Carey Worrell
Attorney · Harvard Law School
What to Expect From a Workers' Comp Mediation or Settlement Conference
Learn why you may need to go through mediation in your workers’ comp case, how to prepare for it, what happens during mediation, and what comes next—if you do or don't reach a settlement agreement. ... READ MORE
What Is an Independent Medical Examination for Workers' Comp?
If you have an on-the-job injury or occupational illness, you may run into disagreements with your employer’s insurance company about your medical condition or treatment. ... READ MORE
How to Appeal Your Workers' Compensation Denial in Texas
If your Texas workers’ compensation claim has been denied, you can appeal the decision to try to get a more favorable outcome. This article explains the workers’ comp appeals process in Texas and provides tips on how to successfully challenge a claim denial. ... READ MORE
How to Appeal a Workers' Compensation Denial
Find tips on how to challenge the insurance company’s decision to deny your workers’ comp claim for an on-the-job injury or illness. ... READ MORE
Mileage Reimbursement and Other Out-of-Pocket Costs in Workers' Comp
If you are injured on the job, you might know that your medical bills and lost wages will be paid through your state workers’ comp system. But did you also know that you can get reimbursed for other out-of-pocket expenses that you incur as a result of your injury? ... READ MORE
What Will Be Taken Out of My Workers' Comp Award or Settlement?
If you’ve had a work-related injury or illness, you probably qualify for workers' comp benefits to replace a portion of your lost wages and to pay for medical care. When you eventually reach the end of the lengthy workers’ comp process, you’ll want to understand your settlement or award. ... READ MORE
Common Reasons Workers' Compensation Claims Are Denied
Learn why the insurance company might deny your claim for a work-related injury or illness—and what you can do about it. ... READ MORE
Choosing and Changing Doctors in Your Workers' Compensation Case
If you’ve been injured on the job or have a chronic work-related condition, the doctor who treats you will play an important role in helping you recover as fully as possible and get all of the workers’ comp benefits you’re entitled to receive. ... READ MORE
What Are Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits in Workers' Comp?
You may be entitled to vocational rehabilitation ("voc rehab") benefits if a workplace injury prevents you from doing the work you did prior to your injury. ... READ MORE
How Much Does a Workers' Comp Lawyer Charge in New York?
If you have a workers’ compensation claim in New York because of an on-the-job injury or occupational illness, you’re probably wondering whether you can afford to hire a lawyer. ... READ MORE