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Would it be covered under workmans comp. now or can it be denied under a previous condition.
answered on May 2, 2019
This new injury is a new worker's compensation claim against your current employer. You need to file a Worker's Claim for Compensation form (your HR person has it) ASAP and advised whomever you're supposed to tell about this new injury. The old injury/fusion may come into play... View More 
Thank you Julie,
I am not working less hours. I was working as an auto technician and tore my rotator cuff. My restrictions are that I can not use that arm. I am awaiting surgery that is supposed to be scheduled. My employer is using me in a different position so that I do not have to... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2018
Given that scenario, yes, you would be entitled to two thirds of the difference between your wages just before your injury and your wages now. Again, the 3-day waiting period (as it's called) applies.
I was injured on October 1st and went to the workers comp doctor. I did not miss any work, but was put on modified duty. A claim was filed with my employers insurance and they have been paying medical. I have not received an admission of liability or denial. Should I have received this? My... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2018
They don't have to file an admission of liability or a notice of contest unless you have lost the equivalent of 3 days or three shifts from work. If you are working fewer hours as a result of your injury, for example, if the doctor's restrictions say you cannot work as many hours as you... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2018
This question should not have been posted in the workers compensation category.
I injured my arm on Jan 8 1028. After 2 months of no improvement they finally did an MRI and found that I tore my extensor tendon and pulled it away from the bone. I saw the surgeon a week ago and he STILL has not even submitted the paperwork for surgery. Meanwhile I have continued to be in... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2018
There is no rule about how long a doctor's office may take to request prior authorization. But, it definitely can take more than a week for the staff person to get the request to the insurance company. I suggest you call your doctor's office, ask to talk to the person who submits... View More
Stated it must be from a previous injury I had before current employment even though previous injury doctor has released me from treatment and this new injury is not related to the previous one. Should I call an attorney?
answered on Jan 8, 2018
Yes. If the treating doc says you're faking it or your problems are completely from an earlier injury (and not because you aggravated it on your current job), it will be difficult without an attorney to get the insurance company to either begin paying benefits or continue to do so. Find an... View More
don't want to pay my benefits. Is this legal?
answered on Jan 2, 2018
Your injury cannot be refused just because you might have had a part in causing it, but your benefits can be cut by 50% if your injury was because of you being intoxicated, refusing to use employer-provided safety equipment, or refusal to obey safety rules. But without knowing what your employer... View More
Was injured 8/9/17. Taken off work 9/26/17. Ins. Co admitted liability with breakdown of weekly pay and everything for TTD, but hasn't sent check. Adjuster keeps making excuses about where my checks are. It's 11/9/17 and I've gotten nothing! What can I do? I hired a lawyer, but... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2017
Talk to your attorney again. Make sure he/she knows that you have not yet received your TTD benefits. The insurance company must pay TTD benefits every 2 weeks, or they could be penalized. Also, they will owe you 8% interest on TTD benefits that are paid late.
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