Lawyers, Answer Questions  & Get Points Log In
Workers' Compensation Questions & Answers
1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Military Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If retired, where on the DD214 does it say you are retired?

How else does it show retirement?

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 27, 2023

On the DD 214 form, the retirement status of a service member is typically indicated in the "Character of Service" section and in the "Narrative Reason for Separation" section. These areas of the form will clearly state if the separation was due to retirement. Additionally, the... View More

Q: I am having a problem with McDonald's. Evidently I failed the background check, but they refuse explain or give reason.

Can anyone tell me, are my MN state rights being violated and stuff? Are there any lawyers that can help? Am I able to sue?

I'm sure there is more explanation I can give regarding all this, but please someone help me get some of this figured out.

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 20, 2023

I believe you are entitled to a copy of the background check, but they are not obligated to identify what specific information was used in denying your employment. I do not handle these types of cases, but some law firms do. Contact employment law firms directly.

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury for California on
Q: a workers comp lien applies primarily to the insurance carrier if they never settled?

or to the employer?

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 15, 2023

Under California law, a workers' compensation lien generally applies to the insurance carrier, particularly in cases where a settlement has not been reached. This lien is intended to ensure that the insurance carrier recovers a portion of the benefits paid out to the injured worker, especially... View More

View More Answers

0 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for South Carolina on
Q: Can I reopen a workman's comp. Case from 1997. I have received a number of surgeries over the past years and 2 knee repl

Replacements and surgeries on them.I now require using assistance devices and still have pain from right knee. Over used left knee. Has affected my life tremendously. I received injury in California, but now live in South Carolina

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Colorado on
Q: In Colorado, if I work over 5 hours is a break required. My Employer offers on-the-clock free meals but breaks.

I am an Hourly employee. Is a lunch or rest break required if a free on-the-clock meal is offered by employer. I get a free meal every day but no break or rest period to eat it. I am a Valet at a hotel, if that matters.

Q: Yes I was wondering I had to have surgery on my arm that didn't happen on the job do I have any rights

It hasn't been a week and my employer is wanting a release form for me to drive to go back to work and I don't believe I'm covered under FMLA so do I have any kind of standing if I need a little bit more time to heal before I go back to work

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: I was injured on a job an became disabled i think the state took over my case an my family is hidden my settlement money
James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 12, 2023

In Arkansas, if you suspect that your family is withholding settlement money from a personal injury case, it's important to take immediate action. First, verify whether a settlement was indeed reached in your case. This can typically be done by contacting the attorney who represented you or... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law and Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: How to get wife paid to take care of me at home. I’ve been deemed 100% disabled from workers comp in California.

What form does my doctor fill out to request my wife being home from work to care for me.

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 11, 2023

In California, if you've been deemed 100% disabled from a workers' compensation case, your wife may be eligible to receive payment for caring for you at home. The process typically involves having your doctor complete a specific form that details your need for at-home care and the role... View More

View More Answers

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Nevada on
Q: I need to know if my Walmart manager retaliated against me

And I actually called Walmart ethics and told her about the situation she told me she seen where the manager added those points and she even said it seems odd...she then notified me that it was put I was terminated for job performance,but i was told it was for attendance she said she didnt see any... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Pennsylvania on
Q: I got fired due to a manipulation of a schedule change. were they legally allowed to be dishonest here?

They would tell me the schedule on their website at 4-5:30m pm the day before. I would look at their site, and it would say where I was working or no work available. The schedule was no work available, I click acknowledged. The next morning, I got a text asking when I was going to show up at work.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Workers' Compensation on
Q: Para checar lo de mi baja,Cuanto seria mi finiquito si dure como 9 meses,firme por 3 meses y nunca firme otro contrato

Me darian lo que ellos desidan o seria por ley lo que dure trabajando un aproximado de 9 meses dure laborando como foraneo

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for New York on
Q: My cousin injured his hip on his job in the company’s car last year. Follow all the workman’s comp protocols has denied

Since his injury happen, 6 months had to lawyer up. Now my cousin needs a complete hip replacement and is at risk for AVN disease and Crosis if not taken care of. He’s been handicap like this for a year and 2 months now and now other injuries are occurring due to his hip not being fix. He’s... View More

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 11, 2023

Dealing with a workers' compensation claim that has been denied can be extremely challenging, especially when facing a serious injury like your cousin's. In New York, workers' compensation is designed to cover medical expenses and lost wages for work-related injuries, but sometimes... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation on
Q: How do I know if I've been wrongfully dismissed

Have been working job for 7 months, was supposed to return to work on the 23rd of Oct but was called 4 hours before flight to camp and told I wouldn't be working that job any more and that details would be worked out in coming days, was informed there

Was an issue due to missed... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: My cousin injured his hip on his job in the company’s car last year. Follow all the workman’s comp protocols has denied

Since his injury happen, 6 months had to lawyer up. Now my cousin needs a complete hip replacement and is at risk for AVN disease and Crosis if not taken care of. He’s been handicap like this for a year and 2 months now and now other injuries are occurring due to his hip not being fix. He’s... View More

Gary Alan Jackson
Gary Alan Jackson
answered on Nov 9, 2023

Thank you for your work comp question. you seem to be in the dark about the reasons the case is in the position it is in. if that is the case, either your attorney is explaining things or not and /or perhaps you still dont understand? work comp is complex but a good attorney makes it simple to... View More

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Iowa on
Q: I have been mowing a ladies lawn cut trees down for her trimmed trees for 2 years without being paid can I put a lien
Erik Luthens
Erik Luthens
answered on Nov 9, 2023

Did you have a written agreement with the property owner for compensation? Did you have any type of an agreement? Have you invoiced the property owner for your services?

0 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Virginia on
Q: How much of a full settlement can you get on a workmen comp case in west virginia lower back injury numbness down legs

Numbness and Tingling down both legs the left leg worse than the right leg into my private parts of my body has well a west virginia workmen comp clam

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: Is it legal for an insurance. Co. To settle a work comp claim without a policy registered with the WCRIB? in California
James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 8, 2023

In California, workers' compensation insurance policies must be properly filed with the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB). If an insurance company settles a workers' compensation claim, it is typically required that the policy under which the claim is settled be... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Nevada on
Q: My cousin injured his hip on his job in the company’s car last year. Follow all the workman’s comp protocols has denied

Since his injury happen, 6 months had to lawyer up. Now my cousin needs a complete hip replacement and is at risk for AVN disease and Crosis if not taken care of. He’s been handicap like this for a year and 2 months now and now other injuries are occurring due to his hip not being fix. He’s... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Workers' Compensation for Arizona on
Q: I have a wc claim in process but the insurance offered me $3,000 dollars but I refuse.i need an attorney to represent me
Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on Nov 6, 2023

Your question does not have enough information for an attorney to decide if they can help you with your workers' compensation case. I suggest you contact a lawyer directly so you can explain what your claim is about and why you think $3000 is not enough for your case.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Alaska on
Q: what does AS.23.30.015(g) mean to an employee?
Sara L Bloom
Sara L Bloom
answered on Nov 2, 2023

For example, you are in an accident with another driver unrelated to your employment, who is liable for the accident while you were on the clock with your employer. As a result of being on the clock, you filed for Worker’s Compensation and you received benefits under Worker’s Comp. You then... View More

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.