How to Prepare for an Appeals Commission Hearing (Without Sabotaging Yourself)
If you have an Appeals Commission hearing coming up, the worst thing you can do is walk in trying to win. That sounds backwards. But stay with me. The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation isn’t looking for polished speeches, dramatic storytelling, or legal theatrics. The Commissioners aren’t there to be impressed. What they’re actually evaluating...
Read MoreWhat Happens If You’re Injured During WCB’s Mandatory Rehab?
Introduction: Rehab Isn’t Always the “Safe” Part of a Claim Rehabilitation is supposed to represent progress — the phase where recovery gains momentum and the worker moves closer to returning to work. But in reality, rehab can be physically demanding, rushed, poorly tailored, or outright unrealistic. Injuries during rehab are far more common than workers...
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