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Think hard before bringing suit against the government Workplace accidents can lead to the physical and emotional turmoil that significantly impacts an individual’s life. In
April 3, 2023
Think hard before bringing suit against the government Workplace accidents can lead to the physical and emotional turmoil that significantly impacts an individual’s life. In
Introduction Injured workers who wish to overturn a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision may be tempted to hire a WCB lawyer and seek resolution in the court
Amy Pohl once led a normal life as a primary school teacher. But the 25-year-old now suffers from a rare chronic pain condition known
STD or LTD seems better than WCB. Think again. When a debilitating injury or illness strikes, it can feel like your world’s been turned upside
When injury strikes, modified work can be the bridge between disability and a full return to the workforce Under ideal circumstances, employees injured or sickened
Many injuries (e.g., strains, burns, cuts) have an obvious relationship to a compensable accident. Consequently, determining WCB’s level of responsibility is relatively simple. However, there
The WCB Advisor Office decoded Deciphering vernacular is half the battle in navigating Alberta’s workers’ compensation system. The WCB lexicon exists in near constant flux
Our healthcare system in disarray, a growing number of Canadians, including those seeking WCB benefits, are resorting to medical tourism. Perhaps no feature of Canadian
For many injured workers, eligibility for WCB-sponsored retraining would have them champing at the bit. And indeed, by all appearances, the fruits of no-cost retraining
Changing attitudes within WCB are seeing more carpal tunnel claims denied. A reader wrote recently about WCB’s refusal to compensate her carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
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