Example #1: Workers Compensation injury to cervical spine. Claimant is self-employed and reported an injury to her left shoulder and upper arm when moving a file cabinet in her home office. The orthopedic surgeon’s examination was entirely within normal limits. more...

Example #2: A one-month old infant was involved in a motor vehicle accident. He was appropriately restrained in an infant car seat. He was evaluated in the ER where cervical spine x-rays were performed as a precaution only. The x-rays were negative for fractures, but did show a left vocal cord nodule/tumor. A biopsy was recommended via a laryngoscopy procedure. more...

Example #3: Workers Compensation Injury. Claimant is a 57-year-old diabetic laundry aide at a nursing home and weighs 262 pounds. She had a slip and fall injury and sustained a lumbar sprain/strain. She saw a physician and was sent to physical therapy, placed on anti-inflammatory medication and underwent two epidural injections. more...