Should I be Reimbursed for Travel to Medical Treatment?
Yes. Reasonable expenses include bus fares, auto mileage and parking expenses. Keep accurate records and submit the records to your insurer for reimbursement.
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How can I Afford an Attorney?
There is no fee to obtain an attorney. You won’t incur any hourly fees for our legal services. Our fees are based on a contingency of what we recover for you. The insurer is required to pay attorney fees for disputes regarding medical or rehabilitation issues. Contact attorneys Denise Lemmon or Conrad Tanasychuk for a…
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Can Penalties be issued to the Employer?
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What is an Independent Medical Examination?
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