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Case File When a claimant tried to use a statutory limit on expert witness fees to keep testimony out of a workers compensation proceeding, he learned that the money charged could go to questions of […]

The second role within the Empowerment Circle is the Challenger, which embodies accountability, encouragement, and constructive pushback. Unlike the Persecutor role in the Drama Triangle, which imposes blame and criticism, the Challenger inspires growth by […]

Case Management Focus In the area of workers' compensation, Nurse case managers are leaders in that they work with all of the stakeholders to ensure each is in synch with the mission to ensure injured […]

Case File A late-in-the game shift in a doctor's opinion was beyond an employer's control, and thus a continuance was in order. Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text of the case. Case […]

Transitioning from the Drama Triangle, a psychological model that describes dysfunctional interactions, to the Empowerment Circle marks a significant shift in mindset, especially within the workers’ compensation space. The first role in the Empowerment Circle […]

Claims adjusters and employers must understand the Victim's role in the workers' compensation process. Injured workers can often feel overwhelmed, vulnerable, and unsure of the process or their future. This uncertainty and unknown mindset for […]

Within the Drama Triangle, the Rescuer role is characterized by a strong urge to help others, often to the point of over-involvement. While coming from a place of genuine care, the Rescuer inadvertently limits others' […]

Volusia County, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The Volusia County Sheriff said video of two Central Florida parents attacking a middle school resource officer was upsetting to watch. “To say, 'I'm furious,' is beyond," Volusia County Sheriff […]