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In Hawaii’s workers’ comp system, people with long-lasting injuries are often forced to battle doctors hand-picked by insurance companies to get treatment.

Hobbled by pain from work injuries, Vanessa Sylva had to overcome medical reports by insurance doctors that challenged her need for surgeries.

Surveillance is accepted practice in workers’ comp cases. It can lead to a cutoff of benefits, but things are not always as they appear.

Chris Brigham has exerted major influence on how Hawaii’s insurers treat injured workers claims. Critics say he has mostly made it easier to slash benefits.

A Civil Beat investigation found frequent shortcomings with how Hawaii’s education department handles workers’ comp claims.

A key lawmaker is promising to again pursue reforms in Hawaii’s workers’ comp system during the upcoming legislative session.

The Hawaii Supreme Court made two rulings in 2015 in favor of workers who had been denied treatment for their injuries.

George Copeland’s tricks of the trade include cameras hidden in a key fob or shirt button, or hours spent staring at an apartment door.