Following an admitted injury it is very common for the employer to send the injured employee to “their” doctor. Typically, this is at a facility which deals frequently with injured workers. For many injured workers, although the doctor may be treating them, it is still not their doctor. In fact, they had no choice or [...]
On January 28th the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Committee (WCAC) met to discuss recommendations for changes to the workers’ compensation statute. This was the first time a proposed draft to the statute was made public. In its present form, it appears to be a “rough” draft. But if passed in roughly the same form, it would [...]
One of the many things that sets me apart from other attorneys is my accessibility. Not only am I available on my cell phone, email and at the office, I also can be found on a variety of social media outlets. Most evenings you can find me on facebook or twitter talking about work comp [...]
For many foreign born workers, obtaining medical treatment following a work injury can be extremely difficult. This can be due to misconceptions about the culture and language barriers. Let me give you an example. The other day I was sitting in on a statement of my client to an insurance adjuster and their interpreter. Fortunately, [...]
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