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Category: Workers’ Compensation

Why should I have to submit to a drug test?

June 17, 2014
Oxner
You shouldn’t. But it’s the law. We don’t like it either but there’s nothing really to be done about it. Without condoning the use of illegal drugs or what is more of an issue – the use of prescription medicine which was not prescribed for you – we don’t see what the relationship is between […]
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What medical treatment am I entitled to?

June 22, 2014
Oxner
Under our law you are supposed to receive all medical care reasonably intended to affect a cure, provide relief, or lessen the period of disability. The medical care doesn’t have to do all three – any one will do. So even if you still aren’t going to be able to return to work you are […]
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Can I just go see my own doctor?

July 12, 2014
Oxner
Yes you can, at your expense. If you’re employer tells you that you’re not permitted to this they are giving you totally wrong information. The insurance company only gets to direct your medical care if they formally accept the claim. That means they’ve filed a Form 60 with the Industrial Commission. Be warned, however, that […]
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Do I have to go to a company doctor?

July 27, 2014
Oxner
Under the laws currently in effect, the answer is “yes.” We agree with you that there certainly appears to be a cozy relationship between an employer and a doctor who gets a substantial amount of business (in the form of a constant and steady supply of patients) from that employer. In a lot of settings […]
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Is there a surefire way to ruin my claim with the doctor?

August 8, 2014
Oxner
Actually, yes there are a couple of great ways to do this. The biggest problem is exaggerating your symptoms. We’ve met very few people who were out and out liars about their situation. Seriously, about three or four out of several thousand. What we do see is that clients are trying to get the attention […]
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