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My employer refused to accommodate the docs restrictions. I received comp for lost wages up until the day those restrictions were lifted. However, my employer refused to let me return to work and instead fired me! I am still under docs care and am having a second surgery for the injury. Is WC... View More 
answered on Jun 28, 2018
You should still be entitled to income benefits and reasonable medical care. You may need a hearing to get these matters settled. My advice is to contact an attorney experienced in workers' compensation law. A lot of attorney's will speak to you for free over the phone. Feel free to call... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
You question is not specific enough to provide a meaningful answer. Call a competent attorney to discuss your issues. Most workers' comp attorney's will speak to you for free over the phone. Just make sure the attorney handles administrative hearings before the DWC.
answered on Jun 16, 2018
No. Workers comp claims are confidential unless they reach the district court level.
He was awarded in court a life-time settlement. We have all the paperwork and even the original checks from the initial payout. However the company that is now supposed to pay the 15k per year is refusing to pay. Calling them just sends you from employee to employee, in circles. One lady flat out... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2018
You can contact an attorney of your choice or else you are free to contact my office.
An attorney will need to review the file and paperwork to determine what benefits are due and owing. My website is www.onthejobinjury.info. Ph. 214-358-6060
answered on Jun 4, 2018
If you are truly an independent contractor for an employer you wouldn't be covered under workers compensation. However, if you are a contract worker and a temporary employee, then you would be covered. If you are an independent contractor and somebody else was negligent in causing your... View More
i ruptured 2 discs in neck and one in back from,falling head first off a dump truck i was working on without proper equiptment available, was told by wc i couldnt sue the city for my injury and wc was only temporary even though i can never work again, i had surgery for 1 disc in neck, i have lost... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2018
If you do not qualify for LIBS and your IIBs have run out, you can still apply for SIBS. You have to document an "active effort" to seek employment within your work restrictions. These SIBs benefits are available for 401 weeks from your date of injury.
I work for a manufactured homes business and I hurt my lower back on the 3rd time I hurt it they finally took me to the doctor and the safety manager took me. She then walked in to the appointment with me and sat down and even talked to the doctor. Then did the same thing for the follow-up today.... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
Your employer may not attend the doctor's appointment with you if you do not choose. This is private healthcare. This might cause problems with the employer, however. You would also need to know if it is workers' comp through the Division or an occupational injury plan. A plan is... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2018
You do not have to provide your medical records. However, the Carrier can deny your claim also. If you put your medical at issue, the Carrier will have a right to look at your medical before they become legally obligated to accept your claim.
answered on Apr 9, 2018
The workers' comp insurance company wants to verify that you haven't injured the claimed body part in the past. This is the main thing past medical history is requested. They need your current workers' medical to pay the bills.
My first DDE was on 12/20/2106 @ that visist the Dr had me at NOT reached MMI with a possible statuary date.
The second DDE was on 3/20/2018 he certified me with MMI / IR on that date , with retrospective date of 6/13/2017 is that possible ? My PTP never certified , signed any MMI /IR for... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2018
The DD must see you and do a physical examination to place you at MMI. However, as long as he does see you, the DD is free to back date the date of MMI. He doesn't actually have to see you on the back dated, date. The doctor doesn't need to have permission from anyone else to do this... View More
I am told there are limits t what I will get paid back but cant find the details. How do I go about getting the insurance company to pay my out of pocket expenses.
answered on Apr 3, 2018
Workers' compensation is an insurance policy, so it will not cover typical out of pocket expenses like food, clothing, driving to the doctor's office (unless over 30 miles one way), gas. For example, if you use your private health like Blue Cross, you wouldn't ask them to pay out of... View More
I have been employed with United Healthcare since 2009 a new supervisor was transferred to our company from Florida. I received a letter stating I will be terminated as of 4/2/18 even though I did not voluntarily quit. My insurance was all so cancelled I am still under psychiatric care due to I had... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2018
Mental trauma injury is not covered by workers' compensation unless it involved a one time event resulting in the trauma. If you have issues with your supervisor who is discriminating against you because you have an injury, you will need to consult with a labor and employment law attorney.... View More
My employer is a specialist that performs oral surgeries. Her assistants are phlebotomist and not surgical assistants nor dental assistants, but they are next to her doing surgery with very minimal to no training. She has them taking x-rays without a license. She also leaves out of town and the... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2018
These are potential violations of the law which need to be addressed by the appropriate agencies like the state medical board, health department, OSHA, or district attorney's office. These violations do not fall under workers' comp which deals primarily with injured workers.
The admitting physical was contact and confirm that the statement was wrong and offer to do what was need to get this corrected. We did start the appeal process. My question is should we contact the WC claim adjuster and let the physician speak with them confirm the incorrect diction of the medical... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
Unfortunately, the adjuster is not on your side. My advice is to contact a workers' comp attorney. It sounds like you are in for a fight. If you can get the ER doctor to write an amendment or correction to his notes then that would be very very important to try to get that done. The judge will... View More
It has been 3 years already and i have goen through temporary benefits and received an mmi of 60% and still collecting those benefits. I still have at least 3 surrgeries to go until i'm done. What can they do if i refuse to do restricted work at a sandwhich shop, probably the only thing i... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2018
You probably would be best advised to contact a workers' comp lawyer on the phone. It sounds like you are entering supplemental income benefits phase of your case. There are many legal rights and responsibilities that you need to be thoroughly familiar with in order to obtain these benefits.
Will this hurt my chances of getting compensated? He said my hand and shoulder hasn't gotten better. I had surgery on my hand a year ago and it didn't go well...my reasoning for not wanting surgery on my shoulder. So he said he would probably use the same measurements from the previous mmi.
answered on Mar 26, 2018
I would think the doctor would take new measurements unless you are past your statutory MMI date. You are not required to have surgery. That is a personal decision. If you do not receive additional treatment, then the doctor will often use a date occurring before your visit with the doctor (back... View More
Medicare & having to use my personal insurance to get help. Workers comp is not helping me or paying an of my bills
answered on Mar 23, 2018
An attorney should respond to you within a reasonable amount of time. If your attorney will not respond to you, you can file a DWC 150A form to release your attorney from representing you. You can then possibly seek new representation if that is what you want.
My husband was severely burned at work (2nd degree to hand/wrist/forearm and neck). He returned to work after being out 2.5 months (10 weeks). He received 70% pay while out and medical expenses paid, but no impairment rating when returning to work. Is this the end? Will no more impairment... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
My office can help to ensure that your husband receives a rating for his injury. We also work with medical professionals can can help to review the ratings to make sure they are fair and correct. We often have to challenge ratings before the administrative law judge.
When you get a chance,... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
I would need more information to know exactly what they are disputing. Is it your whole claim? Is it the extent of injury? Is it the impairment rating? Depending on what has been disputed, you will be subject to different time frames. My advice is to contact a workers' comp attorney on the... View More
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