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Its was put into Annuity
answered on Mar 7, 2017
Not really a WC question. You can call the company administrating annuity directly.
The GM at the restaurant i work at is also the HR manager. Knowing this, i have noone to turn to as far as fileing a complaint and dont know what to do about it. I was hired for a specific job in the establishment, yet every chance the managers are given, i am doing extra duties (moving furniture... View More 
answered on Mar 3, 2017
You might have a discrimination claim (employment law) and a psych case due to manager singling you out (psych). I recommend that you get a free consultation for both. Good Luck
I found a egg shaped "game camera" just on the other side of my property pointed directly at my property.
answered on Mar 3, 2017
They can do surveillance on you however they cannot place cameras on private property without consent.
I have a workmans comp case injury. Though it is now closed. I still have medical open. Therefore, my attorney still represents me, with helping get me seen by doctors or on the potential future medical settlement part. The point is, my attorney hasnt got me the help i need. Or the insurance hasnt.... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2017
I do not understand your question or how anybody can answer it. I'll try my best.
What can you do? You can drop attorney and represent yourself on the management of your future medical. The Stipulation you signed (settlement docs) should dictate what body parts you get treatment... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2017
You can if doctor permits it and you are complying with restrictions. However once you work you are no longer temporary TOTALLY disabled and your payments will be deducted or stopped. If you make less driving than what you did at your job you got injured on you can make an argument that they... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2017
See: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/InjuredWorker.htm
Yes, that is quite possible. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
Her employer would tell her to use her credit card for expenses and would reimburse her at the end of the month but she just quit 3 weeks ago and now she keeps asking about the reimbursement and they seem to give her the run around is there any legal action we can take? Oh and it's a 10... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2017
You can sue in court for breach of contract. Gather evidence and contact a lawyer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2017
See: https://equity.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Questions-to-Avoid-dfeh-161.pdf
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related to his disability would be covered for life. The workers' comp company is no longer paying for much of what they agreed to. What can I do? The law firm that handled the claim is no longer in business.
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answered on Feb 15, 2017
You need to contact an experienced workers comp law firm or attorney to discuss these issues. Many issues would have to be reviewed such as whether your uncle is seeing an authorized physician and whether he is sending all the med reports and requests in writing to the insurance carrier. Best bet... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
The answer is Yes. If they are able to accommodate your restrictions they do not have to pay WC benefits. However if doing your restricted job duties you feel pain you can have a re-eval with doctor to further modify. In addition, if you do not agree with a doctor's determination you can... View More
I mean if try to work how much money i can make year and not effect my SSA benefits
answered on Feb 13, 2017
All the earnings questions are answered nicely by the Social Security Administration at https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/rtea.html .
They are charging me because I have to pay commission to hotels to get limousine jobs, I have a transportation company and this is customary for us to pay commission to the bellman or front desk agents for referrals, they looked at the checks I paid to these agents in my bank account and counted... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Have a lawyer review the details of the case. Did you make an appearance in the suit against you? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
Again in the future. Its now the future but, who's responsible for the surgery?? There was never a timeline put on the paperwork
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answered on Feb 11, 2017
You need to seek legal counsel with a competent Workers Compensation Attorney. If the matter was Stipulated with Medical Open for the Future, you will probably need to go through the insurance carriers Medical Provider Network of orthopedic doctors. However, most of them are not on your side so a... View More
They want me to sign a medical
Release form for all my medical and dental records. Not all records are related to my injury. They say claim may be denied if I don't. Do I have to sign to release All medical records?
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answered on Feb 11, 2017
The workers Comp insurance company always request a list of all your past medical history. They do this to see if they can find any reason to either deny your claim or reduce the value of your claim by finding pre-existing injuries, disease or symptoms that may contribute to your current claim. At... View More
No I did not give permission.
answered on Feb 10, 2017
Did you consent to a pregnancy test? Not possible to answer your question with limited facts provided.
I will likely need a few more weeks off work to heal second injury. There will be overlap.
answered on Feb 10, 2017
You should get an attorney. There are many factors that come into play. For example if you are out on a knee injury and you were walking and due to your WC injury you incurred another injury not at work a good WC lawyer will fight to establish that due to your WC injury you incurred this new... View More
insurance company has been stringing this out for a year.surgery was postponed because of failed pre op.i now have clearance but doctor hasn't rescheduled surgery yet
answered on Feb 10, 2017
The closing of the business should have no effect on your case since you are dealing with WC Insurance which covered the employer at the date of injury. However I highly recommend that get a free consultation by a local attorney for your injury. Remember that WC attorneys work on a contingency... View More
patient worked in E.R. lots of back strain, developed nerve impingement, entered WC system, hospital's WC atty instigated a series of delay tactics spanning several years, hoping claimant would give up. After four years a small settlement is expected. Patient incurred additional nerve damage... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2017
What you are going through is very common in WC and unfair in the opinion of many. The current condition of the WC system is due to changes done in 2013 when the IMR was implemented and power taken from attorneys and judges and solely given to medical unit and IMR (Independent Medical Review).... View More
I have a back injury I got at work and am on workmans comp and for six months I've been accommodated and now work is saying they won't do it anymore and want to move me to another lower paying position. They can still accommodate me if they choose to. Is this legal?
answered on Feb 8, 2017
See: https://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/accommodation.html
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answered on Feb 6, 2017
An employer is not permitted to treat a worker differently just because she requested Workers Comp benefits, so no. NOTE: if the 'bonus' is based on wages for work and you did not work this year, you were off work being paid Temporary Total Disability indemnity by the insurer all year,... View More
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