Flahive, Ogden & Latson offers three levels of DDR service depending on your particular needs (See below).
We require:
- a complete copy of all medical records in the carrier’s possession;
- a copy of any investigative materials if they are pertinent to the issue; and
- that you complete FOL’s online request form. Requests for this service should be sent direct to FOL’s DDR Department. Please do not send us your entire file.
Request for electronic Order Form can be made to: ddr@fol.com. If you have questions, please call 512-435-2251.
Should you have general questions about this process an FOL attorney would be more than happy to assist – please reach out to gqs@fol.com.
Diamond Service
$425 flat rate + time and expense
Includes all features of the Platinum Service plus an independent review of the file.
Early identification of extent-of-injury disputes often facilitates faster resolution and timely closure of cases. Correctly identifying “Accepted Injuries” is a crucial step in distinguishing disputed injuries.
Upon request, an FOL attorney will perform an extent-of-injury review before completing your DWC-32, ensuring a thorough understanding of the case. Please note, this review may result in a short delay in the submission of the DWC-32. The time and expense for this service will be added to our DDR flat rate.
Platinum Service
$425 flat rate
Applies when the injured employee or adjuster files the DWC-32 and issues other than MMI/IR are included in the request, or when the DWC-32 is completed by FOL on any issues.
When we prepare the DWC-32 form, we ensure accurate completion of all mandatory and discretionary fields, while carefully tracking the Division’s approval and the exam scheduling process. If the injured employee files the DWC-32 to dispute a prior certification or introduces issues beyond MMI/IR, the complexity of the analysis increases significantly. These situations require a thorough examination of the medical history, including an in-depth review of prior determinations and any additional factors that could impact the outcome.
We provide a comprehensive analysis of the file, including a detailed review of medical records, a summary of the injury’s history and medical care, and a case-specific analysis of the disputed issues. We also manage the process of submitting the necessary medical records to the Designated Doctor. Additionally, we handle full tracking and follow-up with the DWC to ensure approval. You will be notified by email as soon as we receive information regarding whether the claimant attended, rescheduled, or missed the Designated Doctor appointment.
Gold Service
$350 flat rate
Applies when the injured employee or adjuster files the DWC-32 on the issues of MMI/IR only.
This service provides the same thorough analysis as the Platinum Service, including a detailed review of medical records, a summary of the injury’s history and medical treatment, and an analysis tailored specifically to MMI/IR issues. While we do not file the DWC-32 in this service, we ensure that all necessary medical records are forwarded to the Designated Doctor.
Although tracking the approval of the DWC-32 is part of the Platinum Service, we will still notify you by email as soon as we receive information regarding whether the claimant attended, rescheduled, or missed the Designated Doctor appointment.
