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Was Okla. Worker Entitled to New Physician after Two Changes?
Was Okla. Worker Entitled to New Physician after Two Changes?

Case File An Oklahoma statute directed that employees "shall" be granted "one change of treating physician," but did that mean subsequent changes were against the rules? Simply Research subscribers have access to the full text […]
Employer Choice in Workers’ Comp – a State-by-State Survey 
Employer Choice in Workers’ Comp – a State-by-State Survey 

Introduction  In workers’ compensation cases, the selection of a treating physician significantly impacts both the injured worker’s recovery and costs borne by employers and workers’ compensation payers. Some states allow employees to choose their own physicians, while others […]
What Medical Benefits are Covered under Oregon Workers’ Compensation Law?
What Medical Benefits are Covered under Oregon Workers’ Compensation Law?

Compliance Corner Quick: You're in Oregon and you need to know whether a certain medical benefit is covered under the state's workers' compensation law. Thanks to a Simply Research Compliance Summary, that info could be […]
Lowe’s Worker Hammers Down Medical Benefits Despite Claiming Only Jesus Could Help
Lowe’s Worker Hammers Down Medical Benefits Despite Claiming Only Jesus Could Help

Case File After sustaining an injury from a toppling load, an employee for Lowe's had a somewhat rocky relationship with a doctor treating her, eventually holding up a picture of Jesus and declaring that he […]
W. Va. Top Court Sends Parts Manager’s Case Back for *Moore* Analysis
W. Va. Top Court Sends Parts Manager’s Case Back for *Moore* Analysis

Charleston, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When an administrative decision goes up on appeal to a court, it may be the case that the court will want the lower bodies to show their work, in a manner […]
What Do You Think: Can Waffle House Cook Burned by Manager’s Back ‘Popping’ Get Medical Benefits? 
What Do You Think: Can Waffle House Cook Burned by Manager’s Back ‘Popping’ Get Medical Benefits? 

Tallahassee, FL ((WorkersCompensation.com) – An injury that occurs in the course and scope of employment is generally compensable. But what if it occurs at work, during work hours, but the immediate cause is not a […]