Your current state is Virginia
Some days my employee still deducted 30 min. From my paycheck. When i asked he refused to pay and said he can legally take it even when i didn’t take a lunch. Is that normal?
I injured myself at work 10 months ago hip si joint causing me pain to sit stand and walk. My work sends me a package for my doctor to fill out with accommodations and a time frame to return to work. Well doctor filled out the first package all good, when second package came doctor said she... Read more »
Pulls out a hammer when I saw the hammer I got very aggressive I have ptsd I see doctors weekly amd infrom my store manager nothing happened he put the hammer down but told me in the back in getting fired today
Doordash dasher policy states top dasher gets top priority. New dashers and non top dashers are actually get priority. I am a top dasher. I've been on this shift for 3 hours. I didn't get an offer for over 2 hours. A non top dasher pulled in where I am and got an order in minutes. I... Read more »
answered on May 26, 2023
If you had a work-related injury and your employer had workers’ compensation insurance, your medical expenses should be paid by the comp carrier and you should receive temporary income benefits TIBs until the doctor releases you to return to work. If the doctor determines your injuries have... Read more »
I Went through the procedures of both for 6 weeks . Today I was told my claim was denied because of a failed drug test . The company I previously worked for specifically mentioned that is be covered even though I knew my drug test was going to fail. It was disclosed by their insurance provider to... Read more »
answered on May 25, 2023
There is nothing unlawful about your employer terminating you for failing a drug test. It is also not unlawful for the drug test results be passed along to a treating physician.
However, you really should locate and retain a workers compensation attorney to assist you with your workplace... Read more »
Lawyers saying that the last two claims will not be paid they are dominant I've never heard of this before they told us we would be receiving the funds from them not sure how to handle this
Im applying for a job at 31.80$ an hour. After passing the interview and the day before orientation I notice on the website they had changed it online to 22$ a hour. If they try to change it when I go to orientation tomorrow can I sue?
answered on May 24, 2023
No you cannot sue. An employer has to pay at least minimum wage, that's it. They can even reduce the pay for existing employees if there is no contract with proper notice.
answered on May 24, 2023
Sorry to hear that you had this problem. Workplace injuries are covered by Worker's compensation laws and you could file a claim. You should consult with a local Worker's Compensation attorney, sometimes called Workman's Comp. I am not sure what the designation is in your locality.... Read more »
I was injured as a boat captain of a thrill ride commercial passenger carrying operation out of Miami. I slipped on clear steering fluid in the hull and smashed my head inside the hull of the speed boat. I sucked it up and continuing work. Next day first thing in morning, I was onboard with... Read more »
answered on May 23, 2023
If you were employed to work aboard the vessel and you were injured during your work, you have a Jones Act claim. You also have a claim for unseaworthiness. I assume the vessel was operating in navigable waters and not a land locked lake. You would have to file suit in Florida if that is where... Read more »
My attorney never obtained my medical records and failed to present them to the DIA.
I had one provider fax mental health records, faxed and confirmed. He failed to submit these as well.
All of my providers have written sworn affidavits and letters confirming my allegation.... Read more »
answered on May 23, 2023
I'm sorry, but I can't answer your question. Generally speaking, all medical records should come forward. I have no idea why your existing attorney didn't get your records for you. Two possibilities come to mind, but they are just off the cuff guesses. One is that the insurance... Read more »
What role does the independent doctor have as far as determining liability?
Thank you
answered on May 23, 2023
Medical records are EVERYTHING in a workers' comp case! They provide nearly all the confirmation that an event occurred that caused an injury, the proposed course of treatment, and the expected outcome of that treatment. With that information, both the Dept. of Industrial Accidents (the... Read more »
I signed a contract to be responsible for a foreigner as her sponsor. She's now trying to get married. Stuck with this responsible due to the death of my father. To avoid financial burden, I want to make her husband sign a contract or will incase they go ask for government assistance and it... Read more »
...but i soon lost job (got unemplymt), so last 3 ER visits billed to medicaid. Aftr 4th ER visit i tried going back 2 orig surgeon becuz obviously the metal in my ankle is the cause. Couldn't make appt-doc no longer takes medicaid. My PCP referred me to another ortho doc who wouldn't... Read more »
I got sliced by the metal tampon boxes in Walmart bathroom due to maintenance leaving it open I got 16stiches and filed a claim with workers compensation but case worker called me saying it happened in the restroom so it's thin line and may not be covered can they do this I have picture and... Read more »
I made a donation and honored this person and used their email address and they are saying it is harassment.
answered on May 17, 2023
Your question suggests you are trying to handle your workers compensation case yourself without the assistance of an experienced workers compensation attorney. Big mistake.
You will be taken advantage of by the other side, and you will not offered anywhere near as much money as you would... Read more »
A designated Dr agreed I had compensable injury. Carrier has an IR Dr. Examine me. His report was fairly neutral & recommended more testing. The IR report shows up minutes prior to final hearing! I didn’t have a chance to read it. Was this dirty pool or typical for workers comp cases in TX?
answered on May 17, 2023
If the report was not timely exchanged before the hearing, you could have objected to the admission of this exhibit. It's not dirty pool in my opinion. The lawyer probably just got the report. His duty to his client is to try to get it into the trial. It's your job to object to the... Read more »
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