It's important to know your rights and what to expect during an Independent Medical Examination (IME) for a workers' compensation claim. Were you injured at work and are now going through the process of filing a workers' comp claim? One step in … [Read more...] about Your Rights During an Independent Medical Examination (IME) for a Workers’ Comp Claim
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How Often Do I Need to Visit My Workers Compensation Doctor?
How often you need to visit your workers' compensation doctor depends on several factors, including the severity of your injury and what your doctor says. One question that many people have after being injured at work is how often they can see … [Read more...] about How Often Do I Need to Visit My Workers Compensation Doctor?
7 Common Questions to Expect from an Independent Medical Examiner
An employer or their insurance company may hire an independent medical examiner (IME) to provide an opinion about whether an employee's injury is work-related. As anyone who's been through a workers' compensation claim knows, there's often a lot … [Read more...] about 7 Common Questions to Expect from an Independent Medical Examiner
Are You Required to Seek Medical Care Outside of Working Hours at Your Employer’s Request?
Is it possible for your employer to make you stay at work if you require medical attention? Here's what you need to know. Consider the following scenario: you are injured at work and require immediate medical attention, but your boss requires you … [Read more...] about Are You Required to Seek Medical Care Outside of Working Hours at Your Employer’s Request?
4 Things Your Doctor Will Want to Know After a Work-Related Orthopedic Injury
Here are four essential things the IME doctor will typically want to know after a work-related orthopedic injury. After suffering a work-related orthopedic injury, your employer’s insurer may request that you undergo an independent medical … [Read more...] about 4 Things Your Doctor Will Want to Know After a Work-Related Orthopedic Injury
“Can My Employer Attend My Workers Comp Medical Appointments?”
In Missouri, your employer generally has no legal right to attend your workers' comp medical appointments — even if they're a qualified medical practitioner. Still, it's not uncommon for an employer to insist on being present during workers' comp … [Read more...] about “Can My Employer Attend My Workers Comp Medical Appointments?”