Personal Injuries that cause you to file a workers’ compensation claim are likely considerable enough to entitle you to benefits from the OWCP, or the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. This division of the Department of Labor is the federal body responsible for the administration of benefits to those who have suffered in incidents that [...]
If you have been injured on the job, then you may know that you are entitled to some benefits. But you may not be aware of exactly what workers’ comp will cover. One of the first steps to receiving workers’ comp benefits is to see an OWCP doctor in Indiana. This will ensure that you [...]
Just like any other job, working for the federal government also has risks. If you experience an injury while on the job, it is first and foremost critical to get the care you need to be able to heal properly. You also want to make sure that you are receiving adequate financial help to get [...]
What are the important qualities to look for when searching for a personal injury doctor? Many people simply become overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin. But a personal injury doctor can play an important role in your claims case. For this reason, you want a personal injury doctor you can rely on and trust [...]
Filing a Federal Workers’ Compensation (FECA) claim is a daunting task! There are so many bureaucratic hoops to jump through and missing one aspect of the claim could result in being denied some or all of what you may be eligible for. Finding a Department of Labor (DOL) physician will dramatically assist you through the [...]
When filing an OWCP claim, choosing the right DOL doctor is an important step. Whether you work for USPS, TSA, or any other federal job, if you suffer an on the job injury, you could be eligible for federal worker compensation. You will need to schedule a consultation with a DOL doctor to have your injuries [...]
When you need a personal injury doctor, you may start looking for recommendations or you may simply follow the guidance of your company. However, there comes a time when you should ask yourself if you should use the company recommendation or go with an auto injury doctor that has experience with workers compensation. To help [...]
Not everyone likes going to the doctor, but after an accident related to automobiles, work, or from another cause, it’s important to get checked out by a medical professional. Doing so will ensure that you are in good health, can identify major problems that might not be visible, and can get proper and effective treatment [...]
In an effort to attack the opioid epidemic head on, the DOL is taking aim at the amount of opioid pain meds that are prescribed to federal employees. Recently, the OWCP began developing procedures that will allow for the monitoring of prescription pain medication to injured federal employees under the FECA with a plan toward [...]
There are millions of federal employees. Any workforce with that kind of presence is bound to experience a wide variety of injuries and medical needs. In fact, there were over 170,000 injury cases among federal employees in 2016 alone. With that many federal employees filing that many cases in a given year, it is important [...]
