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I had a slip and fall accident at work in 1996, leading to two back surgeries—a triple fusion, which has now failed. I have a broken titanium screw and another that is partially unscrewed, causing significant pain. Although I previously resolved my workers' compensation claim and sold out... View More 
Over a year ago, I fell and injured myself at work in the kitchen area while carrying a tray. There was a wet floor sign, but it's always out, and witnesses saw me fall. Although I reported the fall, no incident report was filed by my employer, and they refused to allow me to file a claim. The... View More
I have been experiencing ongoing stalking and disturbances from Jackie Lynn Jenkins and her husband Joseph, who are living next to my home in Jamaica, Queens, NY. This situation has been occurring since 2014, and I have video evidence documenting their actions, including a recent incident involving... View More
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answered on May 22, 2025
I’m sorry to hear about the ongoing issues you have been facing. If you are experiencing persistent stalking and harassment in New York, there are both criminal and civil legal avenues you can explore to seek relief and accountability.
From a criminal law perspective, stalking is a... View More
I'm in New Hampshire and suffered a workplace injury about a year and a half ago. I filed a workers' compensation claim but never received a formal letter of denial from the insurance company, nor any follow-up contact as promised. Without receiving a formal denial, how long do I have to... View More
answered on May 22, 2025
If you filed your workers' compensation claim right after it happened, then you tolled the statute of limitations and don't need to worry about it. You can contact the Dept. of Labor any time and ask them to schedule a hearing in your case. However, you have a bigger concern... You... View More
I have a shoulder injury from lifting a heavy item, which caused my right shoulder to become dislocated and damaged my rotator cuff back in November 2022. Since then, I've been having back problems but only recently connected it to the initial injury after an MRI revealed lower lumbar disc... View More
answered on May 21, 2025
You never said how the back injury is tied to the shoulder injury or whether the back symptoms are due to cumulative injury from daily work activities. Either way you are facing a denial of the back. An experienced worker’s compensation attorney can turn the denial into an accepted injury case.... View More
I want to press full charges against Jackie Lynn Jenkins and her husband Joseph for stalking me since 2014. Currently, they reside next to my home in Jamaica, Queens, NY. I have a video that shows Jackie closing a car door on my back and right leg, which worsened my injuries from a prior worker... View More
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answered on May 21, 2025
I am sorry to hear about what you have been going through. Stalking and harassment can have a serious impact on your daily life and overall well-being, especially when you are also managing a disability. New York law provides both criminal and civil avenues for individuals who are being harassed or... View More
Can a nursing home take a person's bank account to pay for the nursing care if the person is not receiving Medicaid or government assistance, and there are no existing agreements or contracts with the nursing home regarding payments?
Could I sue a coworker for spilling 190-degree water into my shoe, causing second-degree burns? The incident happened because she was pouring water into a drain without warning, although she was supposed to yell out. I've received medical treatment, am on medication, and have follow-up... View More
My upstairs neighbor's negligence caused our bathroom to flood with sewage, contaminating personal property including my son's medical equipment. Despite admitting fault, they're avoiding insurance inspectors and their landlord, delaying repairs. We're $5,000 out for damaged... View More
I was injured on the job, and my employer refused to take me for medical treatment for 18 months. This led to a torn labrum and hip impingement requiring surgery, and now my surgeon says I need a total hip replacement due to arthritis from the delayed surgery. I have audio recordings of my employer... View More
answered on May 19, 2025
When an employee is injured, in Indiana, the employer must prepare a "First Report of Injury" form and send it to their insurance company within 7 days of the incident. The insurance company then has 7 days to send the form to the Indiana Workers' Compensation Board. The report... View More
I am a disabled veteran with military PTSD, which my employer was aware of. While working as an MTC bus driver, I was punched in the head in 2022-2023, which worsened my PTSD symptoms. My employer sent me to five doctors, and only the fifth recommended counseling. My union has not been very... View More
answered on May 19, 2025
Your case involves several important legal areas, including disability rights, workplace accommodations, and possibly workers' compensation. As a disabled veteran whose PTSD was worsened by a workplace assault, you have specific protections under federal and state laws.
