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answered on Feb 18, 2013
Normally, probably not. Most workers compensation matters can be resolved informally without an attorney. The system is set up to be self-governing. This means that the employer and its workers compensation carrier has specific obligations and must abide by those obligations. Now, if you get the... View More 
Does this mean I can qualify for my cervical spine surgery that is a result from an accident outside of work? The above statement is from my employee handbook.
answered on Feb 18, 2013
Not likely. The accident that occurred outside work would not have arisen out of and in the course of your employment. A lot of times injured workers sustain aggravations to a pre-existing back problem. If the aggravation occurred at work (while lifting something, etc) then it would be covered. You... View More
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