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Q: I live in Florida my company paid me my normal check which I was not expecting and workers comp paid me as well. Does

That mean I have to pay back the workers comp check?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

If you are back to work, why are you receiving a check from their worker's compensation?

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Q: Ok i was told by my lawyer that if i go through with a work comp claim then i have to resign from my current position.

I dont kno how it works with a third party case's but was rear ended in company truck the guy that hit me has insurance as well as me however i was working at time. So work comp case was started due to reporting my injury to boss. My lawyer says we can only go after pip part of case and not... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

When you have an attorney, you have to ask the attorney any and all questions that you have.

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Q: how to report X employer non compliance with coverage requirements not settled in joint petition.

Acquired injury post-surgery repetitive joint disease. They denied workman’s compensation. Continued to work and acquired another injury of strained ACL and hairline fracture. judge refused to rehear settlement was forced to accept terms after 6 months post injury no benefits post injury.... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

It is a big mistake not to have an attorney on your side in matters like this.

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Q: settled workcomp case in September 18th now 27th November . Are there any time limitations on receiving settlment
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

A wide open question, it appears. Read the settlement and ask your attorney any and all questions that you have.

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Q: i m on worker compensation should i start a new job
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

Ask your attorney if you should do that.

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Q: I live in Jacksonville fl and workmans comp is not paying my med bills can I go after my employer

Workmans comp has made partial payments on some bills not a dime on others and is interfering with med care

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

You need to get a worker's compensation attorney for these matters.

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Q: Can a work men's comp case be transferred from puerto rico to Florida? If so what is the process? Thank you
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

Probably not. The case exists where it originated.

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Q: Does workmans comp ask for money back from your settlement?

My lawyer is telling me that workman's comp is going to ask for the money back for the care i received, and is going to take it from my settlement.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

You need to ask your attorney any and all questions that you have.

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Q: does employee stay on clock while going to workmans comp office for injury?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

I believe so, but direct you to go see a worker's comp attorney about this specific question.

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Q: If I have filed a worker's compensation claim can I move out of state?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

You need to ask your worker's compensation attorney this question.

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Q: Workman's comp..case. do I have to go to their doctor ?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

You need to get a worker's compensation attorney. Generally, yes you have to go to their doctor.

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Q: I started a job yesterday and only lasted one hour the boss told me this is as easy as it gets sorry to waist your time.

The company's application never ask about prior injurys.I've had a bad back and neck for years and the man that hired me knew that. And now my back and neck are re injured so I'm I on my own or can I go for workers comp even thoe I only lasted one hour?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

You need to get specifically tailored advice from a worker's compensation attorney. Set up an appointment with one in your area.

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Q: My employer hasn't made sure my medical bills were paid even though I have asked repeatedly. .it is now on my credit rep

ort. I fell out of a chair 2 days ago (whole different incident) that she knows are dangerous. .she fell out too! AI am trying to clean up my credit.What can i do? FL.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 27, 2014

Speak to a local worker's compensation attorney.

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Q: how much do you get back with a 2 percent impaiment rating

my left finger was hurt at work and the doctor completed a 2% impaiment

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 26, 2014

Get back? I do not think you understand. Do you have a worker's comp attorney? If not get one.

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Q: Im from and reciving disability payments from syr ny,ive moved to ft walton beach.

Are there doctors here that accept nys workers comp

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 23, 2014

You would have to call around and ask, wouldn't you?

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Q: A judge in my workman's comp case ruled highly in my favor and now my attorney said we have to wait for defense to appea

How often in Indiana does a judges award get overturned if appealed by the defense

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 23, 2014

Speak to your own attorney about this.

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Q: can make settlement even i reach to MMI ?Thanks.
Keith Petrochko
Keith Petrochko
answered on Dec 19, 2014

Yes. But you should hire an attorney to help with your claim.

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Florida on
Q: Did my job duties cause my tennis elbow?

Was DX with tennis elbow nine months ago I do think my job duties caused this and has continue to get worse. I had MTR,shot, doctor visits, medication costs that I paid for and I also missed work without pay and was unable to use vacation time to cover me while I was out of work! What can I do? I... View More

Mark  Kaire
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Mark Kaire
answered on Nov 27, 2013

THe first step is to report the injury to your employer.

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Q: Missing work to go to workmens comp appointment and getting written up for a doctors appointment made during work hours
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 1, 2012

Did you realize that there is no question here? Hopefully, the situation has been resolved by now.

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Q: How much can child support take from my workmans comp claim settlement?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jul 24, 2012

How far behind are you? It depends upon a number of factors. Talk to your attorney about it.

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