What is an independent medical examination?

What is an independent medical examination?

If you were injured while at work, you may be required to get an independent medical examination (IME) to affirm the seriousness of your injury. The physician’s treatment recommendation will also be taken into consideration by the workers compensation board should you...
What is workers compensation?

What is workers compensation?

A Comprehensive Guide to Workers’ Compensation Claims Workers’ compensation is a special benefit for people who sustain injuries while they are performing their work duties. The benefit covers a variety of work-related injuries. All businesses that have more...
Should you hire an attorney for a deposition?

Should you hire an attorney for a deposition?

Although it is common to focus on a jury, judge, and a trial as a whole in a case on television or the news, there are actually a lot of other steps that make up a court proceeding. The pre trial testimonies, which are also known as depositions, are when an expert or...
Common workers compensation claims

Common workers compensation claims

Navigating Workers’ Compensation: Understanding Claims and Denied Cases Employees who sustain injuries while at work are eligible for compensation through the workers’ compensation insurance program. Upon injury, the employee should file a claim after which the...
What workers’ compensation does cover

What workers’ compensation does cover

Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Your Rights Every state has its own workers’ compensation laws. The law requires employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance for this purpose. When an employee is injured at work while doing their job,...