Practically everyone is nervous when they have to see a Doctor for either a medical appointment or evaluation. Injured Workers are especially nervous when they attend treatments or evaluations. Besides health concerns, Injured Workers are worried about whether the medical appointment or evaluation will impact their claim for workers’ compensation benefits. In sum, medical appointments… Continue reading “WHITE COAT SYNDROME”: INJURED WORKERS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AT EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATIONS: HYPERTENSION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, AND INJURED WORKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Category: Injured Workers
THE HANTAVIRUS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hantavirus is a disease which is carried by Rodents. Individuals, who come in contact with rodents or the rodents’ bi-products, are at risk of contact with the Hantavirus. As a result of Hantavirus contact, a Human is at risk for contracting Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS.) Hantavirus Pulmonary Disease (HPS) is a rare but serious disease… Continue reading THE HANTAVIRUS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWYERS, THE CALIFORNIA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING INJURED WORKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The California Workers’ Compensation System is very complicated. Frequent changes in the law and current events require Attorneys practicing in workers’ compensation to stay up to date. In order to stay up to date, Workers’ Compensation Lawyers participate in educational programs. Therefore, Associations that provide educational programs and address issues such as the standards for… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWYERS, THE CALIFORNIA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING INJURED WORKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PROSTATE CANCER AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Prostate Cancer is a medical condition for which there may be an element of “industrial causation.” Since Prostate Cancer, in certain circumstances, may be industrially-related, an Injured Worker could make a workers’ compensation claim for their Prostate Cancer. If the Workers’ Compensation Claim was accepted, the Injured Worker would be entitled to receive the full… Continue reading PROSTATE CANCER AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
OUTDOOR WORKERS, INSECT-RELATED INJURIES, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many Occupations which involve “Outdoor Work.” “Outdoor Work” exposes workers to insects. Particularly in the outdoors, there are insects that can either carry illnesses or can exact injuries. The common method of transmission of these illnesses or injuries are “bites.” The severity of an Insect Bite Injuries can range from mild to fatal. A Insect… Continue reading OUTDOOR WORKERS, INSECT-RELATED INJURIES, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
DENTAL HYGIENISTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT RISK OF INDUSTRIAL ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many occupations are susceptible to work injuries. One of these occupations is that of a Dental Hygienist. More specifically, Dental Hygienists are at risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs.) This has been recognized by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH.) This article will discuss the occupation of Dental Hygienist, how Dental Hygienists are at risk… Continue reading DENTAL HYGIENISTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT RISK OF INDUSTRIAL ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
COVID-19 Presumption for Injured Workers: The Governor’s Executive Order N-62-20 and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Order which impacts Injured Worker who succumb to the Coronavirus Disease. This article will explain the presumption.
Qualified Medical Evaluators and “Face to Face” Time: Injured Worker’s QME Evaluations and Workers’ Compensation
In order for Injured Workers to prove their claim for Workers’ Compensation Benefits, they may be required to be evaluated by a Qualified Medical Evaluator. As part of the QME Examination, there is the requirement that the QME have “Face to Face” time with the Injured Worker. This article will discuss the nature of “Face… Continue reading Qualified Medical Evaluators and “Face to Face” Time: Injured Worker’s QME Evaluations and Workers’ Compensation
Internal Medicine Doctors and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
Internal Medicine Doctors play a vital role in Workers’ Compensation. The field of Internal Medicine treats numerous conditions that are industrially related. Many Injured Workers are both treated and evaluated by Internal Medicine Specialists. This article will discuss the specialty of Internal Medicine and its sub-specialties. It will discuss the many roles that Internal Medicine… Continue reading Internal Medicine Doctors and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
Whole Person Impairments for Cancer, the Role of Medical Evaluators, and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
Various forms of Cancer have been found to have an industrial nexus. As a result, Injured Workers have successfully pursued claims of Cancer as an industrial injury. As a result of some of these Cancer Injuries, Injured Workers may be entitled to a Permanent Disability Award. In order to get a Permanent Disability Award, an… Continue reading Whole Person Impairments for Cancer, the Role of Medical Evaluators, and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know