Point of No Return

“The Defense Attorney” was a post I used in part to complain about the ridiculous BWC hearing process in our state. But at the time, I forgot to mention one important thing… So I decided to present that in Q&A form.

Q: How do you know when a BWC claim is past the point of […]

The Defense Attorney

I don’t know how it is in other states, but it’s always entertaining to attend an Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation hearing at the Industrial Commission.

You’ve never seen so many neck braces, wheelchairs and crutches in your life… But the sad thing is that if the work-related injury was truly legitimate, it should never […]

TPA’s 101 – Part II

In my previous post, TPA’s 101 – Part I, I discussed why you should hire a TPA to help you with your worker’s compensation plans. But that’s only half the battle. If you hire one or currently have one in place, you need to make sure they are doing their job. Let me put it […]

TPA’s 101 – Part I

I often get asked my position regarding TPA’s. So I decided to have a short lesson on what to ask of your TPA and why you should consider using one.

First, let’s clarify what a TPA is. They are third party administrators. You could also be talking about a broker – if you’re in the […]