Technically you have to go through the UR process for all treatment issues. However, if your QME finds that he cannot Find you MMI without the...

Who is a good ortho PTP to rebut an ortho PQME who found 40 percent PD?

Every carrier has its own Medical provider Network. I generally find a couple of good PTP’s in every MPN. Feel free to ask your attorney to...

Treatment for depression

The insurance adjuster has a duty to make a good faith investigation of all your claimed body parts. However, unfortunately, we often witness...

Suing for off the job stroke?

Yes, but workers compensation has a statute of limitation (with exceptions). The insurance carrier will deny your claim. I have handled many...

No, quitting your job does not dismiss your benefits, including TTD, treatment, permanent disability payments and future medical treatment.

you have a right to get 104 weeks of temporary total disability benefits within 5 years of the date of your injury. There are some exceptions. I...

Can my HR rep have the doctor to change his initial notes to put me on one handed restriction to no restrictions

No, your HR rep is not a doctor. I suggest that you seek the advise of a workers compensation attorney

You have a right to object to the doctors report and request an examination by a Qualified Medical Examiner, assigned by the Medical unit. If you...

If your employee has predesignated a Primary Treating Physician prior to the work injury, he can treat with that physician. Otherwise, he/she will...