo Bills: Broderick Bunkley, DTFlorida State. While Buffalo would love to have Ngata, Oakland will grab him before Buffalo. “However, if Oakland does move up, then Buffalo may certainly wind up with Ngata”, says Lokken.
9) Detroit Lions: Michael Huff, DBTexas. The Lions need defensive help, and Huff brings instant credibility to the NFL. This should not be much of a surprise.
10) Arizona Cardinals: Jay Cutler, QBVanderbilt. While Dennis Green and the Cardinals in general have a history of surprise at the NFL draft, the current rumor suggests the Cardinals will go with a QB here. That rumor should ring true, as Cutler should be available.
“Free agency is still in full swing, and couple that with draft workouts, the first round, especially the top 5, is in tremendous flux”, says Lokken. “Look for many things to change before April 29th, and expect many surprises even on draft day.”
Strategic Fantasy Football provides fantasy football analysis and strategy for players of fantasy football. For more information, contact Todd Lokken at 847.985.8566.
This article may be reprinted in full so long as the resource box and the live links are included intact. All rights reserved. Copyright 2006 Strategic Fantasy Football.
About The Author
Todd Lokken publishes articles and reports and provides news, views and information about fantasy sports and at http://www.toddlokken.com
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My 14 month old daughter will bite another child if that child has anything my child wants. How can I stop this behavior?
Child biting is common, but serious and must be attended to swiftly and
consistently, so children learn it is not appropriate. In order to understanding this
behavior, you need to know something about development. For instance, a baby
may bite because she’s teething and it feels good to bite down on something when
gums are sore. Toddlers are in the oral stage and explore the world primarily
through their mouths. This means they put things in their mouths that they
shouldn’t and it also means they sometimes bite. During the toddler years is when it
is appropriate to teach a child that biting others is unacceptable.
Understand that child biting and hitting often occur because young
children don’t know how to express themselves verbally. They may bite to make
contact with another child or to defend themselves when threatened. They may bite
because they’re frustrated, angry or overwhelmed or because they want something
that isn’t theirs.
As a parent, you can stop child biting by giving your child alternative means to
make contact with others, to defend herself and to express her feelings, rather than
acting out when she feels overwhelmed. This is how you begin to cultivate
emotional intelligence in your child.
How to Stop a Child from Biting
Take each instance of child biting behavior and use it as an opportunity to teach
your child that such behavior is not acceptable. For instance, if you see your child
bite another child, rush over and say to the child, “Ouch! That must have hurt! Are
you okay?” Your compassion for the child your child has bitten will help your
daughter start to have compassion for others and see how her behavior impacts
them. If your daughter bites to get attention, she will also learn that biting others
does not get her what she wants because at least initially, your attention is focused
on the victim.
Take your daughter aside and say with a sad face, “You hurt your friend.” State this
as a fact, not as an accusation. You don’t want to shame or belittle her for behavior,
but you want her to start to see how her behavior hurts others.
Try to discover the need that drove your daughter’s behavior. Was she tired, hungry,
scared? Was she feeling ignored by her friend? Was she angry? Tease out and do
your best to answer this need.
Ask your daughter how she thinks her friend feels. (If you have ever been bitten by a
child, then you know firsthand how shocking this can be. When my eldest son was
14 months old, he had a modeling job with another child. Before the photographer
took the photos, he offered the toddlers something to eat. Being the sweet child my
son was, rather than take something first for himself, he offered the girl a cracker
and as he fed it to her, she bit him hard. He was absolutely stunned and cried like it
was the end of the world and in that moment, it was because in exchange for his
kindness and generosity, he got violence.) If your daughter can’t identify her
feelings yet (which is normal at this age), help her out. Offer feeling words like sad,
scared or angry. Next, ask her what she can do to help her friend feel better. Maybe
she can give her a hug (if the child will let her), say she’s sorry or offer to share one
of her toys.
Take each instance of child biting behavior and use it as an opportunity to
teach.
Since your daughter seems to have difficulty sharing, teach her how by role playing.
Buy her a new, inexpensive toy and show her how two people can share the same
item by taking turns. Make your turn first. If she tries to grab the toy, tell her that
she must wait until her turn or you cannot share the toy with her. After she’s had
her turn, suggest that next time she plays with a friend, she can share and wait
when it’s not her turn. If she wants to use something the other child has, she can
offer to share something of hers. Of course, it is up to the other child to decide if
sharing will occur. When she plays with other children, always make sure she has
something to share.
After all is said and done, ask your child how she feels about making things better
with her friend. If she can’t answer and at 14 months, she probably won’t be able to,
emphasize how good it feels to make someone feel better when you have hurt
them.
Again, your child will not understand most of this, but start the process of
compassion-building now. By responding swiftly and compassionately, teasing out
the need that drove the behavior and helping your child take responsibility for
making amends, the biting behavior will cease.
Laura Ramirez is the author of the multiple award-winning book, Keepers of
the Children: Native American Wisdom and Parenting - this
parenting book combines
ancient native principles (such as stewardship) with heart-centered
psychology to teach parents how to raise children to develop their strengths
and unfold their spiritual nature. More than just a book on parenting, it
shows how parenting is a path of personal growth for child and parent.
Laura is also the publisher of Family Matters Online
Parenting Magazine which
offers insights into the core issues today’s parents face. She lives with her
husband and children in the Northern Nevada foothills. Laura teaches online
parenting classes and is available for speaking engagements.
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