The human spine is a fascinating yet complicated structure. It does so much, and for the most part is very strong. But in an accident, the jar of sudden impact can render it vulnerable and results in serious personal injury from the base of the skull to the lower lumbar region. Here’s a …
Workers' Compensation
Denial of Medical Care in Your Workers’ Compensation Case
We have many clients who think they have no avenues to recover under the workers' compensation system because they have not received medical treatment through a workers' compensation provider. Many times, their boss or supervisor tells them to get treated by their personal physician instead of …
Depositions in a Workers’ Compensation Case
In a workers' compensation case that's being litigated, the attorney for the insurance company usually takes the deposition of the injured worker. It's their chance to obtain background information on the injured worker and to explore issues regarding the accident, the injury and the injured …
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Workers’ Compensation
It's extremely important to inform your workers' compensation attorney if you have either a current bankruptcy claim or plan on filing for bankruptcy after your workers' compensation case has begun. Any representation in your workers' compensation case needs to be approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy …
Employer Bullying in Your Workers’ Compensation Case
At times, a supervisor or supervisors will attempt to bully you into not reporting a claim. They may say things like, "I wouldn't file a claim if you want to keep your job." Or they may tell you there was no way you could have been hurt on the job, that it's impossible. First off, don't listen to …
Facebook and Social Media
Let's be clear about one thing – workers' compensation insurance companies do not make money by paying out on claims. They make money by collecting premiums and investing that money. The more they have to pay out, the smaller their profit margin will be. One of the tools at their disposal …
