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In law school, there is a famous video called “The Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination”. They are: Be brief. Short questions, plain words. Always ask leading questions. Don’t ask a question to which you do not know the answer. Listen to the witness’ answers. Don’t quarrel with the witness. Don’t allow the witness to repeat his...
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If anyone has any kind of injury that requires physical therapy, I highly recommend Endurance Rehabilitation. I was referred to Endurance by one of the Industrial Commission judges who had treated there, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the treatment I’ve received. Having gone through extensive rehabilitation for a previous knee injury on two...
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Determination of permanent disability in Arizona work injury claims is governed by a book published by the American Medical Association called The Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. The Guides have a section for each of the major body parts which give uniform rules for doctors to “rate” permanent impairments in injuries. Although the...
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There are several different issues that can arise in an Arizona workers compensation claim. Being able to identify these issues is usually the expertise of a workers compensation attorney. Knowing the difference is extremely important in deciding what evidence to submit, what witnesses to call, and what your burden of proof is. The main issues...
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I had a doctor testify in a hearing today who I normally respect but who had it all wrong in this case. At issue was whether or not walking on crutches and placing all of one’s weight on their non-injured foot can aggravate an underlying asymptomatic condition in their heel. The Doctor’s Testimony This doctor,...
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