In January 2017, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) had a statement published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine regarding obesity and how employers can help manage its impact. Bloom Law Office specializes in workers' compensation cases, and there's been...
Child support payments are decided either between parents or with a court order. Bloom Law Office specializes in child support cases and enforcement, putting the child's needs and welfare first. The amount is based on the parents' income as well as the child's accustomed lifestyle...
A new year, a new time to reflect on lessons learned from 2017. At Bloom Law Office, we spend January taking a look at workers' compensation issues from the last year to prepare for 2018 concerns. Understanding Workers' Compensation Rules A big one is transparency with workers....
The "easiest" type of divorce is uncontested which means both parties agree to the terms and sign the divorce papers. However, the professionals at Bloom Law Office know that sometimes divorces are contested, and it can get especially prickly when one party won't sign the...
At Bloom Law Office, we start the New Year by reflecting on the major trends from 2017. See part two of our 2017 roundup and stay up to date on workers' compensation changes that may impact you if you suffer a work-related injury. Mental Health and...
Child support laws, and enforcement, in the U.S., were modeled after the English laws. Bloom Law Office specializes in child support enforcement, keeping up with the latest laws and trends to help your family. Before the 19th century in the US, the earliest child support...
As the workplace changes, so will workers' compensation benefits and claims. Bloom Law Office specializes in workers' compensation claims, and keeps a close eye on trends in the market. Election and Workers' Compensation In 2017, one of the biggest issues was the impact of the election. Under...
Just because a child custody order exists doesn’t mean both parents will follow it. At Bloom Law Office, attorneys have helped many parents struggling to get the other parent to abide by the custody order. Common violations include not abiding by the visitation rights, attempting...
When the rule of thumb is to always file a workers’ compensation claim, that leads to some strange claims and Bloom Law Office has seen a few. However, what’s even stranger is that some of these claims filed around the country have been paid out....
One of the most important aspects of any child custody case is deciding “parenting time.” At Bloom Law Office, a variety of customized parenting time plans have been created, each crafted to best suit the child while considering the desires of every parental and guardian...
In December at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the insurance solution company Instatec revealed a one of a kind solution to workers’ compensation claims. Bloom Law Office keeps an eye on these types of developments, and the Instatec answer is truly innovative—but will it...
New Jersey only allows same-sex civil unions, but as more places around the country make same-sex marriages legal, all states are facing issues regarding child custody cases. Bloom Law Office works with all parents to help create a parenting plan that’s best for the child....
The Digital Era has ushered an influx of virtual workers and telecommuters—many of whom are wondering if they still qualify for workers’ compensation coverage. It’s one of the most common questions asked at Bloom Law Office, and the answer is yes. Employers are required by...
Child custody cases are as varied as the parties involved, and at Bloom Law Office a number of complicated cases have been skillfully handled. However, some of the custody cases are beyond strange, like in 1991 when a woman shot and killed her two children...
If you've been injured at work, it's important that you are treated fairly and comprehensively by your employer, health care providers, and your legal team. In an example from the state of California, we look at how inconsistent treatment opened the door to a much...