As much as we want to believe all doctors follow the “do no harm” code of ethics, workers’ compensation claims prove that some authorized treating physicians mess up or prioritize their own needs over their patients’. I’m not going to lie – it hurts just to write that. Sadly, it’s […]

You’re already dealing with the pain of a workplace injury and all the associated costs. Now, you find out your workers’ comp claim is denied.  You need to be compensated for medical treatment and income benefits, but that won’t happen if your workers’ comp claim is denied.  This adds even […]

A workplace traumatic brain injury is life-changing – even one that is considered mild.  That’s why I tell everyone I care about that a workplace traumatic brain injury (TBI) is nothing to mess around with. It needs to be taken seriously from the get-go. WorkCare reports, “TBIs annually account for […]

You’ve suffered an injury at work, and you get a call from a friendly nurse case manager. That should be a good thing, right? Wrong! As helpful as they claim to be, nurse case managers are really interfering with your workers’ comp claim – and not to your benefit.  They […]

Read on for our list of workers’ comp dos and don’ts If you’ve suffered a workplace injury, you’re entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The problem is that there are several workers’ comp dos and don’ts that can impact your chances of receiving the benefits you deserve.  The first thing […]

You’ve suffered a workplace injury, and now you are stuck waiting to receive workers’ compensation benefits. What’s the holdup? Unfortunately, there are a number of common workers’ comp delay tactics that insurance companies use to keep you in limbo. Many insurance companies drag their feet because paying out money to […]

As if being injured and filing a workers’ comp claim wasn’t bad enough, now you have to ask the question, “Is the insurance company spying on me?” I hate to be the one to break the news to you, but insurance surveillance is a real thing.  Insurance companies are in […]

The key to finding the right lawyer for your workers’ compensation case is knowing the right questions to ask a workers’ comp attorney during a legal consultation. Before we dive into the questions to ask a workers’ comp attorney, it is important to clarify some common misconceptions. First, you do […]

Your words matter – especially when reporting a work injury. We’ve all had an experience where our words were misinterpreted or even used against us.  When this happens, it is incredibly frustrating. We know what we meant, but the other person involved doesn’t get it – perhaps even intentionally. In […]

Rick DeMedeiros discusses legal technology trends with Capterra, covering case management software, client communication tools, and AI in law firms.