Personal Injury News & Developments

Maximum medical improvement (MMI) is a milestone at which an injured worker is stabilized and has no room for improvement. MMI is important when collecting workers’ compensation benefits because reaching it may mean the end of compensation. Workers who reach MMI have a few options: return to work and no longer receive benefits, transfer to…

Every year, millions of Americans go to work and suffer from a work-related injury or illness. These can range from minor injuries and health conditions to more severe cases where they can no longer work in their previous capacity or injuries resulting in death. These life-altering events can leave the injured with hefty medical bills,…

Many workers must see multiple doctors when they file a workman’s compensation claim. Insurance companies, lawyers, or other professionals must determine your work-related injuries and how they impact your life before moving forward with a claim. This is why they request an IME, which stands for independent medical examination. Many injured workers face this step…

Read on to find out what happens to medical bills when workers comp is denied, how Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can help ensure your employer’s insurance company complies with legal mandates to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve, as well as alternatives you could resort to in the meantime. What Happens to Medical Bills When…

Employers in the United States are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance provides benefits such as wages and medical bills for workers who get sick or injured on the job and cannot continue working in the same capacity. Although an injured worker may apply for workers’ compensation benefits, the insurance company is not…

Many employees who suffer workplace injuries are eligible for workers’ compensation insurance benefits through their employers. Workers’ compensation law allows eligible workers to receive weekly payments based on the type and duration of the injury. A critical aspect of these benefits is Total Temporary Disability (TTD), which prevents an injured employee from working but allows…

If you’re facing a work-related injury or job loss, there are financial options you can turn to for support. Workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits are great resources to help employees in different circumstances while they’re not working. For some people, utilizing these benefits is the only way to help compensate for lost wages from being…

Millions of Americans commute to their jobs daily, expecting a routine workday. However, worker’s compensation benefits provide crucial financial support when work-related injuries or illnesses occur. This system ensures employees have a safety net when faced with work-related health issues. What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that helps with wage…

Rotator cuff injuries are relatively common. Your chances of experiencing a rotator cuff or other shoulder injury increase depending on which industry you work in. For example, construction workers are routinely at risk for various injuries. Unfortunately, this injury can stop you from working long while it heals. Being out of work because of an…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental injury that can stem from a traumatic event while on the job. Whether it’s because of a physical injury like being attacked or shot or simply witnessing these terrible events, workers’ comp benefits can cover the medical treatment needed to help workers heal from their PTSD. Other…