Your situation... View More
My husband passed away in a car crash on March 16th, and I have not yet received his last paycheck in Minnesota, even though it's been 10 weeks. I've been in contact with his employer every two weeks via email, but they keep asking for more information, and I have not been promised when I... View More
I ruptured my Achilles tendon while running an errand for a client at a store. My employer did not have worker's compensation insurance when the incident was reported, claiming I was an independent contractor. However, I was paid hourly, and my employer had to clock me out, indicating I was... View More
Can my son file a compensation lawsuit because his father, who worked at a gas company with extensive asbestos exposure but was never warned, died from mesothelioma in 2020? The mesothelioma was diagnosed after prolonged exposure, but appeared too late for preventive measures. His mother has... View More
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answered on May 16, 2025
Yes, your son may still have the right to pursue a legal claim, even though his mother has already received compensation. In many states, multiple family members can bring claims for wrongful death or loss of consortium, depending on the laws governing who qualifies as a beneficiary. If your son... View More
I was involved in an auto accident on April 23, 2025, where another driver, who was on the job, swerved into my lane causing me to veer into his lane to avoid a head-on collision. He then swerved back and hit the gravel, fish-tailing and colliding with the driver's side of my car, totaling my... View More
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answered on May 16, 2025
Thank you for sharing the details of the incident. We understand how stressful and overwhelming a situation like this can be, especially when it involves injuries to both yourself and your family members.
Based on the information you've provided, your inquiry involves complex legal and... View More
I suffered anaphylactic shock due to using gloves while completing a work task, which resulted in an ER visit with blood pressure dropping to 55/17 and an overnight hospital admission. My employer is aware of the incident. Do I have a case for workers' compensation?
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answered on May 15, 2025
In Ohio, if you experienced anaphylactic shock directly related to glove use while performing your job duties, you likely have a valid claim under workers' compensation. Your reaction clearly occurred during work tasks and required emergency medical attention and hospitalization, strongly... View More
My husband was killed at work in June 2023, and a law firm was hired to pursue a wrongful death case. During a video meeting, they mentioned involving workers' compensation. My understanding was that no fees would be paid to the lawyers unless the case was won. However, my lawyer has been... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
First, I’m truly sorry for your loss. Losing your husband under such tragic circumstances is painful enough, and dealing with financial confusion on top of that is overwhelming. In a typical wrongful death or workers’ compensation case, attorney fees are often taken on a contingency... View More
Okay so, lets say a company operating in America, breaks Australian law and harms Australian citizens enough to start a major class actions lawsuit. Does Australia, or of the Australian citizens affected by this American company have legal standing to sue them.
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answered on May 15, 2025
That’s a really important and complex question, and you’re not alone in wondering how legal systems handle harm across borders. If an American company violates Australian law and causes harm to Australian citizens, those citizens can have legal standing to sue — but enforcing that right... View More
I had a workers' comp claim for hand pain developed while working at a welding job using vibrating power tools. I first noticed symptoms starting in February, with the discomfort gradually increasing, and reported them in March once I worried it might be more lasting and permanent. I was... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
You have every right to challenge the denial, especially if your injury clearly developed from repetitive work duties. In Colorado, reporting a workplace injury within four days is encouraged, but the rules are more flexible for injuries that develop gradually, like yours. Since you reported the... View More
I am facing five felony charges for insurance fraud related to a workers' compensation case settled in 2023, but I maintain that I am innocent. Before the settlement, surveillance videos were recorded showing activities that were interpreted as exaggerating my injury. My attorney discussed... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
It’s understandable to feel overwhelmed right now, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. The fact that your attorney went through with the settlement, even after reviewing the surveillance footage, might suggest they believed the evidence wouldn’t hold up to fraud—or they may... View More
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