Independent Medical Examiners: The Secret Advantage in a Workers’ Comp Claim September 9, 2025 By Kristina Jones A delivery driver reports hurting a shoulder while carrying a heavy package on the job. For months, the driver sends...
9th Circuit Rules Pain May Qualify Longshoreman for Total Disability Benefits September 1, 2020 A longshoreman who suffers severe pain may qualify for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act even if...
Viewpoint: Choosing the Best Tools for Discovery in Work Comp Cases August 12, 2019 By Amy Siegel Oran Life does not always turn out quite like we planned. If you had asked me at age 16 what I...
Can an Insured Restrict the Insurer’s Right to Use Pre-Litigation IMEs? January 15, 2013 By Steven Plitt It is not uncommon in UM/UIM claim submissions for the attorney representing the insured to refuse a request for an...