Workers' Compensation

In the medico-legal world, accurately determining whether a condition stems from a recent injury or was already present can significantly affect outcomes. The line between injury and comorbidity often isn’t obvious. It requires careful analysis, clear definitions, and a structured…

Chronic pain is a complex and often debilitating condition impacting millions of individuals worldwide. In personal injury cases, effective pain management plays a critical role in recovery and overall quality of life. This blog delves into the nuances of chronic…

The battle of the bulge has been a losing battle for many as the obesity rate for Americans has steadily increased to over 40%. More and more of the population, as indicated, have problems with weight management due to a…

In the wake of COVID-19 healthcare professionals worldwide are experiencing drastic changes in how they work and care for their patients – changes which not only impact hospital and acute care professionals,  but changes with rippling impacts to health care…

Last year (2019), in the state of Massachusetts, a little over 1,600 new workers compensation cases were filed. A number representing a very small percentage of the Massachusetts employment rate which is estimated at over 3.7M individuals. Good job Massachusetts, you’re staying…

Workers’ compensation and case management are inextricable from the other. Medical management professionals involved in helping an employee travel the road to recovery and return safely to work hold two different—but not discrete—responsibilities: First, to the affected employee, and second…