The Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) is a program. It is designed to provide additional compensation to workers with a pre-existing disability or condition. It offers aid to those who then suffer a new work-related injury. This injury worsens their overall disability. The program’s aim is to protect employers from bearing the entire financial […]

Understanding Qualified Medical Evaluations A Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME) involves a state-certified medical professional conducting a specialized assessment to determine the nature and extent of an injured worker’s medical condition. These evaluations are crucial in workers’ compensation cases, as they help resolve disputes between the injured worker and their employer or insurer. Disagreements may arise