Florida Workers’ Compensation: Is a Car Accident on Work Time Covered?
Under Florida workers’ compensation laws, many situations can result in a claim payout. But is a car accident on work time covered? I once knew a woman who suffered from spinal discomfort and TMJ pain. After years of working through the pain at a shipping facility, she had finally had enough and came to me
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Can I Get Benefits for My Workers’ Compensation Carpal Tunnel Claim?
If you’ve got carpal tunnel syndrome and your job is to blame, you’re probably wondering whether your workers’ compensation carpal tunnel claim stands a chance. Can you get the benefits and compensation you deserve? Allow me to answer this question. But first, what is carpal tunnel syndrome? What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
5 Tips from a Florida Workers’ Compensation Doctor
As a Florida workers’ compensation doctor, I’ve seen my fair share of mistakes that need to be avoided when filing a claim. If you’ve been hurt at work or want to prepare in case you are injured in the future, use these practical tips to give yourself a better chance of being approved. Report Your
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Florida Work Claim
Filing a Florida work claim can be difficult, even if you’ve had to do so in the past. The process is full of things that, if not handled correctly, can cause your claim to be delayed or even denied outright. Furthermore, an incorrectly filed workers’ compensation claim can actually make some benefits that you are
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
What Are the Signs of Repetitive Strain Injury?
Many of the work injury cases that I treat are among the different types of repetitive strain injury (RSI) that happen to people while at work. Carpal tunnel, Bursitis, tendonitis, and tennis elbow are some of the most common, though RSIs can happen practically anywhere on the body. The cause of such an injury is,
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
How Should You Choose Workers’ Comp Doctors? 3 Ways DOL Doctors Are Different
Workplace injuries can come at a high cost. Often costs for Federal and Florida State Government employees increase because they don’t seek out experienced workers’ comp doctors. Many people don’t know they need a DOL doctor (Department of Labor) to show their injury in the right light. By hiring a doctor with no DOL experience,
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Spinal Decompression: 3 Benefits of Disc Decompression Therapy
Back pain happens to a lot of different people for many reasons. No reason is so pernicious, though, as back injuries. Fortunately, a simple, noninvasive treatment can help you manage and perhaps completely stop your back pain: spinal disc decompression therapy. A patient of mine used to work as a firefighter. One day he and
BY: Dr. Michael Newman