Aug 18, 2022 | Benefits, WC & Other Laws
A lot people think that if you’re not clocked in and you get injured it’s not work related. What happens if I’m on a coffee break? Part of your employment allows for your personal comfort, whether it’s going outside for fresh air, standing up to stretch and walk...
Jun 16, 2022 | WC & Other Laws
Is medical malpractice covered by Workers’ Compensation? – If you’re injured on the job, it could happen that your treatment is delayed or not provided in a timely or quality basis, and that might result not only in needless extended pain, but in...
Jun 9, 2022 | Employment Concerns
Can my employer talk with my doctor? – Too often when you’re injured on the job your employer sends you to the doctor’s office, but when you go, your supervisor or someone from safety also goes with you and tells you that you have to let them come into the...
Jun 9, 2022 | En Español, Preocupaciones Laborales
¿Puede mi jefe hablar con mi doctor? – A menudo cuando usted tiene una lesión laboral su patrón lo envía al médico, pero cuando va se da cuenta que su supervisor también va y le dice que debe dejarlo entrar a la cita con usted porque es Compensación al...
May 19, 2022 | Employment Concerns, Medical Benefits
I am at MMI – Maximum Medical Improvement…what does that mean? – As experienced Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Kaplan Morrell, we understand the complexities and crucial milestones in your journey toward recovery after a workplace injury....
May 11, 2022 | Medical Benefits
Independent Medical Evaluations – The Workers Compensation Act from time to time allows carriers to send injured workers to what they call independent medical evaluations. The requirement is usually that that doctor hasn’t treated you before and isn’t associated...