How do attorneys tend to pitch their services…they tell potential clients that insurance carriers will take advantage of their knowledge of the system and the injured workers’ lack of knowing the system. There is no truer example of this than the following:

In CO, when an injured worker is assigned a psychological impairment that results from a work-related injury, their compensation benefits, typically, are limited to 12 weeks of the injured worker’s weekly wage loss benefits. For example, an injured worker who receives $500 per week in wage loss benefits and receives a 5% psych. impairment that equates to $15,000 in compensation benefits; is typically limited to $6000 [$500 x 12 weeks]. HOWEVER, THERE ARE 2 EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE LIMITING THE INJURED WORKER’S COMPENSATION BENEFITS in this context.  One, which I will discuss herein, is that IF the psych. impairment results from a “crime of violence”, the limitation DOES NOT apply.  In other words, if the injured worker was assaulted at work, their compensation is not limited to 12 weeks.

So why do I feel compelled to write all of this? It certainly in dry and boring, but here is my point.  I had a client of mine who was assaulted at work.  The worker’s compensation carrier KNOWING THAT MY CLIENT WAS ASSAULTED limited her benefits to 12 weeks.  Because we are experts in workers’ compensation, we “corrected” the carrier’s lack of understanding (a kind way of stating that we didn’t let the carrier screw our client) and forced them to admit for the correct amount of benefits which yielded an additional $11,000.  Without our assistance, our client would never have known that they were getting taken advantage of and being stripped of the benefits they were entitled. THIS TYPE OF STUFF HAPPENS ALL OF THE TIME.  WHETHER YOU CONSIDER THIS A PITCH OR CONSIDER THIS A SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY,  KNOWLEDGE IS POWER; USE IT!

In some cases, getting compensated in the aftermath of an injury might not be as easy as you initially anticipated. In the vast majority of circumstances, workplace injuries are covered by employers with worker’s compensation insurance. This doesn’t mean your claim will be accepted. If your case is denied, there are still some options and you have the power to appeal to the denial and try to reverse the outcome of the situation. Appeals happen through the state’s board of workers compensation – but before trying that route, it is important to understand why your particular case has been denied. To cover every possible scenario and to gain a better perspective of the situation, as well as your own rights, it might be wise to hire an attorney to consult and assist you through the process.

Specific regulations will vary from state to state, but there are many reasons why your worker’s comp claim could have been denied.

Perhaps, you did not report your injury on time. If you wait too long before reporting an injury, you might not receive any compensation. Some workers try to hide their injury, or ignore it, trying to soldier through it to avoid losing working hours and income. On the other hand, failing to attend an injury and rest might actually worsen the situation, and it might come back and haunt you at a later date. Some people experience symptoms of an injury only days after an accident, and if the event has not been reported promptly, they might risk not receiving anything. Even if it doesn’t seem serious at first, always report your injury and file your claim in a timely manner.

Some injuries, on the other hand, are simply not eligible for compensation. This is often the case of stress-related injuries, since the exact root of the problem is often very difficult to prove with transparency.

In certain cases, your comp claim could have been denied because your employer disputed the claim. Perhaps, claiming that the injury did not indeed happen at the work place, or that it was caused by horseplay on the injured part.

This article barely scratches the surfaces: there are many reasons why a comp claim could be denied, and if you think the decision is unfair in your case, consult an attorney and appeal for a chance of reversal.

IWP is an organization that focuses on delivering medicinals at the homes of injuries individuals. This is not exactly like your average mail-order pharmacy, as IWP’s service is particularly geared towards people who have experienced recent injuries. Read on to learn more about some of IWP’s most distinctive marks and perks.

 Fast turnaround and prompt assistance for people of all walks of life.

 When affected by injuries, immediate care is absolutely essential. This is the reason why IWP pledges to deliver prescriptions with an extremely fast turnaround. Normally, the service is able to deliver prescription meds within the span of 7 to 14 days, which is absolutely remarkable. At a small additional overcharge, customers can even request convenient next-day delivery, when immediate delivery is essential.

