Workers Compensation Commission

It will be very important to have proof of limitations due to your work injury.

This will mean telling the doctor all about your problems and limitations.

Each visit you should explain how your ability to perform daily activities such as lifting, walking and standing has changed.

You should also tell the doctor about any limits in range of motion, bending, reaching, handling or fingering.

The final visit is especially important for describing your limitations and pain.

The effect of the changes will be seen this year.

Cases will take longer because only the assigned Arbitrator will be allowed to hear the case.

Cases will only come up once every three months.

Cases values will likely drop.

Medical treatment will likely be restricted.

The unanswered question is whether Arbitrators will be influenced to be more conservative.

The pressure of politicians, businesses and insurance companies who complain of an unfair work comp system may be too much to ignore.

However, you must pay for medical records to prove your case.

You must also pay for a doctor to testify on your behalf.

This can cost from $600 to $1,500 for each doctor.

There are also court reporter costs.

All these costs are the responsibility of the injured worker.

The advantage of using a Work Comp lawyer is that they will pay for these costs up front, and you will not have to pay for them until you receive your settlement.