Can I Get Workers Comp For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Can I Get Workers Comp For Carpal Tunnel?

Has your job become a pain in the…wrist?

Filing workers comp for carpal tunnel can give you the time you need to recover.

 

There are some parts of your body that you never pay attention to…unless they’re bothering you. The carpal tunnel in your wrist is one of those parts.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common work-related injuries among American workers. And if you’ve ever experienced the pain, numbness, tingling, or discomfort of this condition, you know that it can be very difficult to maintain the same quality of life at work or at home.

But can you get workers comp for carpal tunnel? In this article, we’ll address these questions (and a few more) to give you a better understanding of the relationship between carpal tunnel and workers compensation. Read more

Light Duty Jobs For Injured Workers

A permanent injury doesn’t have to end your career.

Here’s how to find light duty jobs for injured workers after your claim has been settled.

 

Being injured on the job is challenging enough, even more so when you are unable to return to your regular position.

When this happens, you are faced with one of two possible outcomes—either your authorized treating physician will tell you to stay home to recover or they will allow you to return to work with restrictions.

Also known as “modified duty,” light duty jobs allow you to continue working without putting your recovery at risk. But there is a lot more to consider than which jobs you may be assigned.

In this article, we’ll discuss what you can expect from light duty work, as well as how to accommodate permanent injuries after your claim has been settled. Read more

10 Questions To Ask Your Workers Comp Lawyer
10 Questions To Ask Your Workers Comp Lawyer

Confused about your work injury?

Here are 10 questions to ask your workers comp lawyer to give you a better perspective on your case.

 

Workers compensation should be a fairly simple process: you get hurt, you report your injury, you get reimbursed for your medical treatments and lost wages. But for many Floridians, the reality can become a lot more complicated. And that’s where hiring a workers compensation attorney can help.

But hiring an attorney is a whole new can of worms. With so many to choose from, how do you know which attorney can get the results you need? Luckily, asking some key questions can help you decide on a lawyer before you make any commitments.

Here are 10 questions to ask a workers comp lawyer before you hire them. Read more

Are Workers Comp Lawyer Fees Worth It?

The insurance company hasn’t exactly been easy to work with…

…but is it worth it to pay workers comp lawyer fees?

 

You’ve been injured in a workplace injury and your employer’s insurance company has been playing hardball. One of your co-workers suggests hiring a lawyer to help you get the workers compensation benefits you’re entitled to.

But wait a minute…can you afford workers comp lawyer fees? And are they really worth it?

Yes and yes!
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HIPAA and Workers Comp: What You Need To Know
HIPAA and Workers Comp: What You Need To Know

Are work injuries protected by privacy laws?

Here’s everything you need to know about HIPAA and workers comp.

 

If you have been injured on the job and are being treated through workers compensation, you may have questions about the privacy of your medical treatment as you recover. How much will the insurance company know about your injury? How much will your employer know? Is there any way to keep your health condition between you and your doctor?

Regardless of the extent or severity of your injury, these concerns are valid and it’s important to understand the relationship between HIPAA and workers comp. Read more

How Long Does Workers' Comp Last?
How Long Does Workers Comp Last?

Many employees rely on workers comp to provide them with assistance in the event they are injured at work. While some injuries are relatively simple with no long-term side effects, others take years to recover from (if at all).

So how can you be sure that you will receive workers compensation benefits long enough to fully recover from your injuries? How long does workers comp last?

At The Law Office of Brian D. Tadros, it’s important to us that all injured workers are given accurate information regarding their workers compensation claim so they can make educated decisions.

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