Foreign-born workers face difficulties in obtaining workers' compensation benefits

On January 28, 2009, in Getting Back to Work, by Jerry Sisk

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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Factors involved in repetitive work injuries

On December 22, 2008, in Getting Back to Work, Getting the System, by Jerry Sisk

As I have discussed on previous posts, repetitive or Gillette type injuries can be caused from a variety of work factors.  These types of injuries can develop within a matter of minutes or within a matter of years.  The courts have not set a rule as to the duration of time it takes to develop [...]

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Rejecting a job offer can have serious consequences for your work comp benefits

On December 2, 2008, in Getting Back to Work, by Jerry Sisk

When an injured worker has been off of work due to a compensable work injury and receiving temporary total disability benefits, an employer may choose to offer work to the employee.  In many cases, the work offered may not be the most acceptable position to the injured worker.  Incidentally, in some cases, if the injured [...]

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