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These checks I am requesting are the checks due up until today.
answered on Apr 15, 2024
Workers' compensation pays wage loss and medical bills related to the work injury. Wage loss and medical would end as of the date of death. Therefore, if you are talking about ongoing wage loss benefits, you would not be entitled. If you are talking about past due wage loss, you may be... View More 
Stop your workmen's comp payments and claim your at MMI? I proved to the judge That the timeline the photos were false and made up information and my injury still needed treatment.as she restarted my Ttd payments and ordered treatment for injury can I file a case against the defense attorney... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2024
This is a question of credibility for the judge and it sounds like he ruled in your favor. You cannot pursue a separate claim against the defense lawyer or doctor for the evidence presented. Hopefully the judge outlined these issues in his decision which will then be part of the records reviewed... View More
Stop your workmen's comp payments and claim your at MMI? I proved to the judge That the timeline the photos and my injury still needed treatment.can I file a case against the defense attorney and my workmen's comp doctor that tried to be a private investigator and also wanted me charged with fraud?
answered on Mar 23, 2024
This is a question of credibility for the judge and it sounds like he ruled in your favor. You cannot pursue a separate claim against the defense lawyer or doctor for the evidence presented. Hopefully the judge outlined these issues in his decision which will then be part of the records reviewed... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2024
It means that changes may have been made from the original Notice of Compensation Payable. Read it and compare it with prior Notices received. The Amended Notice may not contain any changes, but it is better to carefully review just in case.
Hurt w/herniated disc 1.5 yr ago. After fee I get 32k/past MED.Hired great lawyer.Week prior to going full time I hurt disc & got pay raise. So wk/amount # is skeewed.Recent MRI shows persistent,slight progressive disc pathology.Dont think future MED/wages/past & future... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2024
By way of general information, workers' compensation is not like personal injury where you can obtain additional money for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life or loss of opportunity. Workers' compensation awards-assuming there is not a death, loss of use of a body part or... View More
Police officer hurt in line of duty, car accident. On Heart & Lung for two years. Removed from Heart & Lung and placed on admin leave and workmen's comp after Failed suicide attempt. My doctor said I could no longer be a police officer due to the accident. Sent for independent... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
This is a complicated fact pattern, and you really should meet with a workers' compensation attorney in your area. From the limitted information available, you certainly appear to have a workers' compensation claim. You should know that taking the pension may reduce the amount you... View More
I'm on workers comp for 13 + months. I ve been told since July I was replaced in my job and being sent to night shift . My job was Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3 pm. I've been there 32 years . I have never received any info on this from HR and nothing at all from my union. Emails were... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2022
Sadly, workers' compensation does not provide you with any guarantee that you will be returned to the same shift or even the same job title as before your injury. However, if you fail to report to an offered position within your work restrictions it may result in a reduction or even... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
A great deal more information is needed to properly answer this question. If there is a work injury involved, you will want to talk to a workers' compensation attorney before taking any action. If this is a wage dispute, you will need an employment lawyer that focuses on wage issues.... View More
I let go of lawyer who settled first part.
answered on Jun 10, 2024
This is a question and answer forum where we are not supposed to specifically solicit business. That being said, any poster on this site including my office or any other workers' compensation attorney should be able to assist you with this request. Simply call or email one of the... View More
Year and a half delay for revision do to adjuster ordered a 3rd opinion 3 months later what to do?
answered on Mar 23, 2024
If you have an attorney discuss this problem with them. If you do not have an attorney, you really should obtain one. There may be ways to move your treatment forward more quickly despite the adjuster.
answered on Feb 27, 2024
Sure you can apply. Depending on how much you are receiving in workers' compensation, you may or may not be financially eligible.
the manager and i work for different company's can i sue?
answered on Aug 1, 2023
If the manager works for a seperate company, you may have a cause of action against him and possibly his employer. I would suggest that you contact a local attorney to review your options.
Im applying for a job at 31.80$ an hour. After passing the interview and the day before orientation I notice on the website they had changed it online to 22$ a hour. If they try to change it when I go to orientation tomorrow can I sue?
answered on May 24, 2023
No you cannot sue. An employer has to pay at least minimum wage, that's it. They can even reduce the pay for existing employees if there is no contract with proper notice.
I am a phlebotomist and I hurt my thumb at work it is a contusion to the thumb with tendent injury that caused mild to severe carpal tunnel it has been a little over six months I have been working the whole time but on restrictions mainly no use of right hand now I m on a one pound weight limit... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2023
The short answer is yes you can settle your claim if the employer is willing to settle. The bigger question is should you settle your claim and if so for how much. For that, I would agree with attorney Neiman that you should really meet witha workers' compensation attorney to discuss your options.
I know about Third Party Suits but I think the machine manufacturer is no longer in business. The company I worked for rigged the machine to suit its manufacturing needs. I incurred 3 partial amputations on my fingers because the machine was not running properly and broke. In addition to this, I... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2022
First, this is a complicated situation that you really should be handling through a workers' compensation attorney rather than attempting to do it on your own.
In regard to the negligence case, there would not be a claim for product liability if your employer modified the machine,... View More
On partial workers comp. I am working 40 to 45hrs
My normal is 55+ therefore I receive a partial workers comp check every week. 2/3 of amount below my average weekly rate.
I contracted covid and was hospitalized for 2 weeks and am now on short term disability (paid for by my... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Since you are out for a reason other than the work injury, you would not be entitled to payment of the full rate. However, assuming your restrictions and the availability of work has not changed, you should be entitled to continuation of the partial wage loss benefit that you were receiving.
Workers compensation, work-related injury, fired because I reported sexual harassment while on the job. Received EEOC Notice to Sue letter scheduled to end November 27th. I need representation.
answered on Nov 10, 2021
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My seasonal role turned permanent, then I was fired weeks after reporting a sexual & verbal harassment incident; I was demoted and reported to another department and had no idea until another employee mentioned it. My vehicle was vandalized on the companies property, my timecard was deactivated... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2021
I am not sure what your question is, but clearly you have several issues. I would strongly suggest that you contact an employment law attorney in your area as soon as possible to explore whether or not you wish to move forward with the EEOC complaint. Furthermore, if you still have issues with... View More
fell off a ladder at a property while doing my job
answered on Oct 6, 2021
If you are injured at work, your only remedy against your employer or a coworker would be through workers' compensation. If you are a sub-contractor, or if your employer does not have workers' compensation insurance, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim against them... View More
In months and they haven't responded to you about your case moving forward
answered on Sep 20, 2021
Call them up and demand a meeting. If they refuse, you have a right to take your file and go to another firm. The claim is yours, not the attorney's.
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