Monthly Archives: November 2024
Understanding Surveillance Tactics Used by Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies
After filing a workers’ compensation claim, you may be shocked to learn that your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer is surveilling you. You may feel like your privacy is being unfairly invaded. However, workers’ compensation insurance companies are allowed to surveil claimants. What is not permitted is engaging in illegal surveillance tactics. For example, investigators… Read More »
What ‘No-Fault’ Means in Workers’ Compensation: An Explanation
Workers’ compensation is described as a ‘no-fault’ system. Many people are confused by what this means. Understanding what no-fault means in terms of workers’ compensation can make you more knowledgeable and empower you to safeguard your legal rights. Essentially, ‘no-fault’ means that liability is often not considered in workers’ compensation cases. In other words,… Read More »
How To Choose the Right Doctor After a Work Injury in Vermont
If you have suffered a work injury, you will need to see a doctor and perhaps a specialist, depending on the type and severity of your injury. Choosing the right doctor is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make after a work-related injury. In Vermont, where injured workers have the right to choose… Read More »
The Role of Medical Evidence in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Workers’ compensation provides a safety net for employees who suffer injuries on the job. Workers’ compensation offers an opportunity for employees to recover benefits fast, but in return, employees have to forgo their right to sue their employers for negligence. When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, medical evidence plays a vital role. Compelling… Read More »