See an attorney regarding a potential medical malpractice claim, and they may have a doctor that would be willing to address the issue. If you have an attorney for your workers' compensation claim, he may be able to recommend an attorney for the medical malpractice issue.

There really isn't a hard and fast rule. There are cases that prohibit serial reviews of the same treatment if there isn't some form of change, but that change could include a change in treatment, symptoms, or even something new noted by an IME doctor.

No. Workers' compensation applies to work related injuries only and pays wage loss and medical benefits arising out of the work injury based upon state laws. Disability can include a disability policy which normally excludes work related injuries and pays benefits based upon the policy... View More

I am not 100% certain that I understand the question; however, child support can be deducted from your workers' compensation benefits. If your child support obligations are be temporarily suspended due to no income, you would of course have to notify child support of your change in... View More

The carrier has 21 days to initiate payment, but many judges will allow up to 30 days before the payment is considered late.

I note that you appear to be from MD and this is a PA forum. Assuming this is a PA claim, WC wage loss benefits are not reduced by taxes, so I do not know what you are receiving but it is probably not workers' compensation. Short answer to your question is yes you should be worried. I would... View More

It depends on the complexity of the case and the judge assigned, but most judge's will issue a decision within 60-90 days of the brief being submitted. Your lawyer would be in a much better position to estimate how long it will take with your particular judge and fact pattern.

If the vacation time is an accrued benefit as a result of hours already worked you should be able to receive both the vacation time and workers' compensation at the same time; however, expect the WC carrier to attempt to take a credit, so if you have a lawyer discuss this with them first. If... View More

You should have received a list with at least 6 providers, and you are permitted to choose from the list. Assuming the employer provided the panel list, you only have to treat with those doctors for the first 90 days then you can treat with any medical provider.

Often when you suffer your work injury you are asked to sign a stack of documents one of which is an authorization. With that authorization the carrier and its nurse case manager is free to contact your doctors. You are permitted to withdraw the authorization and inform the nurse case manager... View More

I note your location is listed as Ohio, but you posted in the Pennsylvania forum. Each state has it's own workers' compensation laws. If this is a PA claim, your resignation would have no impact on your claim for medical benefits. The resignation may have an impact on your entitlement... View More

You are potentially entitled. The Workers' Compensation Act in PA requires notice within 21 days to be covered for wage loss from day 1 or 120 days of the injury to be covered from the date of notice forward. Obviously you are well within either; however timely notice does not mean the... View More

Your companies practices will not trump the Workers' Compensation Act and related court decisions. The current law requires that injured workers to the extent possible schedule medical treatment outside of working hours. If the treatment is only available during your working hours, than you... View More

You do not have to settle, and you are always free to fire your attorney and hire a new one. That being said, I believe it is always worth while to try to talk things out with your current attorney, but if you are not satisfied with the answers, you can always ask for your file and take it... View More

The answer to your question depends on several factors including, but not limited to, the controlling document in your claim, whether you are working with or without restrictions related to your work injury, and whether you are receiving or have received temporary partial disability wage loss... View More

For the purpose of this answer, I am assuming this is a PA workers' compensation claim. Laws are different in each state, so if your claim is in another state this answer may not be correct. If the treatment is not available outside of working hours, you may be entitled to WC wage loss... View More

This is a PA forum, but I see you are from FL. Assuming this is a PA claim, there is a fund that continues benefits when the carrier goes bankrupt. This may not be the case outside of PA.

I agree with Mr. Munsing. A lot depends on how the claim was closed. A competent workers' compensation attorney would be able to obtain the necessary records and determine whether there is an ongoing claim.

If you do not have a contract, your employer is not required to hold your job at all when you suffer a work related injury. However, if you are eligible for FMLA you can protect your employment for up to 12 weeks by using the FMLA leave.

They can potentially dispute payment. There options may be limited depending on what documents have been filed and the specific description of injury accepted. I would strongly suggest that you contact a local workers' compensation attorney to review the specific facts in your case to obtain... View More