Often, when a worker injures his back on the job, the human resources manager will take down a claim and refer the worker to an industrial clinic for evaluation and treatment. All too often, the industrial clinic or other posted panel doctor will … [Continue reading] about Company Doctor Uses X-Rays Instead of MRI and Misses Herniated Disc
More Reasons Why Facebook can be Dangerous to Your Workers’ Comp. Case
Last year I published an article on this blog entitled "How Facebook Can Undermine Your Workers' Compensation Case." I pointed out then that the default "privacy" settings on Facebook offered very little privacy at all - your "wall" containing … [Continue reading] about More Reasons Why Facebook can be Dangerous to Your Workers’ Comp. Case
Case Study: Bilateral CTS and Workers’ Compensation
Repetitive motion injuries Repetitive motion injuries result from the repeating tasks required by certain jobs. It is also referred to as RSI or Repetitive Strain Injuries or Repetitive Stress Injuries and involves the musculoskeletal and nervous … [Continue reading] about Case Study: Bilateral CTS and Workers’ Compensation
Case Study: Auto Accident While On the Job
Case Study: Private investigator sustains 2 separate injuries while on the job "Mr. L," a private investigator, received significant injuries when he was working a case in bad weather. He was involved in a serious automobile accident when he lost … [Continue reading] about Case Study: Auto Accident While On the Job
Case Study: Back Injuries and Workers Compensation
The prevalence of on-the-job back injuries According to government statistics, nearly 20% of all the work-related injuries involve back injuries and back pain, especially lower the back area. The cost of these work injuries continues to soar - … [Continue reading] about Case Study: Back Injuries and Workers Compensation