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Deteriorating Health, Drug Tests Favor Curtailing Worker's Opioid Treatment

18 May, 2021 Frank Ferreri

Phoenix, AZ (WorkersCompensation.com) – Opioids have long been a “go-to” treatment for workers experiencing long-term pain conditions, and the effort to curb their use has gained notoriety in recent years. While a worker’s doctor in […]

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    Navigating Recent Legal Decisions: Impacts on Adjusters in Idaho Workers’ Compensation Claims

    Boise, ID (WorkersCompensation.com) — The Idaho Industrial Commission Annual Seminar on Workers’ Compensation, held in Boise, Idaho, featured a highly anticipated session titled “The Impact of Recent Decisions on Adjusting Claims.” This segment aimed to […]
    Court’s Focus on Injury, Rather than Surgery, Halts W. Va. Worker’s Claim

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    About The Author

    • Frank Ferreri

      Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and disability law. Frank received his master's degree from the University of South Florida and juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

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