Thought Leaders

An emergency room is the first place many go for medical care. And those ED records provide a critical, but complex window into a patient’s health and injuries, establishing a medical baseline at the time of the incident. We recently looked at the importance of...

An Emergency Department is often the first place where the medical record ­ complete or not ­ gets built by medical professionals. All facts in an injury-related claim or dispute are important.  However, some facts are more important than others. As attorneys,...

MKC Medical Management recently participated in the annual WCI conference, Orlando, "a great way for me to stay current with top workers compensation issues," Kari said.  Our clients regularly turn to us for help with medically-related claims and cases that intersect...

ALFA International is the premier network of independent law firms. Founded in 1980, ALFA International was the first and continues to be one of the largest and strongest legal networks. The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms what anyone connected to the construction...

Some opioid addicts turn to illegal drugs because they're cheaper and easier to get than prescription medication.  That includes the heroin and fentanyl both opioids shown here after being seized by Rochester, N.Y., police.  According to theNational Institute on Drug...

In the short term, opioids CAN help ease the sometimes debilitating effects of pain, especially acute pain experienced after trauma or surgery. In these scenarios, it’s vital for providers to map out the next steps for pain control and break the cycle.  That's because...