Louise Esola: Injured workers represented by attorneys reported poorer physical recovery about three years after their injuries, while legal representation had little estimated effect on average medical payments, according to a Workers Compensation Research Institute study released Tuesday.

Although the researchers said their findings suggest attorneys may contribute to poorer recovery, they acknowledged that separating the effects of legal representation from those of the workers compensation dispute resolution system is difficult.

Read the full article here.  The new WCRI study is Attorney Representation, Health Recovery, and Medical Payments.  Visit its page on our website for more details, including information on how to get a copy!