Most people do not intentionally set out to get injured at work, so for a lot of people the decision to lodge a claim in the first place is not made lightly and is usually borne with the best intention, get treatment, get better, get back to work. Then, the system sets in. The employer …
Occupational Rehabilitation Providers (ORP), sometimes referred to as Rehabilitation Consultants, are return to work professionals experienced in dealing with workplace injuries and helping people return to safe and sustainable work. ORP’s are referred to a claim by the Insurance Agent (the Agent), however they are an independent party. They do not work for the Agent, …
This unprecedented, not-normal COVID-19 environment that we are experiencing has given me a little bit of time to think. It got me thinking about a lot of things, but in particular what happens to existing claims and how do we continue to plan for an injured worker’s return to work when a) they are required …
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