California Employers Finally Have the Right to Control Medical Treatment in Workers' Compensation Cases
Daniel A. Robinson and Ronald A. Peters of Littler Mendelson, P.C.
On January 1, 2005, the most employer friendly workers' compensation reform of recent times will take effect, allowing California employers to designate a panel of doctors to treat industrial injuries.
Review of the 1995-96 NJ Supreme Court Workers' Compensation Decisions
Law Office of Jon L. Gelman
The 1996 court term set forth standards for occupational disease claims, defined defenses available, provided inter.
Latex Victims Are Required to File Claims in a Timely Manner
Law Office of Jon L. Gelman
An employee of HCA Health Services for over 20 years who was exposed to latex was recently awarded workers' compensation benefits.
Protecting Your Rights Under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act
T. Fritz Levenhagen of T. Fritz Levenhagen
DO'S AND DON'T'S UNDER THE ILLINOIS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT: 1. DO report any injury to y.
Workers' Compensation in Pennsylvania
Gerald V. Benyo, Jr. & Associates
The purpose of the Workers' Compensation Act (the "WCA") is to provide benefits for employees who suffer job-relate.
California Workers' Compensation Law
Ruben Salazar of Law Offices of Ruben Salazar
Unlike personal injuries, workers' compensation cases are decided on a "no-fault" basis.
Virginia Worker's Compensation Law Update
Bagby, Thomas R. of Woods Rogers PLC
Workers' Compensation; Duty to Furnish Medical Attention. The Workers' Compensation Act was amended to allow emplo.
Defense Considerations in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Patterson, Nuss & Seymour, P.C.
The defense lawyer typically gets involved after a suit has been filed. At times, there will be a significant .
New Jersey Latex Victim Awarded Continued Medical Treatment
Jon L. Gelman of Law Office of Jon L. Gelman
A nurse who was exposed to latex gloves at a New Jersey nursing home has been awarded a Court-approved settlement for continuing medical treatment and medications.
Medicolegal Issues Regarding Lifelong Care
Law Office Of Kenneth I. Kolpan, P.C.
AS THE INCIDENCE of long-term survival of persons with traumatic brain injury increases, the need for lifelong car.
Summary of California Workers' Rights and Benefits
Law Offices of Ruben Salazar
Unlike personal injuries, workers' compensation cases are decided on a "no-fault" basis.
South Carolina Court of Appeals--Workers' Compensation Update
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.
There have been three significant decisions handed down by the South Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. .
The Interaction of Workers' Compensation Benefits on Medicare
Susan R. Wasserman of Law Offices of Susan R. Wasserman
Reprinted with permission of California Workers' Compensation Enquirer, June, 1992 There exists two separate an.
Virginia Worker's Compensation Legislative Update
Woods Rogers PLC
Burial Expenses. Increases the maximum amount of burial expenses an employer may be required to pay for a deceased.
Georgia Personal Injury: A Week After You Were Rear-Ended And You Still Feel TerribleÃÂ
David E. Danda, P.C.
Introduction It can happen to anyone. You are driving home after a tough day at work. Suddenly, you hear the s.
To Wait, or Not To Wait!
Sokoloff and Weinstein, P.A.
After getting hurt in any situation, should you seek immediate medical attention or wait until your condition impro.
Jury Issues In Workers= Compensation Cases
Barker, Leon & Fancher, LLP
Texas Workers Compensation Insurance Fund v. Mandlbauer, 43 S.Ct.J. 1139, involved a second appeal from a trial cou.
Questions and Answers About Your Personal Injury Case
John J. Schalter of Injury Law Group, PC
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this information is to enlighten you about personal injury law and to explain h.
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Workers' Compensation Reform Bill
Carolyn Sue Jenkins and Ronald A. Peters of Littler Mendelson, P.C.
On Monday, April 19, 2004 Governor Schwarzenegger in response to his promise signed SB 899 (R-Poochigian) into law. Set forth below is a summary of the most significant reforms contained in SB 899. In recent years, workers' compensation costs have risen dramatically, leading to the demise of many of the state's workers' compensation insurance carriers.
Totally Disabled Worker Awarded Medical Benefits for Surgery
Law Office of Jon L. Gelman
A totally disabled petitioner was entitled to receive full medical benefits by way of surgery which was required more than two years after the last payment by the employer under a total disability award but during the period when payments were being made by the Second Injury Fund.
Supreme Court Rules No TTD after MMI
Teague, Campbell, Dennis & Gorham, L.L.P.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. ?97-31, temporary total disability benefits are available to an injured employee during the "h.
Personal Injury Accidents
Kantor & Linderoth, Esqs.
In litigation, to be successful you must be prepared. Comprehensive and proper prepa.
Using AD Rule 9785 Regain Medical Control in California
Bredfeldt, Corson & Odukoya, LLP
AD Rule ?9785 PURPOSE Administrative Rule ?9785 was revised 1/1/99 and substantially changed. The purpose of .
How to Protect Your Fees in Worker's Compensation Cases--Lack of Physician Lien Means Looking for Other Ways to Recover
William G. Pintas & Associates, Ltd.
Do you often find yourself cheated out of treatment fees when caring for workers' compensation patients?
Choice of Doctor
Eley Law Firm
In Colorado, employers have the right to select the treating physician (referred to as the "authorized treating physician") for an employee who is injured at work. This is known as the first right of selection.
Workers' Compensation Appellate Court Update
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.
The following is a summary of a recent South Carolina Court of Appeals decision: Jennifer Tatum v. Medical Univ.
Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation
Kelly, Kelly & Allman
I was injured in an accident. The other party's insurance company adjuster has made an offer to .
Re-Opening a Worker's Compensation Claim
Eley Law Firm
Even though a worker's compensation claim may be closed, there can be circumstances that require re-opening the claim.
Publications
Law Offices of Kenneth A. Satin
The world of chiropractic has dramatically changed. Some of those changes are the results of managed care and the .
Texas Reforms Its Workers' Compensation System
Jim Cuaderes and Frederick J. Barrow of Littler Mendelson, P.C.
On June 1, 2005, Governor Rick Perry signed House Bill 7 (HB7), which provides for sweeping changes to the workers? compensation system in the state of Texas. Prompted by an outdated, expensive system that did little to encourage injured employees to return to work, HB7 contains a number of major changes that will affect the way employee injuries are handled in Texas.
Workers' Compensation General Information
Ling & Farran
What is a workers' comp claim? If you are hurt on the job you may have a workers' comp claim. The injury can be a.
Florida Workers' Compensation Questions Answered
Levine, Busch & Schnepper, P.A.
A State Required Program to Provide: Medical care and part of your lost .
Did You Know? Ãâ¦
Silva, Francisco T. of Lerner, Moore, Silva, Cunningham & Rubel
Did you know you know that you are entitled to be reimbursed at the rate of $.31 per mile for reasonable .