Have Your Benefits Been Threatened By a Labor Market Survey?
Many injured workers each year find that their workers' compensation benefits are in jeopardy. These workers receive a labor market survey in the mail or are told that they must be evaluated by another doctor or attend vocational rehabilitation.
If your workers' compensation benefits are unilaterally stopped or your medical bills are not being paid by your insurance carrier, it is critical that you contact an attorney at Brant & Associates as soon as possible. We can take quick action, building a strong case for you to help make sure your interests are protected.
About Labor Market Surveys
A labor market survey is a detailed assessment of the labor force in your area. The survey may list all the jobs potentially available to you, and all the work that you could — in theory — do.
The problem with labor market surveys is that they are theoretical and do not reflect your real life situation. Many labor market surveys are used in court to show that your benefits should be reduced or eliminated because you could get another job. The surveys, however, fail to take into account whether or not you have done the job before or whether the jobs suggested are really available. This is especially devastating to workers in a recession economy, when few employers are hiring.
Many injured workers are required to have their transferable skills assessed by a vocational specialist or required to attend vocational rehabilitation. The more transferable your skills are, the greater danger you face of losing your benefits.
Protecting Your Benefits. Getting You the Help You Need.
At Brant & Associates we look at all aspects of your workers' compensation claim. We help you get the treatment you need. Often we help you get the right diagnostic studies and treatment by the right doctors — not just company doctors or panel doctors.
We may also review vocational rehabilitation records and send you to an independent vocational specialist to counter what your employer is saying through a vocational evaluation and interview. Our goal is to protect your benefits.
Contact a Lawyer
Our law office is conveniently located in the Southpointe complex, near Interstate 79 and Interstate 70, just south of downtown Pittsburgh. If you are considering taking legal action, talk with an attorney about your options. Contact Brant & Associates, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, by calling 724-749-5215 or toll free at 888-341-9783.
