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Apr 07, 2020

We're All in This Together

First, let me extend to you my well wishes and prayers for you and your loved ones. Be smart and be safe.

I wanted to also reach out to all of my current clients to reassure you that things are still moving forward. At a slower pace, but still forward.

The State Board of Workers’ Compensation (W/C) continues to operate:

Teleconferences – Judges adjudicating specific issues are doing so by teleconference with all of the parties.

Telemediations – Both private and State Board mediators are conducting settlement mediations over the phone or Skype or Zoom, which affords you the opportunity to participate.

Telemedicine – Before the virus, insurance companies routinely sought to suspend the payment of weekly W/C benefits if a worker failed to attend a doctor appointment. Incredibly, many are still trying. I have twice now defended my client before a judge on this issue – both times I have won. Clients have very reasonable concerns about subjecting themselves to the virus while attending doctor appointments, physical therapy or an FCE. In fact, the State Board is now beginning to accept something called “telemedicine” as a substitute to physically attending medical appointments. Telemedicine is available with doctors who are willing to see patients by Skype, Zoom or even simply over the phone.

On another note, if you have a friend or family member who has been injured on the job, but who was later laid off because of the virus, they STILL HAVE A VALID W/C claim. Ask them to call me and I will fully explain their rights.

To all of my auto accident clients, the good news is that, even in normal times, I successfully settle 95% of cases without a trial. Therefore, the vast majority of your cases should not in any way be adversely affected by the virus.

Again, be smart. Be safe. The virus does not cause serious injury to most folks, but it can devastate others. Exercise smart social distancing and tell your family often that you love them.

Rest assured, Bruce Edwards, Shirl Hamilton, Kate Bussey and Diana Henderson are working at full capacity and are available to discuss your case anytime.

Best regards,

Bruce

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