Do Armed Robberies Cause PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions of Americans. Many veterans suffer from it as a result of their service to our country. Many of our countries first responders suffer from it as well as a result of trauma encountered on the job. Of course, work-related PTSD is not limited to first responders. Many people experience […]
Opioid Treatment and Addiction after a Work Injury
Doctors often prescribe opioids to treat pain after a workers’ compensation injury. Doctors prescribe opioids because they can provide very good pain relief. Many people are familiar with the names of different opioid medications. Some of the most common ones include: Oxycontin Percocet Lorcet Demerol Norco Vicodin While these medications provide pain relief, it is […]
Should There Be A Workers’ Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment?
The cost of living almost always goes up each year. This increase in the cost of living is measured by the consumer price index (CPI). The CPI measures changes in prices paid by consumers for goods and services. It will tell you whether your money goes as far as it used to go. A review of […]
Crush Injuries at Work
Crush injuries occur when an object crushes all or part of a person’s body. These types of injuries can cause serious problems. Crush injuries to the whole body can be fatal. Crush injuries to part of the body can cause permanent pain and disability. This article discusses different types of crush injuries. This article also […]
Fired After Returning to Light Duty Work
Most people just want to get back to work as quick as they can after getting hurt at work. Unfortunately, employers do not always give you what you want or need after an injury. Some employers just do not have light duty work available. If your employer does not have suitable work available, they may […]
Do I Need Back Surgery?
Many people dread a doctor mentioning the possibility of back surgery. Unfortunately, serious back injuries happen too often at work. I have represented many clients who suffer from herniated discs, injured facet joints, and fractured vertebra as a result of injuries at work. Many of these clients have had back surgery. Sometimes, that surgery has […]
Why Do We Have Labor Day
Labor Day means the end of summer for many of us. It is a long weekend. If the weather is good, you may spend time at the pool or the lake. You will probably grill out. You may spend some time watching football. Labor Day used to be the time that children started back to […]
What Does A Workers’ Compensation Attorney Do?
I have served as a workers’ compensation attorney for over 15 years. I do not represent employers or workers’ compensation insurance companies. I only represent and help injured workers. Many people do not know what a workers’ compensation attorney that represents injured workers does. The information they do have about workers’ compensation attorneys comes from […]
My Workers’ Comp Doctor Has Nothing More To Offer Me
You have gotten some medical treatment from a workers’ comp doctor but are still in a lot of pain. The doctor tells you, “You are just going to have to learn to live with pain.” Is that right? Is there nothing you can do? Doctors cannot fix everything. But, that does not mean the workers’ […]
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Workers’ Compensation: Frame of Reference
I listened to an interesting podcast from Invisiblia recently called “Frame of Reference” (it was released on July 8, 2016). It really got me thinking about how what we think is affected by our experiences. I would recommend taking some time and listening to it. As I am writing this, the Presidential race is in full swing. […]
