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If My Company’s Doctor Says I Can Work, Does That Mean No Workers’ Comp Payments?

Workers who have been injured on the job are often examined by several different physicians.  If the findings amongst the doctors varies, what happens to your case? It is important to note that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission gives more weight to attending physicians’ opinions. In cases where the treating doctor has you on light…

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“Independent Medical Exams” are none of those things

Almost every single case involving serious injury, permanent disability or significant wage loss is confronted by an insurance company lawyer demanding an “Independent Medical Examination.” The exam is usually not independent. It is not for treatment, so the “medical” part of the phrase is intellectually dishonest. And as for an “examination,” it’s often more of…

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