With locations spread throughout Massachusetts, Arizona and the state of California, IWP has a growing and effective infrastructure to cater to people throughout the country. IWP is committed to serving customers efficiently, regardless of their background. For this reason, the actually offer flexible language services through a dedicated customer services that can answer to requests in English, Spanish, Italian, Polish and many other languages and dialects. This way, IWP can ensure clarity and user-friendliness when serving customers of different cultural heritages – boasting the same excellent high standards for everyone.

Ultimately, this service is particularly perfect for people looking for prompt assistance and for a truly understanding relationship with a pharmacy.

For additional information, resources and know-how, please visit IWP’s official website:

www.iwpharmacy.com

Getting injured could become the gateway to a wide range of issues, and the aftermath of an accident should never be taken lightly.

Injuries are scary to deal with. In some cases, the effects of an accident could have lasting impacts on your daily routine. Some people are stuck with post-injury symptoms that they need to deal with for the rest of their lives, including chronic pain, arthritis and more. In some cases, pain can be managed with the help of physical therapy, painkillers or alternative solutions such as acupuncture. On the other hand, certain injuries could deeply affect the lifestyle of an individual’s home life. In some unfortunate scenarios, people affected by injuries might no longer continue with their works – this is particularly common in fields such as athletics, where people who get injured might sometime be unable to keep pursing their sport professionally.

The aftermath of an accident, particularly when it debilitates people and impairs their ability to work and provide for themselves, could cause a wide variety of collateral mental symptoms, such as stress, depression or anxiety. In a vicious circle of irony and damage, such mental issues, could in turn cause yet another layer of physical ailments, including high blood pressure and cardiac problems. An injury should not be taken likely, as it can be a gateway to a wide variety of problems that might affect you in ways you can’t even imagine. It’s a great idea to stay positive and promptly focus on recovering, but it is also important to fight for a compensation, when possible. Hiring an attorney could help your voice be heard and give you a better chance of a fair treatment.

Many athletes throughout the world struggle to deal with the aftermath of a sporting injury. Not only is recovery daunting for an athlete, but it might pose an entire career at risk. In addition to that, getting compensated for an injury might be quite difficult in certain circumstances. In order to learn more about the process, please read on to learn about Gerard Smith, an athlete who agreed to talk to us provided we altered his name (yes, Gerard Smith is indeed an alias) and avoid to disclose the true nature of his sportsmanship and athletic affiliation.

Gerard took the time to answer a few of our questions and let us known about his stories, feelings and thought related to an injury he experienced some time ago. For legal reasons, Gerard is not really at liberty to discuss his case or divulge actual personal information, but his answers certainly shed some light on some issues that many athletes across the world can easily relate to. Please read on to find out more.

Q: You recently fell victim of a sporting injury. What was the most challenging aspect of the aftermath of that particular event?

 A: One of the most challenging aspects of the injury was the uncertainty that came after it. To this day, I still don’t know when, and whether I will recover fully. The situation is causing me financial loss, as well as other personal issues such as low morale. To make things worse, getting the right compensation for my injury, which was due to a third party’s negligence, was actually harder than I had anticipated.

Q: How did your injury affect your career?

A: As i mentioned earlier, the injury put a lot of uncertainty on my career. it is scary to think you might need to stop doing what you do for a long time, or worse of all, that you might never fully recover.

Q: What would you say to fellow athletes who might go through the same thing you had to endure, and what advice would you give them?

A: First and foremost, stay strong and set your priority straight. Seek legal help as soon as you can and have a clear view of your options. Your physical recovery is obviously going to be your first priority, but if you deserve compensation, don’t let it slide and even if you think the scales would tip in your favor, always hire an attorney, if only for peace of mind.

Thank you for your time and your thoughtful answers. We wish you all the best with your recovery and we’re sure you’ll be up and ready to hit the game soon!