How Long Should It Take to Settle My Workers' Compensation Claim?
May 14, 2013
It depends upon a number of
factors. The top two are Liability
and Damages (your injuries in this case).
First, your employer or their insurance company has...
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Structured Settlements & Workers' Compensation
Jul 25, 2011
This video has been sponsored by the National Structured Settlements Trade Association.
Mr. Rott was invited by the NSSTA as guest speaker at their 2011 Annual Meeting, to discussthe benefits of a stru...
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I Was Involved In An Automobile Accident...What Should I Do?
Jun 13, 2011
If you have been involved in an automobile accident, here are some basic steps to follow:
1. See if you or your passengers are bleeding or require immediate medical attention; If so, contact 911.
2....
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Tennessee Law, the Internet, and Emotional Distress...is Your State Next?
Jun 13, 2011
Posting an image on web that frightens, intimidates and/or causes emotional distress, might land you in jail and or a fine up to $2,500, if you live in Tennessee.
A new Tennessee law makes it a crime ...
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Temporary Disability vs. Permanent Disability
May 26, 2011
Temporary Disability (TD) If your injury prevents you from doing your usual and customary job while recovering, you may be eligible for temporary disability benefits, if:
Your treating physician is...
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Stress Claims
May 26, 2011
Actual Event of Employment Causing Mental Disability or Need for Medical Treatment An Actual Event of Employment, causing mental disability or need for medical treatment. The employee must prove thr...
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Pre-Designate Your Physician
May 26, 2011
Prior to a Work Injury in California, it is imperative that you designate your physician in case you sustain a work injury. Obviously no one plans to be injured on the job. However, if you are injured ...
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Can Your Regular Doctor Treat You if You Get Hurt on the Job?
May 23, 2011
Your regular doctor can treat you for you work injuries, if you have pre-designated your doctor, or if
your doctor is on your employers medical provider network list, also known as the "MPN". If you ha...
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Can Your Regular Doctor Treat You if You Get Hurt on the Job?
May 23, 2011
Yes, if you have pre-designated your doctor
or if your doctor is on your employers medical provider network list, also known as the "MPN".
How to Pre-designate your Personal
Physician: 1. You must not...
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Medical Treatment in the Work Comp Arena
May 16, 2011
Medical Care:
So who pays for the care?
Your employer pays for the medical care through its workers
compensation insurance policy or through being self-insured.
What kind of care is available?
The...
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