Will I Receive a Settlement at a Workers Compensation Mediation?
I often discuss mediation with my clients. When I do this, I almost always ask them if they know what a mediation is. Some of them have a basic understanding of mediation. Others are not familiar with mediation at all. In this article, I will discuss what mediation is generally and talk specifically about what […]
Requesting a Workers Compensation Hearing
Unfortunately, insurance companies often do not pay the workers’ compensation benefits they should. To get the benefits you deserve, you may have to request a workers compensation hearing. This article discusses how you can request a hearing and gives some insight into what happens between the time you request a hearing and when you go […]
Getting Proper Medical Treatment for Neck Injuries
Many people suffer neck injuries at work each year. While some of these injuries are minor, many injuries can cause you to miss months or longer from work. Some injuries require extensive medical treatment including surgery and other procedures. If you injure your neck and get medical treatment, the doctor may diagnose you with a […]
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 […]
Beating Insurance Company Medical Treatment Denials
Probably the most common reason people call me about their workers compensation case is medical treatment denials by the insurance company. These treatment denials come in several forms: An actual denial – “We are denying payment for your surgery.” A partial denial – “We will approve your medical treatment but you have to have it […]
Workers’ Compensation Court
Many people have questions about workers compensation hearings. Some of the questions that people wonder about are: Are workers compensation hearings like the courtrooms shown on TV? How long it will take to get to court? Will their case will be decided by a jury? This article will attempt to provide a general overview of […]
What Does A Permanent Partial Disability Rating Mean?
Permanent partial disability benefits can be one of the most difficult workers compensation benefits to understand. You should receive them if you have a permanent impairment as a result of your work injury. But many people do not even know about permanent partial disability. Usually, people find out about it when: They receive a form […]
