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answered on Aug 18, 2020
If you mean you are receiving disability wages and receiving pay so being paid more than you are owed or would receive if working or just on disability then there would be an error on either the employer or Insurance company’s part.
Another good reason you should retain a lawyer.
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answered on Aug 14, 2020
Your post seems to come from Florida, we have different laws in CA, but you are covered under the ADA, everywhere. It is very difficult to respond to your inquiry because you do not say whether you can perform all the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation, and... View More 
I want to fire my lawyer and drop my case
answered on Aug 13, 2020
You will not have to pay fees. However, you could be obligated for any advanced costs. You will need to read your contract. Many lawyers have agreements that say no fee or costs unless recovery. Your lawyer may have a lien though against any future claim pursued through litigation and... View More
Hello,
Currently, I am working full-time on H1B visa at company A located in USA. I also have an offer to work part-time in India at company B as a freelancer.
Can I do both these jobs legally? Also will I have to pay taxes in India or USA for whatever I earn from company B which is... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2020
As long as you keep your job in US which is the base for your H1B, you are free to do anything.
Moorish is the only citizen, not Americans
answered on Aug 10, 2020
This is posted under Admiralty/Maritime, but I am not able to cross-reference any federal maritime statutes under those letters and digits. If it is a case citation, one possibility is Moorish National Republic Federal Government #AA222141 et al v. US Department of State et al, US District Court... View More
During that time I had a auto accident and was hospitalized with injuries and surgeries, work comp is now involved and I don’t know my legal rights because being laid off prior.
answered on Jul 30, 2020
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A good starting point would be to try to arrange free initial consults with a personal injury attorney - and if the accident occurred in the course of employment, a workers' comp attorney. Move quickly, so... View More
And does it make any different if the money is inherited directly or if it's in a trust for me?
answered on Jul 5, 2020
No you will not. However you should discuss your options for a lump sum settlement in the Worker’s Compensation case with an attorney. If you die or become disabled because of another accident or injury or simply pass on there’s no value in the case is over. Plus you can settle now and reap the... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2020
Probably because the USAF and the FAA are legally not the same employer; neither is any other federal agency the same as the FAA or the USAF. FYI: Every federal agency employer is different from all others; and the military civilian corps is completely different than that of any federal agency.
I worked for a family for about 3 years. My job was to take care of their 97 year old mother. They did not pay legally until a month or so before their mother died. The mother told them to make sure they paied us a severance after she died. Well when she did die they didn't give us anything... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2020
It's unclear what you mean by "... They did not pay legally …". Did you work for the mother or for her children? In any case, severance pay is normally a voluntary payment unless it's required by a written employment contract. So they would not be obligated to pay it.
I am suffering from repetitive stress injury. I called out of work and went to the doctors. I requested to fill out an accident report. They filled one out and gave it to me at the end of the work day. Once I read it they filled it out incorrectly. Not putting what I actually told them. Seems to me... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2020
I assume they asked you to sign it. If so, you should have corrected the errors before signing it.
If an off duty law enforcement officer takes action in an emergency situation (like a shooting at a church), outside of his or her jurisdiction, who is liable if the officer is injured? My department is possibly allowing the use of marked and unmarked vehicles to attend religious services while... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2020
Workers comp insurance should cover on-the-job injuries. The insurance should be carried by whomever is hiring the officer for the particular job, unless his/her department's insurance happens to cover in that situation.
when I was terminated. I was not on medical leave when the termination happened. I was at work. That is why I'm concerned about going forward with the surgery. Florida is a right to work state, and an employee can be terminated with or without cause. In my case it was without cause. But,... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2019
Well certainly if the termination is retaliatory it would be unlawful and depending upon facts there may be numerous other laws at issue, so again I encourage you to get your situation reviewed by counsel and you may as well contact me if you choose
for authorization. While waiting for the authorization I was let go from my job. I just received notice from the doctor's office that the authorization had been approved. And they wanted to move forward with the surgery. Am I still allowed to proceed with the surgery? I don't want to be... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2019
If the workers compensation carrier has authorized the surgery, and you have not received any notice of denial of benefits, then yes of course the carrier should be paying 100% for all medical treatment and the surgery. The fact that you were let go, assuming because you could not return to work... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2019
No, I don't think you can transfer a WC claim from the state where you were working (Florida, in your case).
I filed for workers comp in florida for repetitive stress injury. I was accepted under reservation of rights and they are sending me to a doctor they chose. Does this mean I will be compensated for my past missed work/income? Can they decide later to deny me and make me pay the doctor fees of the... View More
answered on May 12, 2019
Stress is not an injury covered by chapter 440. If you mean repetitive stress fracture that’s different. Assuming it’s the latter you won’t be compensated u less you are out for at least 7 days. They cannot bill you after they authorized a doctor. Most it not all work computer lawyers... View More
I receive workers comp from new york.
answered on Mar 21, 2019
Yes, the doctor provided the service to you, not to the worker's compensation carrier or to the employer.
I am the beneficiary mentioned above who has been receiving payments since 2012, payments are to stop in about 28 years. Since I am not disabled can I request a lump sum or a partial disbersement of remaining funds?
answered on Feb 22, 2019
Insurance companies always want to settle in a lump sum, but its subject to a negotiation with the insurance company. They will not simply pay you the present value. Do not negotiate on your own. I recommend you hire an experienced workers comp lawyer or law firm.
To employer residents in Georgia
answered on Jan 30, 2019
The question is not clear. If you are retiring then how is it you are getting disability income? Most work comp lawyers including me will offer free consults on work comp matters. Find someone and make an appointment by phone or in person.
The attorney I want to dismiss stated "our judge has to approve it and she loves him and won't " his words in an email and text. I live in Arizona so I need to travel to Los Angeles in order to give to the court a copy of proof of service. I already gave a copy of the letter to them.... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Your question is unclear, but apparently the judge is in Los Angeles, California, so you should have asked this question in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › California ›. But no, you wouldn't have to travel to L.A. to get the proof of service to the judge; simply mail it to the clerk of court.... View More
and Drive was arrested for a DUI and consequently fired as a no show. I am unable to get another job due to still no release from the doctor and this is 9 months later. Am I entitled to WC compensation due to not being able to get a job.
answered on Dec 12, 2018
First I will tell you it’s contrary to your best interest to not have representation in this Worker’s Compensation claim. So my purse recommendation for you is to obtain an attorney. Attorney will fight for you and your rights under Worker’s Compensation law to get the benefits you were... View More
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