Posted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Cases, Workers Comp Rights
The short answer is yes (sort of). How come? Because there is nothing in workers compensation law which requires an employer to keep on an employee who cannot do the job because of a work related injury, even if that injury was caused by work. So if your employer lets you go because you cannot …
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Tags: firedfromwork, vermontworkerscomp, workerscompbenefits, workerscompclaim, workerscompinsurance, workerscomplawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Cases, Workers Comp Rights
Souligny v. PB&J, Inc – State of Vermont In many workers compensation cases, chiropractic treatment is recommended. Because of the nature of chiropractic care, however, workers comp insurance companies can try to get out of covering the costs of the treatment, particularly after several years have gone by. This issue was addressed in a recent …
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Tags: chiropracticcare, helpwithworkerscomp, refusedmedicalcare, vermontcourtdecision, workerscompbenefits, workerscompinsurance, workerscompinvermontPosted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits
I’m often asked if you really need to hire a worker’s comp lawyer. The truth is, you can represent yourself in a workers compensation claim. But it’s best to go in prepared. If you do choose to represent yourself, I recommend you do a lot of research to make sure you understand your rights and …
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Tags: workerscompclaim, workerscompensationinvermont, workerscomplawyer, workmanscompPosted by Tristan Larson | Uncategorized
Yes. Under Worker’s Compensation Rule 4, when an injured worker is required to travel for medical treatment, medical exams, IMEs, and/or vocational rehabilitation related appointments, the injured worker is entitled to reimbursement for mileage, meals, and overnight accommodation. You must provided reasonable documentation to the insurance company. The insurance company is required to pay the …
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