I injured my ankle back in August. I have missed work, been place on restricted hours. I finally got sent to a specialist this past thursday. I start rehab on Monday. I had a phone interview with my workers comp. represenative and she told me that i … [Continue reading] about When is My First TTD Check Due from the Insurance Company?
On the Job Injury Damages Left Arm – Now Right Arm Hurts Due to Overuse. Does Workers Comp Cover the Right Arm?
I wanted to know if there was anything that could be done to help me. I had surgery on my left shoulder and have reached MMI with a disability rating and significant work/lifting restrictions (I'm a nurse). Now, my right arm is starting to grind and … [Continue reading] about On the Job Injury Damages Left Arm – Now Right Arm Hurts Due to Overuse. Does Workers Comp Cover the Right Arm?
I Was Terminated After Reporting My Workers Comp Injury – Will That Hurt My Case?
I was in Savannah, GA. attending a seminar at my employer's request. On Thursday, 9/21/06, I slipped in the bathtub and suffered a spiral fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in my left foot. As a result of that injury, I had to undergo a … [Continue reading] about I Was Terminated After Reporting My Workers Comp Injury – Will That Hurt My Case?
Company Doctor Will Not Help Me – Is There Anything I Can Do?
My question is that, I've been out hurt for a year and 3 months with a crushed heel. I've seen 2 workers comp doctors and just saw a independent doctor. The independent doctor said that he could heal me,and do surgery but the workers comp doctor … [Continue reading] about Company Doctor Will Not Help Me – Is There Anything I Can Do?
Medicare Set Aside Explained
North Carolina trial lawyer Chris Nichols has written a very useful description of how the Medicare Set Aside rules work in workers' compensation cases. He also notes that federal law also permits Medicare to pursue Set Asides in … [Continue reading] about Medicare Set Aside Explained