The decision to end a claim through settlement depends on many different factors. Discussing the pros and cons of settlement with an experienced attorney can help. Each claim is unique. There is no such thing as a “one size fits all” approach to resolving a claim.
Read MoreA physician of record is an important part of any workers’ compensation claim. This doctor’s primary task is to direct treatment and certify disability in a workers’ compensation claim. To accomplish these tasks, the doctor and his or her staff must be familiar with specific workers’ compensation forms.
Read MoreA finding of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) does not end your workers' compensation claim. A finding of MMI also does not mean you have fully recovered from your injuries.
Read MoreReceiving an unexpected bill from a medical facility or doctor’s office can be very unsettling, especially when it should have been covered by workers’ compensation. There are a few reasons this can happen.
Read MoreIn a workers’ compensation claim, all benefits must be based on allowed conditions in the claim. Allowed conditions are the list of conditions the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) accepts as being caused by the specific work-related injury.
Read MoreOne of the most common monetary benefits paid by the workers’ compensation system is temporary total disability (TTD). An injured worker may be eligible for TTD benefits when the allowed conditions in the claim prevent a return to the former position of employment.
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