Worker's compensation litigation of the upper extremity claim.
This article presents an overview of the issues presented to physicians and lawyers in evaluating, treating, litigating, and concluding an upper extremity workers' compensation claim. This analysis includes a review of the unique considerations involved in the workers' compensation patient/claimant, a general examination of workers' compensation law, and the interplay between litigation and the medical management of the patient.
Harding
Walter E
WE
Boehl Stopher and Graves, LLP, 2300 Aegon Center, 400 West Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. wharding@bsg-law.com
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