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Victory in Workers Compensation Case <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Victory in Workers Compensation Case!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On March 24, 2022, an injured worker won his case. Then Alaska Workers Compensation Board issued a decision in the case of Torres v Zurich American Insurance Co and Northern Adjusters,<\/em> AWCB Dec. No. 22-0021: D&O 22-0021.pdf (alaska.gov)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work Injury <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Facts: The employee injured both shoulders while working as roofer, clearing off a roof. When he realized the pain and weakness was not going away, he went to the doctor and reported the injury to his employer. MRIs showed that he had tears in both shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At first, physical therapy was recommended. When it did not improve his pain and function, his physician recommended surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter Dr. Scot Youngblood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That is when the insurance company, Zurich, hired an \u201cindependent\u201d medical evaluator, Dr. Scot Youngblood, who wrote a report stating that the SLAP tears were the produce of age-related degeneration and that the tears were not the result of the employee\u2019s work activities. For more information on Dr. Youngblood, see: \"Independent\" Evaluations: Scot Youngblood, MD - Keenan Powell, Attorney at Law<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The insurance company, represented by Jeffrey Holloway of Babcock, Holloway, Caldwell and Stires, controverted the claim. It cut off medical benefits so the doctors wouldn\u2019t get paid and the surgeries could not go forward. They also cut of the employee\u2019s disability benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fighting the Insurance Company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The employee hired Keenan Powell, who filed a claim on his behalf. The Board ordered a second independent medical evaluation (SIME) from a truly independent doctor. For information on the SIME process, see: Negotiating the Maze III: Second Independent Medical Evaluations (SIME) - Keenan Powell, Attorney at Law<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board\u2019s doctor said the shoulder injuries were work-related, the employee was disabled from the injuries, and he needed surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The case went to hearing on February 17, 2022. Afterwards, the Board issued the Final Decision and Order which held, amongst other things the Employee was entitled to an order finding work is the substantial cause of his need for bilateral shoulder medical treatment and disability.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Your Rights? Find Out Now!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to wait until your claim is controverted to speak with an attorney. Find out your rights are and what you should be looking out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keenan Powell has practiced Workers Compensation law in the State of Alaska for over 35 years and has dedicated her practice to Workers Compensation representing injured Alaskans handling hundreds of cases. <\/em>www.keenanpowell.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All consultations are free.<\/strong>  To make an appointment, email: keenan@keenanpowell.com<\/a> or call:  907 258 7663.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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