Expert Analysis

By Gary L. Wickert, Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Oh, that it wasn’t so, but today’s world of insurance claims adjusting, subrogation, and civil litigation rewards the ability of one party to take advantage of […]

Idaho, Medical Benefit Payments On April 2, 2024, the Supreme Court of Idaho, in Thompson v. Burley Inn, Inc., held that an employer/workers compensation insurer (E/C) was required to reimburse an employee’s medical expenses for the […]

By: Spencer Sherman, Pharm.D., Clinical Pharmacist, Enlyte Pharmacy Solutions On December 19, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first test (AvertD) that uses DNA in assessing whether certain individuals may have an elevated […]

Maryland, Attorney Fees On January 31, 2024, the Appellate Court of Maryland, In the Matter of Zukowski, held as a matter of first impression that a workers compensation (WC) attorney fees lien attaches to a claimant’s WC benefits […]

What: The Influence of Wage on Temporary Disability Duration—A Modeled View  Discover: Typically, older workers earn more than younger ones on average. Also, an older injured worker may take longer to heal. The question of whether or […]

Shawn DeaneGeneral Counsel & Vice President of Claims Solutions | J29Shawn.Deane@j29inc.com   In workers’ compensation, most of our focus and attention is directed towards the injured worker – and understandably so. Ensuring prompt medical attention, coordinating […]

By Kevin Wallace, ATP, CRTSRehab Technology SpecialistATF Medical When providing mobility equipment for a seriously injured worker, the least expensive piece of equipment can be the most important. Consider the wheelchair cushion.  These cushions provide […]

Being injured can be a major interruption in your life, and recovering from your injury is hard work. Knowing that you will be facing 10-12 weeks or 6-9 months of recovery can feel like harder […]