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Demonstrating the Value of
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It’s the law, but it is also to the advantage of insurance companies,
employers, and workers compensation defense attorneys. While courts generally expect defense attorneys
to argue their cases vigorously and diligently, Clifford Vocational Services
demonstrates that objective and fair
expert witnesses prove most effective.
The North Carolina Industrial Commission Rules for Utilization of
Rehabilitation Professionals (RP’s) in Worker’s Compensation Claims state:
“As case consultants or expert witnesses, RP’s have an obligation to provide unbiased, objective opinions.” |
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Some RP’s are considered to be biased.
In an article entitled “Ethical Considerations in Workers’
Compensation Cases,” attorney Leto Copeley writes: “Is it ethical for defense
counsel to defend a claim where the vocational rehabilitation professional’s
services have been obtained for the purpose of placing the injured worker in
any job that can be found, whether suitable or not?” Clearly the fairness of the insurer and the
objectivity of the rehabilitation services may concern the courts and
arbitrators. When judges or
arbitrators question the objectivity of your RP’s, the value of their
testimony diminishes. |
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You can depend on Clifford Vocational Services for valuable exhibits and
testimony that meet objectivity standards.
The certified case managers of Clifford Vocational Services prepare
Job Analyses that are less vulnerable to attacks from the plaintiff's
attorney due to their accuracy.
Clifford Vocational Services takes the time to have Job Analyses
approved by the worker’s treating physician, further demonstrating the
reliability of the report. Pat
Clifford, BA, MS, CVE, CCM, ABDA, QRP will defend the work of Clifford
Vocational Services in court, if called to do so. Clifford’s unbiased testimony proves so
strong, that both defense and plantiff attorneys use him. The expertise, objectivity, and focus of
Clifford Vocational Services produces documentation that will do a better job
of reducing your financial exposure. |
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It may seem counterintuitive that clearly objective and unbiased documentation
would prove more effective at documenting employability. Call Clifford Vocational Services for just
one of your workers compensation cases, and you will see for yourself how the
right expert testimony will do the best job of reducing your financial
exposure. |
Patrick Clifford BA, MS, CVE, CCM, ABDA, QRP Certified Case Manager Nationally Certified Vocational Evaluator Life Care Planning Expert |
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Clifford Vocational Services for your Workers
Compensation Cases. |
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Clifford Vocational Services 2308 Mt Isle Harbor Drive Charlotte, NC 28214 Phone: (704) 370-6946 Fax: (704) 375-9941 Use our online referral form
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