Further Suggestions
If you suspect fraud on the part of your insurer, employer or IME report it to the fraud unit at the WC Board. Report medical fraud, also, to the State Office of Professional Medical Misconduct (usually the Health Dept.). If you were fired within one year of filing a WC claim - file a termination discrimination complaint. If you suspect that your insurer has acted improperly, file a complaint with the Dept. of Insurance. If you suspect that you are being discriminated against - file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If you suspect that you have an unsafe work environment, file a complaint with the federal OSHA dept. Always save your notice of decision letters. Make a note at each hearing as to the name of the judge. Find out who is your claim's examiner at the WC BOARD. These examiners usually try to help injured workers. You have a right to be retrained. Contact the local rehabilitation social worker at the WC Board. In some states, the patient has the right to ask for a priority hearing when there is financial hardship or an emerging medical problem. Call your local claim's examiner at the WC Board for assistance.
Helpful References - WC Court Cases
The following are Workman's Compensation Court Cases the involve claims for RSD. The state of Vermont was chosen for the example cases because their documentation is far superior to that of any other state that was examined for material to use as example cases from which to devise a WC strategy.
The following are Workman's Compensation Court Cases the involve claims for RSD. Vermont was chosen for the example cases since their documentation is far superior to that of any other state that was examined for material to use as example cases from which to devise a WC strategy.
Blanchard v. Vicon Recover Systems and VT AOT (May 9, 1996) Bontempo v. Crescent Manor Nursing Home (June 4, 1996) Catani v. A.J. Eckert Co. (July 14, 1995) Durand v. Okemo Mountain (Sep. 1 & Jul. 20, 1998) Gay v. Gardner's Supply Co. (March 31, 1996) Green v. Easton Hockey, USA (Feb. 6, 1998)
