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Hello, I was wondering about when wage reimbursement from an injury is supposed to begin in a workers comp claim. From the date of the injury or the date the claim is reported? I ask because there is an 11 day window between these events, I was injured at work and reported it to 3 managers within... View More 
answered on Jun 13, 2024
If your disability lasts more than 21 days, lost wages are likely due from the date of accident. If your disability is less than 21 days, you are not entitled to the first week of lost wages. Your average weekly wage determines the amount of lost wage benefits you receive. The 80/80 formula is... View More
What can I do if my employer never close my case with my doctors and I’m unable to see my doctors? I’m trying to contact them but it’s going to their voicemail. Can I sue them for pain and suffering because of all the stress they’re causing me?
answered on Apr 7, 2023
If the indemnity/lost wages portion of your case was settled but the medical portion of your case remained open, you should contact your attorney or an attorney that has experience in workers' compensation cases to help. You may be able to file a petition for benefits seeking continued... View More
My husband cut his hand at work. It was very minor. His employer thought it would be a good idea to go to a doctor and file a claim with workmans comp. My husband told his employer he smoked marijuana and had a prescription, they said it was fine so against his better judgement and at the request... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2022
Work comp shouldn't be requiring random drug testing as it relates to the injury and original date of accident unless the authorized treating physician is prescribing medications and drug testing is medically necessary. However, the employer may have a drug free workplace program in place but... View More
I work part time at an ice cream stand. Owners say 30 minutes breaks must be taken. If too busy to take a break they want us to deduct 30 minutes of pay. Can a food service owner mandate a break even if you would rather work and get paid that additional 30mins
answered on May 20, 2024
Since you were not injured at work, your question falls outside of workers compensation law. I think an employment law attorney or one that handles Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) matters will be able to answer your question.
I did drug test alcohol test but still was terminated. Trailer roll over I follow all instructions and directions. They still will not tell me why I was terminated. They said it was best to part ways because of insurance liability. I received no tickets. I Had minor left shoulder pain. No tickets... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2023
If you were an employee of the company, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. It also appears you may have a personal injury claim, a product or manufacturing defect claim, and/or a retaliation/wrongful termination claim. I would recommend contacting a lawyer(s) to discuss... View More
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