Can my Spouse Get Paid by the Insurance Company for Helping Me Recover at Home from my Injury?

Many of my clients are surprised to learn that their husband, wife or significant other can ask for payment for "attendant care" of an injured worker at home. Why? Often my seriously injured clients cannot take care of basic necessities such as:

• bathing

• dressing

• meal preparation

• driving

• cleaning

Given that hospitals often release patients home as soon as possible, I see more and more instances where my clients recover mostly at home, with outpatient visits to rehab.

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Published In: Worker’s Compensation Updates

DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.

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