It is reported that a New York Attorney was stabbed to death by a prospective client as a result of his refusal to take her case. It is also reported that the potential client had previously threatened the attorney and was removed from office. In a later encounter, the fatal attack occurred. Nypost.com The… Continue reading A CASE TO DIE FOR? LAWYER KILLED BY PROSPECTIVE CLIENT: INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #22
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What You Need To Know About Amputations & Workers’ Compensation
Amputations can be a life-changing event for a Worker. Workers may lose their ability to perform their job as well as perform activities of daily living. The Workers’ Compensation Community is concerned about amputation cases as they involve extensive medical costs and missed time from work. This article will discuss amputations, special laws concerning amputations,… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Amputations & Workers’ Compensation
UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY, POST-OPERATIVE VISITS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Workers’ Compensation Studies will often provide Injured Workers insight as to Insurance Companies’ and Medical Providers’ tactics. Injured Workers often feel like there is an agenda working against them. A recent study about post-operative visits for Upper Extremity Surgery raises concerns. This article will discuss Upper Extremity Surgery, the Study’s results and the Study’s implications… Continue reading UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY, POST-OPERATIVE VISITS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
What You Need To Know About The Cage-aid Questionnaire And Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment can employ various questionnaires to assess an Injured Workers’ need for treatment. One of these questionnaires is called CAGE-AID. This article will discuss the purpose of the CAGE-AID questionnaire, how it is used in an industrial treatment setting, and how it may impact an injured worker’s treatment. What is the CAGE-AID… Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Cage-aid Questionnaire And Workers’ Compensation
ARE INJURED WORKERS SATISIFIED WITH THEIR INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL TREATMENT? QUALITY WORK-RELATED MEDICAL CARE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
“I Can’t Get No, Satisfaction” Devo California Industrial Medical Treatment is controlled by the Labor Code. Thus, it differs from both traditional Private Medical Care as well as Government Programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Industrial medical care is part of a risk management system designed to provide cost-cutting elements with respect to providing the… Continue reading ARE INJURED WORKERS SATISIFIED WITH THEIR INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL TREATMENT? QUALITY WORK-RELATED MEDICAL CARE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
MEN, DEPRESSION, SUICIDE, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stress impacts Men and Women differently. Studies show there are differences in the workplace. The findings are both significant and complicated. This article will discuss depression, suicide, the differences between men and women, and the implications with respect to workers’ compensation cases. What Is the Psychological Diagnosis of Depression? Per the American Psychiatric Association,… Continue reading MEN, DEPRESSION, SUICIDE, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
CALIFORNIA’S TOTAL TEMPORARY DISABLITY RATES FOR 2021: INJURED WORKERS, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, AND DISABILITY PAYMENTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The State of California Department of Industrial Relations announced the total temporary disability rates for 2021 (See DIR Release Number: 2020-95, November 2, 2020.) The current maximum rate is now $1,356.31, per week. The current minimum rate is to be $203.44. Thus, total temporary disability payments that are due for dates of injury occurring on 1/1/21,… Continue reading CALIFORNIA’S TOTAL TEMPORARY DISABLITY RATES FOR 2021: INJURED WORKERS, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, AND DISABILITY PAYMENTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW