Herring v. Bristol Myers Squibb
Dec 31, 2013OUTCOME: Full Commission unanimously denied Claimant's Motion to re-open the case.
Claimant petitioned the Full Commission to re-open a settlement.
Madison, MS
Workers compensation Lawyer at Madison, MS
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury
OUTCOME: Full Commission unanimously denied Claimant's Motion to re-open the case.
Claimant petitioned the Full Commission to re-open a settlement.
OUTCOME: The Administrative Judge denied the claimant's injuries were the result of an on the job injury.
The Claimant asserted injuries to his lungs and respiratory system resulting from exposure to coal dust. The claim was denied and went to a hearing on the threshold issue of whether the claim was comp ... ensable.
OUTCOME: The injured worker was not entitled to any additional indemnity or medical treatment. My client was also not responsible for medical treatment the injured worker received as a result of his "doctor shopping".
The injured worker participated in a practice known as "doctor shopping" after his chosen treating physician opined he needed no future medical treatment.