This morning I received a bill in my name for payment due. I called the establishment to inform them that this is a Worknman"s Comp claim and the employee there told me that it has not been filed with Workman's Comp Insurance Company . I … [Continue reading] about Can a Hospital Bill Me Directly for Workers’ Comp Related Treatment?
What Can I Do if the Company Doctor Returns Me to Work But I am Still in Severe Pain?
I have worked for my employer for 20 years. Due to the type of extreme work that I did, over a period of time I damaged my spine and was told I had 2 herniated discs, one in my neck, the other in my lower back. Both areas also have bone … [Continue reading] about What Can I Do if the Company Doctor Returns Me to Work But I am Still in Severe Pain?
What Does it Mean to be a Malingerer?
The term "malingering" can cause you a great deal of problems if it appears in your medical records. If a judge believes that you are a malingerer, he will likely disregard much of your testimony and he will have an unfavorable attitude … [Continue reading] about What Does it Mean to be a Malingerer?
Medical Treatment in a Georgia Workers' Comp Case – Don't Assume the Insurance Company Has Your Best Interests at Heart
As I have written in this blog and on my Georgia workers' compensation web site, the quality and nature of your medical care following your injury will have a lot to do with whether you win your claim and with how much money you can expect at … [Continue reading] about Medical Treatment in a Georgia Workers' Comp Case – Don't Assume the Insurance Company Has Your Best Interests at Heart
Workers Comp Claims For Wrist Repetitive Motion Injury
I work at a job where I am using a computer keyboard all day long. Over the past few months, my right wrist started to hurt and get numb at times. I reported my injury on November 28, 2006 to the Human Resources Manager requesting for a keyboard … [Continue reading] about Workers Comp Claims For Wrist Repetitive Motion Injury