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First, always tell the doctor you were injured at work. You also have to tell him how you were injured. If your history in the first visit office note does not say your injury was work related, it will cause problems throughout...

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS IN WORKERS” COMPENSATION CLAIMS

02 Jul 2018

scheynostlaw

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Alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, for worker’s compensation claims appear to be rising. Every state is different, and Kentucky allows treatment that is reasonably necessary for the “cure and relief” of an injury, KRS. 342 020(1). The statute reads: In addition to...

Spinal Fusion for Work Injury

26 Jun 2018

Jim Ray

Back Injuries, Video

Kentucky workers’ compensation claims are filed for a wide variety of injuries. Back and neck injuries are common and can be severe. One specific treatment for workers who’ve sustained a spinal fracture is known as a spinal fusion. Spinal fusion is a...

RSD/CRPS 101

26 Jun 2018

scheynostlaw

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I recently came across a great lecture on youtube by Dr. Getson, which gives a very good explanation of RSD/CRPS. If you are trying to learn more about this disease, check it out:

2018 Changes to Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Law

19 Jun 2018

scheynostlaw

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I recently attended a legal seminar that discussed the 2018 changes to the Kentucky workers’ compensation law. The changes that impact injured workers the most are summarized below: IMPORTANT 2018 CHANGES TO KENTUCKY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS (Changes become effective 7/14/2018) Medical Treatment – 15...

Head Injury May Cause Dementia

09 Jun 2018

Jim Ray

Head Injury, Injuries

I recently found an article on WebMD that I think is relevant to some workers’ compensation injuries. Employees in warehouse jobs, construction, welding and related types of jobs are exposed to this risk. Any time an object from overhead could fall or...

Symptoms of CRPS in Children

12 Apr 2018

Jim Ray

CRPS, Medical treatment, Video

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or CRPS, is a condition that changes lives, but not for the better. I recently found a detailed video which can serve as a resource for those with CRPS (also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy or RSD). The...

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