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Glossary of Workers' Compensation Law Terms
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Accepted claim: A claim in which the insurance
company accepts that your injury or illness will be covered by
workers' compensation.
Agreed medical evaluator (AME): This is the
physician that is agreed to by your attorney and insurance
company. The AME will be the one to conduct your medical
evaluations.
Alternative work: If your doctor says you will not
be able to return to your job because of your injury, your
employer is encouraged to offer you alternative work instead
of your regular work duties. There are requirements to this
alternative work, such as meeting your work restrictions, that
vary by state.
American Medical Association (AMA): National
physician’s group. The AMA has published the permanent
impairment guidelines.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): A federal law
that prohibits discrimination against people with
disabilities.
AOE/COE (Arising out of and occurring in the course of
employment): Injury caused by and happened while on the
job.
Appeals board: A group of seven commissioners
appointed by the governor to review and reconsider decisions
of workers’ compensation administrative law judges.
Applicants' attorney: A lawyer that can represent
the injured worker in a workers' compensation case.
Apportionment: A way of figuring out how much of
your permanent disability is due to your work injury and how
much is due to other disabilities.
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