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Q: I received a hernia from working on my job and I will be having surgery. Can I sue the company for that
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Mar 1, 2015

It was an injury sustained on the job. The employer has insurance for this, right? Go see a worker's comp attorney about this.

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Q: How can a person reopen a settled workers comp case
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Mar 1, 2015

Ask a worker's comp attorney. The answer that I have is probably not.

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Q: My workers comp ins. called me and said "due to time constraints, w/o talking to the hospital or dr your claim is denied

can they deny me without even talking to the dr.'s, I think I am being denied because I hurt myself on the job a year ago and had to have surgery.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Feb 9, 2015

Whenever you have a worker's comp question, the best way to get it answered is to go see a worker's comp attorney.

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Q: Is my Florida worker comp Exemption Certificate valid to a Ga company we work for?

I am a 1099 subcontractor in Florida. I work for a company in Georgia.

Although my work is completed they refuse to pay me due to a workers comp insurance dispute. Meaning I have a FL workers comp exemption and they state is is not good since they are in Georgia. I have worked for them for... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Feb 4, 2015

Sometimes you just have to get an attorney to resolve matters.

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Q: over 10 years ago I settled a workman comp claim with company had to sign paper that I could never work for them again.

my present employer was bought out by prior one. Will I lose my job?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Feb 4, 2015

Have you asked them?

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Q: hi is Workers Comp lawyer can want me to sign any other papers after me and judge did sign settlement?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

Why do you ask? Talk to your lawyer.

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Q: In Florida, is workers comp ins. required for a non-construction employer whose employees drop to under 4 employees?

Our CPA firm a few years ago employed over 4 employees. Now, we have 1 or 2 employees year-round. Is workers compensation insurance required?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

This is probably not going to be answered by a worker's comp attorney, you need to actually confer with one.

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Q: On a workers comp claims ea time there is a different MMI % do the payment weeks for that % amount stop and start over

from ea yr or continue on

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

Go see a worker's comp attorney to get this answered.

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Q: the amt of wks pd for % of MMI does that go by ea incident or by ea year
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

You will have to go see a worker's compensation attorney to get this answered.

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Q: Is it normal for attorneys to take percentage from workers comp checks if they filed and were able to get the wc for u?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 15, 2015

Yes, as far as I know. Read the contract that you signed.

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Q: while on wmc the company I am working for closes. are they to settle my case before they close.
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 14, 2015

Thier worker's comp insurance is who covers them.

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Q: Is a work comp attorney entitled to the money from medical benefits being terminated?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 14, 2015

I do not understand your question but write to say that you probably need to go see a worker's comp attorney to get it answered.

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Q: Do I have options if I think my worker compensation attorney is not doing a good job, can I dismiss council

Can I dismiss council and hire a new one

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 12, 2015

Read the contract with the attorney.

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Q: If I quit my job can I still claim worker's comp?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 10, 2015

The chances of getting this answered by a worker's comp attorney on this forum are slim. Go see one.

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Q: I got hurt on the job, doctor said no walking standing, driving, workers comp said I have to find a way to work is that
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 10, 2015

The chances of getting this answered by a workmen's comp attorney on this forum are slim. Go see one.

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Q: I have moved from Texas to Florida and I have Texas workmans comp. my adjuster is telling me that I cant see a doctor un

Less I go to a Texas doctor but I informed them that I moved and I had to move in with my parents because of the injury that's still needing a surgery to fix. What can I do

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 10, 2015

If you have a worker's comp attorney in TX, talk to them about this, if not get one.

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Q: Can they lower my workmens comp check if I move from n.h to florida
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 2, 2015

It would appear to me that you would have to ask an attorney in NH, not FL.

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Q: I received a letter from insurance company stating settlement check went y attorney 6 weeks ago

Attorney staff is saying they have to check with accountant for dispersal. Seem to be getting run around for the last week. What do I do

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 31, 2014

Talk to your attorney about this.

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Q: What if my employer mis-rates me for WC

For Example , I am a nanny that should be under class code 0917 but my employer is using class code 8869 which is daycare when I don't work in a daycare, I go into people's homes. Am I still protected?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 31, 2014

Speak with a worker's comp lawyer about this. That is the only way to get a solid answer.

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Q: At what point of your workers claim should you decide to go for a settlement?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

Only when your attorney says so.

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