When you assign the handling of a workers’ compensation matter, it is imperative that the law firm handling the matter properly investigates the claim before proceeding to a causal relationship and/or permanency evaluation examination and definitely before engaging in settlement negotiation. The handling law firm, when applicable, should be obtaining the following: all authorized medical records, all unauthorized medical records, an ISO search claims report (lists all reported claims), run New Jersey Courts On-Line for any other workers’ compensation claim petitions, signed medical authorization(s) for …
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