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Workers compensation insurance company lawyers requesting medical history. Is this a considered signal for mediation and does not having any injuries prior help in mediation?
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answered on May 6, 2019
Do you have a lawyer representing you? That's the way to give yourself the best chance of success at a mediation and to ensure you get the best value for your settlement. To answer your question, not having a history of injury to the body part you injured at work is definitely better than the... View More 
My husband has been diagnosed permanently mentally and physically disabled. Now the wc attorney and insurers want to have him reevaluated by doctors hundreds of miles away. They have threatened to stop benefits if he doesn’t go to these appointments. This is a South Carolina case.
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answered on Apr 12, 2019
Yes - benefits can be suspended for all sorts of reasons that don’t make a lot of sense if you aren’t an expert in this area. WC won’t stop trying to save money on your husband’s case. Best to consult with an experienced lawyer so you can know what your rights and responsibilities actually are.
Had surgery start PT tomorrow. I’m getting first WC check soon, been out of work since Dec. 2018. Got paid severance ended March 2019.
I have never been on WC before. Worked 31 years as a nurses aide.
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answered on Apr 10, 2019
Difficult to answer based on what was written. Contact an experienced attorney to understand all your rights.
Can a rehab case manager send my medical records at will to any facility as she wishes? My records were sent to a rehab facility without a signed WC207, ATP had not authorized nor recommended the facility, and I never went to this facility, dates and facts are in writing. This was just one of... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2019
Unfortunately, the answer is yes based on what you’ve written here. There’s an entire team essentially working against your best interest in the name of saving money. Get an experienced workers comp attorney on your team so you can know your rights and options. Otherwise they will just keep... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2019
Yes, depending on the specific facts. You need to discuss with an attorney to evaluate whether there is a case.
I slipped while working and my knee popped I torn my ACL and meniscus. WC is paying lost wages and medical bills though the lost wages are taking to long to arrive and the Doctor appointments takes more than month. I don't like to fight i just want to know what is fair
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answered on Jan 21, 2019
Get a free consultation with a workers compensation lawyer to maximize your settlement and know all your options.
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answered on Jan 16, 2019
Yes you can. Contact a workers comp lawyer for a free consultation about how to get your settlement.
physician has sent me to a specialist. the Specialist advise they do not give work excuse and to go to my primary dr.again, i have proper notation from my dr. of excuse from work. W.C. claim rep says they need it from specialist. i feel they are trying to not pay as it relates to my time out of... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2019
You need a lawyer to handle all of these issues for you, WC is taking advantage of you.
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answered on Dec 4, 2018
Most likely, yes! Contact an experienced Worker’s Compensation attorney for a free consultation so you can know your options.
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answered on Oct 25, 2018
Short answer: it's more complicated than that. A lot of terms referring to employment status that are thrown around are sometimes used interchangeably or incorrectly. There must be an employment relationship in order for the worker to qualify for WC benefits, and that is a legal question. In... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2018
Yes you can. FMLA doesn’t pay benefits like workers comp, it just protects your jon for a limited time while you’re out. Don’t let the employer fool you into choosing one or the other. That’s not how it’s supposed to work.
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answered on Jul 5, 2018
The answer is "it depends". More detail would be needed to determine if it's a valid claim. But in general, workers comp pays for medical treatment and income replacement under certain circumstances. It's best to consult with an attorney to know your rights.
My 8 year old son broke his wrist while playing at a friend house he had to undergo surgery because his hand was completely broken away from the wrist. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance from the friends property. He ended up having to spend 2 days in the hospital. I am wanting to know... View More
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answered on May 1, 2018
It may depend on the details and mechanics of the accident, but it's absolutely possible to get compensation from the homeowner's insurance. Get a free consultation with a lawyer to learn what your options are!
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answered on Apr 27, 2018
Yes you can; and the sooner the better. Depending on the facts, you could be entitled to benefits.
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answered on Apr 23, 2018
You can probably hold the school district liable for workers comp benefits, yes.
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answered on Apr 3, 2018
The answer is: probably. Consult an attorney to better understand your options.
I have work restrictions and job cannot accommodate. what happens with workers comp? I have been given non FMLA paperwork to fill out to give to my doctor and ask to request for leave contingent leave or authorized. I'm very confused. Will my benefits restart until I am return to full Duty
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answered on Mar 16, 2018
This part of your worker’s compensation claim can get tricky. Worker’s comp should pay benefits if your work restrictions cannot be accommodated, but that’s rarely what happens. Best to consult with a worker’s comp lawyer to fully understand your rights and responsibilities before moving... View More
In the fall I hurt my back. For 9 years the pain just kept getting worse. I ended up having surgery in Nov.2017. I am still out of work to this day and in jeopardy of losing my job. After the accident they gave me a office job, and I pretty much made my own hours. I'm guessing this was to pacify me.
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answered on Mar 6, 2018
Maybe not. It depends on what has happened in the meantime. Best to walk through it with a workers comp lawyer to be sure. My office offers free consultations.
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answered on Mar 6, 2018
No, they cannot make you settle. Consult a workers comp attorney to get informed and get the best outcome. My office offers free consultations.
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answered on Mar 6, 2018
1) Maybe; 2) Probably. Consult an experienced WC attorney for best results. My office offers free consultations.
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