The Workers’ Compensation Act allows the workers’ compensation insurance company to seek review of the reasonableness and necessity of medical treatment for a work injury. It is called a Utilization Review. It is important to note that the review is limited to the reasonableness and necessity of the treatment.   It is NOT a review of […]

I am always curious when I see lawyers advertise “Hablamos Espanol”. What does that really mean? Does it mean that the lawyer studied Spanish in high school? Does it mean that an interpreter is hired for the initial consultation? Does it mean that a staff person has a passable understanding of Spanish? It is an […]

Yo he representado a varios individuos a través de los años que vienen a la oficina bajo la impresión errónea de que su lesión de trabajo está “aceptada” porque el Seguro de Compensación al Trabajador ha pagado los gastos médicos relacionados a su caso. Esta situación típicamente ocurre cuando alguien se lesiona en el trabajo […]

I have represented many individuals over the years who come to the office under the mistaken impression that their work injury is “covered” because the worker’s compensation insurance company has paid medical bills related to the claim. This situation typically occurs when someone is hurt at work and continues to work often in a light […]

Recientemente represente a un joven que sufrió un accidente de trabajo trágico. El accidente resulto en lesiones terribles. Poco después de la lesión salió a la luz que la póliza de seguro de compensación al trabajador de su empleador había sido cancelada por falta de pagos. Frecuentemente pienso en este caso y en lo más […]