The so-called advocacy approach to workers compensation claims has gained ground over the past year as injured workers faced anxiety and uncertainty due to delayed medical care and a greater reliance on technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say.Â
Workers have needed more help steering through the claims process, including using technology to access remote health care, and the extra stresses endured have highlighted the importance of behavioral health services, they say.Â
âAdvocacy is really about helping the injured worker navigate the workers compensation landscape and their medical care. ⦠Over the last year that need has only increased,â said Mike Hessling, Rollings Meadows, Illinois-based CEO North America of Gallagher Bassett Services Inc.Â
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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by
WHA Appraisal Inc. against
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. on April 6. Complaint Against Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15035246.), Filed By Wha Appraisal Inc.. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(simmons, John) Demand For Trial By Jury By Wha Appraisal Inc.. (tjd) Notice Of Appearance By Keith A. Jones On Behalf Of Wha Appraisal Inc. (jones, Keith) Disclosure Statement Form Pursuant To Frcp 7.1 By Wha Appraisal Inc..(simmons, John)
Case number 2:21-cv-01623-GAM was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on April 6.
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