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Who really chooses your doctor after a workplace injury—you or the insurance company?

In this episode of The Verdict, catastrophic injury attorney Clark Speaks and workers’ comp lawyer Brian Groesser unpack one of the most frustrating realities for injured workers: once the claim is accepted, the insurance carrier gets to call the shots on your medical care.

Brian explains how carriers maintain lists of “good” and “bad” doctors—good meaning those who minimize treatment, avoid surgery, and send employees back to work quickly. But what happens when you’re still in pain and the system says, “You’re fine”?

We’ll tell you how this affects both your physical recovery and your wage loss claim, and how injured workers can end up making their condition worse by returning to work too soon.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Medical care decisions

2:30 – Why it matters

5:25 – Working through pain

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In this episode of The Verdict, catastrophic injury attorney Clark Speaks talks with workers' compensation lawyer Brian Groesser about why the first 90 days after a workplace injury can make or break your claim.

Groesser breaks down the dangers of thinking “I can handle this myself” and explains how insurance companies use tools like Form 63 and surveillance to investigate—and potentially deny—your case even while paying benefits. We’ll share some of the hidden strategies carriers use so you know what to look out for.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Hiring a lawyer early can protect your rights, speed up your care, and keep the system from turning against you.

Resources for this episode:

⏳ Why the first 90 days are deceptively risky

📝 The real reason insurers use Form 63

🎙️ How casual recorded statements can be weaponized

🧠 Surveillance, background checks, and ISO reports—explained

⚖️ How a lawyer protects your care, pay, and claim

Learn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/

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The first 90 days after a workplace injury can make or break your workers’ comp case, but most injured workers don’t realize that until it’s too late. In this episode of The Verdict, Clarke and lead worker’s comp attorney Brian Groesser explain what really happens in those first few weeks and why your attorney becomes your biggest advocate against the insurance adjuster.

Without proper guidance and representation, claims can get lost in the shuffle, leading to delays in medical treatment and compensation. The duo discusses real-life examples, illustrating how proactive legal representation can make a substantial difference in the outcome of a case. Brian lays out how an experienced attorney can put pressure on the insurance company, demand timely care, and keep your case from slipping through the cracks.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

📆 Why the first 90 days are the most important in your case
📉 How insurance adjusters quietly minimize your benefits
🤝 Who’s really on your side — and who isn’t

Learn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/

Schedule your FREE case review: https://www.speakslaw.com/our-team/r-clarke-speaks/#contactFormTarget

Find us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R40YMP