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I recently signed a SIp Feeling that it was a low offer but taking the deal is several months ago I was in desperate need of the money. It’s been several months and I keep getting the runaround from the insurance company. They claim information was filed wrong from the company I’ve worked with.... View More 
answered on Jan 25, 2020
As long as there is no approval by a judge, then you can still withdraw from the settlement. Make sure to notify the claims examiner by phone and in writing that you are withdrawing from the settlement and seek legal assistance immediately.
answered on Jan 13, 2020
The applicant's attorney can file a lien for Medical Legal costs and get reimbursed for any charges, same as the fees for the doctor's costs. Usually the court reporter submit their billing directly to the insurance company.
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I have been out on workers comp due to a heart injury from my job for the past 7 months. About 2 months ago, I received a certified letter from my job telling me that I needed to be "in my home" from 830am until 5pm monday thru friday while I'm out of work.... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2020
Your attorney might want to check with the defense where there is any rule in the Labor Code supporting that requirement. That requirement would be illegal, for what if you have any doctor's appointments. It appears that they are trying to harass you.
I don't feel very good about my attorney as I feel 6 months is unacceptable amount of time to see workman's comp doctor. My attorney told me to find a job maybe I hired the wrong one
answered on Sep 13, 2019
It depends what the issue is. If this is an Agreed Medical Evaluator, sometimes the wait can be 6 months. in the meantime, however, you should be able to follow up with your treating physician if your injuries are getting worse.
If the issue is a denial of the injuries, then you should be... View More
I got hurt on the job by a freight cart tipping over on my ankle and foot. My manager sent me to the ER and documented the injury. Being I work graveyard and went to their clinic in the middle of the night, no one was there to X-Ray it. So the nurse gave me a boot for it and sent me on my way. I... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2019
Since you did report the injury at the time of the fall, the employer should have provided you the claim form and process your injury claim.
We could try to add the injury claim with your back claim, and the settlement appears low when you report that you have two herniated discs. If... View More
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