Though these events are designed to help bring workers together, socialize and unwind, in some cases, the event may lead to an injury. Workers’ compensation benefits may not apply to all injuries or illnesses a worker gets. The laws explicitly say that the health conditions must directly arise from the worker’s job, whether it’s the … Read more
Diagnostic testing may be requested by the insurance company in order to confirm an injured worker’s diagnosis. Diagnostic testing is a process of evaluating a person’s medical status to either reach or confirm a diagnosis. Testing takes on many forms, from X-rays, MRIs, blood tests, or even CAT scans. A medical professional will choose which … Read more
It is important to ensure that as many details regarding your injuries are recorded in the work injury report, regardless of how minor they may seem at the time. Picture this: you were carrying some work tools when you tripped and hurt your knee. You filed a report with your employer and went to the … Read more
New procedures or treatment may encounter some push back in workers’ compensation claims. People with all sorts of conditions will routinely be prescribed what is sometimes deemed as “non-traditional” treatment. These are procedures or medications that are roughly new to the world of medicine. It’s an essential component that allows the entire industry to improve, … Read more
This global pandemic has uprooted the lives of many American citizens, but those with an open workers’ compensation case may face a unique problem. Many injured workers are now being pressured into settling their cases in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, if you’re also under home isolation, you may be wondering if it’s … Read more
If your treatment is more urgent, you may be allowed to see a doctor fast, but don’t assume that the insurance company is done checking your story. In a worker’s compensation claim, once you notify your employer in writing of your injury or illness, the insurance company will take a closer look at your case … Read more