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Represented the
widow of a truck driver killed in a one-vehicle
accident. The Defendant denied benefits arguing
that the deceased driver was not in the course
and scope of his employment. The workers compensation
judge denied benefits. On appeal, the decision
of the judge was reversed. Benefits have been
granted to the widow and her two minor children.
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Represented a
woman who served as a school custodian. She fell
on construction materials strewn about the floor.
The employer denied her medical treatment. After
filing with the workers compensation bureau, the
judge assigned granted not only ongoing medical
treatment, but also wage loss benefits into the
future. We also obtained a third party settlement
against the construction company responsible for
the strewn materials.
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Represented a
widow whose husband died while on the job. The
company denied benefits arguing that his heart
attack was not caused by his work activity. We
obtained a records review and opinion from a noted
cardiologist linking the heart attack to his work
activity. The workers’ compensation judge
awarded benefits to the widow and her minor children.
Following is a list
of rights and responsibilities an injured worker is
entitled to:
- An injured worker may have the right to receive
wage benefits.
- An injured worker has the right to receive the
medical care reasonable and necessary to treat a
work-related injury or illness without any specific
time limit.
- An injured worker has the right to the initial
choice of doctor.
- An injured worker has the right to hire an attorney
to help the worker get benefits or to help resolve
disputes.
- An injured worker has the right to confidentiality.
- An injured worker has the responsibility to inform
his or her employer about a work-related injury
or illness.
- An injured worker has the responsibility to fill
out a claim form and submit it to the proper employer
representative.
- An injured worker has the responsibility to tell
his or her doctor how the injury occurred and if
it was work related.
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Office of Worker’s Comp
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http://www.dol.gov/esa/owcp_org.htm
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http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/owcp/wc.htm
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