Espionage in Workers Compensation
Don't you just love a good spy movie? James Bond maybe? Maxwell Smart? I like Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Tales of loyalty, betrayal, truth, and lies are all great fun - when it isn't your life.
Who Can You Trust?
There are two types of spies in Workers Compensation cases. The first is the Mata Hari. She pretends to be your friend. She makes life easier for you. But all the while, she's telling your deepest secrets to those who wish you harm, the insurance company. She is the nurse case manager, that nice person the insurance company sent to sit with you at your doctor visits and help move things along. Only she isn't moving things along for you. She's moving things allow for her boss, the insurance company. And that insurance company has only one goal: closing out your file. So beware of the Mata Hari!
By the way, you don't have to allow Mata Hari into your visits. You can just say no and there is nothing the insurance company can do to retaliate.
To learn more about nurse case managers, check out my post here: https://www.keenanpowell.com/blog/2018/10/18/nurse-case-managers-insurance-spies-2/
The Double Agent
There's a new spy in town: the double agent. He's the guy who is loyal to no one. He's acts like he's going to fix your problems. But he's on both sides. While he's treating your injuries, he takes money from insurance companies by performing "independent" medical evaluations, trashing the claims of other injured workers. When it comes time that the insurance company wants to close out your file, he's their go-to guy. The horrible thing is that they've trained him to say the magic words that will kill your claim. Want to learn more about double agents practicing medicine in Alaska?
Stay tuned.
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. www.keenanpowell.com.
All consultations are free. To make an appointment, email keenan@keenanpowell.com or call 907 258 7663.