Frequently Asked Questions

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 who will make the process simpler and easier for you. Experience and Training Taking care of yourself is of utmost importance. To ensure that you receive exactly what you need to recover from an injury [...]

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 process of filing your claim and receiving benefits for your injury. A work injury is difficult enough to endure on its own; it’s important you have some tools to help you through this already challenging [...]

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 assessed and documented. Here are some important items to be sure you bring to your appointment. A Record of Your Injury Your DOL doctor will want to know key information about your injury such as [...]

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 you decide, here are a few questions that you should ask yourself before you go to your next personal injury doctor’s appointment. What Type of Accident Did You Suffer From? The type of accident you [...]

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 for a full recovery. What are my injuries and how severe are they? Some injuries can look really bad but aren’t as severe as we think while some injuries may not look back but can [...]

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 reducing the risk of addiction. There is no indication that this will lead to a ban on opioid painkillers, however. It is widely recognized that prescription painkillers can be a great asset in managing pain, [...]