SubRosa Video… the insurance company will use private investigators to follow and shadow injured workers to capture damaging evidence on film to show the injured worker is less than truthful about their injuries. Most insurance company’s hire a private investigator to gather evidence against the injured employee. The private investigator gathers proof that the insurance… Continue reading Why are Private Investigator hired in Worker’s comp claim?
Social Media could be the kiss of death for an injured worker who posts on the internet too much personal information and pictures of activities. The insurance company reads these postings and will use them against you. Social Media is a platform that connects people around the world. Social Media has come a long way… Continue reading How Social Media impacts your Workers Comp Claim?
Medical Provider Networks – how the insurance companies restrict the choice of doctors to only those that will do things the insurance company way. How injured worker (applicant) biased treating physicians are removed from the MPN and only defense doctors for the most part are your only options. Removing the biased treating physicians from the… Continue reading Does the Medical Provider Network bias treat the injured worker?
Utilization Review and IMR (independent Medical Review) is the insurance company’s way to restrict medical care for injured workers to keep their costs down and more money in the insurance company pockets. Undoubtedly, Utilization Review and IMR (Independent Medical Review) is one way to keep the Workers Compensation low and restricted to the injured workers;… Continue reading Do UR and IMR restrict medical care for Injured Workers?
The Going and Coming rule impose workers compensation limitation in many states. In California, the workers are liable to claim compensation for the injuries that occurred to them while they were working. However, the biggest question is, if the worker met with an accident while he/ she went out on business work purpose on his/… Continue reading GOING AND COMING RULE (Traveling Employees)
Forklift and Ladder Accidents are now standard on construction sites these days. The accidents may be familiar but not the consequences, the severe injuries can even cause death. In the case of Forklift, these are very heavy and are not always stable on slippery surfaces, due to which serious workplace injury occurs. Worker’s compensation benefits… Continue reading FORKLIFT AND LADDER ACCIDENTS
If you are injured or having a work-related injury, then your priority is always the medical treatment at the right time. What will you do if your employer denies you for compensation? Or the insurance company has denied paying for your treatment. Failure to pay for Approved Treatment can be due to many reasons. Suppose… Continue reading FAILURE TO PAY FOR APPROVED TREATMENT
EXPERIENCED WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING WORK INJURY VICTIMS Injured employees have a legal right to apply for work injury benefits under the Workers Compensation Act. These benefits are given to the majority of employees who are diagnosed with an industrial disease or who suffer injuries in a workplace accident. After filing a claim with the… Continue reading WORKERS COMPENSATION APPEAL PROCESS
WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEY RIVERSIDE After undergoing job-related injuries in an accident or getting a diagnosis due to an occupational illness, you might be entitled to recover workers’ comp benefits. According to California law, many employers maintain workers’ compensation insurance that directly pays benefits to cover wages, medical costs, and vocational rehabilitation. Insurance companies work for… Continue reading INSURANCE COMPANIES Vs WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEY RIVERSIDE
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AT WORKPLACE A workplace accident can leave you perplexed, terrified and in distress. Understanding what steps to take can assist you to manage the emotional agitation, protect your rights & put you on the path to healing. We at the Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer, can be the… Continue reading WORK INJURY LAWYER BEST FOR WORKPLACE ACCIDENT IN RIVERSIDE, CA
The Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer serves the State of California and the Riverside and San Bernadino counties, which includes the surrounding communities of Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Hemet, Temecula, and Palm Springs. Our office locations are conveniently located in the cities of Riverside (main office), Temecula, and Palm Springs
