Are Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) Reliable? New Research Highlights Strengths and Weaknesses
A 2018 systematic review published in the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation sheds important light on the reliability and validity of various Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) methods commonly used in return-to-work decisions and disability determinations. The...
Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership
This year marks a monumental milestone for Capstone—20 years of partnership with Florida Workers’ Advocates. It has been a privilege and honor to work alongside FWA. As we celebrate this milestone, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for FWA’s unwavering...
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Six Ways Ametros and Professional Administration Protect Injured Workers
By: Mark Long, SVP Regulatory Affairs When an injured worker receives a settlement, managing medical funds and ensuring continued care can be overwhelming. Without proper oversight, funds can run out too soon, paperwork can get messy, and Medicare compliance can...
The Greatest Risk is Doing Nothing
CMS has repeatedly kicked the can down the road concerning Liability Medicare Set-Asides guidelines and how to protect Medicare’s future interest in an injury case. Even though Medicare has not issued any guidelines for Liability cases as they have for workers'...
In the Room Where It Happens: Virtual Vs. In-Person Mediation
Virtual mediation has become a mainstay in the legal profession, including cases involving workers’ compensation and personal injury. What began as a necessity during the pandemic is now the default method for resolving disputes of all sizes. It’s efficient. It...
Navigating the Heat: Workplace Safety to Rising Temperatures
With extreme summer temperatures and unpredictable weather, it’s important to remember that while summer brings fun, we need to ensure our workers are safe in the heat. Recent studies by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) and the National Council on...
Artificial Intelligence, CMS & Medicare Set Asides By Marilyn R. Litwin and Michele Earney Specialty Allocations, Inc
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a huge part of our daily lives. Through computer algorithms AI has advanced the ability of human decision making from simple to complex and the impact continues to expand in every aspect of our life. Working with the Centers of...
Will Your Next Court Reporter Be a Robot: Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Streaming and Deposition Summaries.
Milestone Reporting is one of the largest and fastest growing court reporting companies in Florida and the United States. Our growth is due to a lot of things, to name a few: affordability, great customer service and employees who truly care about our clients. That...
The Overlooked Intersection of Workers’ Compensation and Elder Law: Why Understanding Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, and Probate Matters for Your Clients
As workers’ compensation attorneys, your focus is on helping injured workers secure the benefits they deserve. But what happens after the case is settled or the benefits start flowing? Many of your clients—especially those with long-term injuries or disabilities—face...
What To Consider When Partnering With A Legal Funding Company
When selecting a legal funding partner, it's essential to thoroughly evaluate their credibility, terms, and overall alignment with your client’s needs. Here are key factors to consider: 1. Reputation and Credibility Research the funding company’s reputation by talking...
Why has Florida’s “W.C. Private Mediation Culture” in significant respects, become a One-Way Street…?
The Florida Administrative Code, Section 60Q-6.111 (1) (c.) - AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF MEDIATOR, promulgates that “The mediator may meet and consult privately with any party or parties or their counsel during the mediation.” Regardless of this F.A.C. Rule (which...