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answered on Dec 4, 2017
That usually means your doctor has released you to return to work, but you need to know what your options are now depending on the circumstances. Consult a workers comp lawyer. My office offers free consultations.
I am a marker for a convertible top company. I developed Impingement syndrome from all the lifting,and repetitive movement I do. I am receiving workers comp. Have seen a Orthopedic Surgeon. He was very rude and told me if I thought I couldn't do my job once he released me, hat I should... View More 
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answered on Nov 30, 2017
The best way to get through the workers comp process with the best outcome is to consult with an experienced workers comp attorney. There’s a lot that you need to know about what your rights and responsibilities are. My office offers free consultations.
I had previously expressed my desire to get off the truck with this particular person and a week later we crashed. Do I have a case for them keeping me on the truck with her?
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answered on Nov 10, 2017
Yes you may have several types of claims for compensation. You should consult with an attorney familiar with both workers comp and motor vehicle liability law. We will be glad to provide a free no-risk consultation.
Severely sprained ankle two years ago. Pain in same area of damage.
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answered on Nov 7, 2017
The answer is: "it depends". There are a lot of factors to be considered to determine if you would be entitled to workers comp benefits after any applicable statute of limitations has run. You should consult a Georgia workers comp attorney about this.
I am coming to the end of my lawsuit and I have accepted the settlement offer but I am being told that I have to sign a waiver stating that I wouldn't sue my former employer in the future. They are putting in the balance to make the settlement what I agreed to.
answered on Nov 6, 2017
If you have a workers' comp claim with your employer, chances are great that you don't have a lawsuit to file against them, since the Comp Act shields them from liability for your injury to tort lawsuits, since you get workers' comp benefits. That said, most employers/insurers want... View More
To Push a broom & I'm telling them I can't bc I'm still swollen & still in pain. Told workman comp I need to see a dr again on Mon I'm still waiting on an appt. Called out of work bc of my injury and received a right up for attendance. What should I do from this point.
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answered on Nov 4, 2017
It’s very important that you consult with a Workers Compensation attorney as soon as possible, so that you can have a game plan for navigating the rest of your case. This can be a very tricky part of the case and workers comp can easily back you into a corner of you’re not certain of your... View More
I am hurting still
answered on Nov 3, 2017
Not sure why you think it would be so. To get either you have to show you can't work. For Comp you have to show the injury is from work. For disabilty the reason doesn't matter but you may have to be unable to do any work not just your old job.If you don't have a lawyer at least get... View More
Currently workers comp since 2016. Had bicep tendoesis Aug.2016 now I have a frozen shoulder. Refused second surgery manipulation under anes. Temp total disability since June 2016. Terminated Feb 2017 because they couldnt accommodate work restrictions, which I still have.
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answered on Oct 21, 2017
The short answers are yes and yes. But there’s a right and a wrong way to navigate return to work in the workers comp context. You will want to consult with an attorney to work through this situation.
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answered on Oct 18, 2017
Under most circumstances, there's no set deadline in the law. There are many different reasons the surgery could be delayed, and most workers comp insurance companies will slow things down and take advantage of all of their legal rights when they learn a surgery has been ordered. Your best bet... View More
As my lawyer who I had at the time said.if I pay him $4.000.00 more he would look into it.but by court order they was to pay my doctor bills.all my lawyer at the time said they would settle for pennies on the dollars.
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answered on Sep 29, 2017
If you have an order from the SBWC ordering WC to pay the bills, you may be able to get WC to pay them now. Your lawyer should handle this for you.
is this a workers comp case
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answered on Sep 4, 2017
Employers and workers comp insurance companies have a lot of wiggle room when the accident did not take place on the premises. You should be able to eventually get this case accepted under workers comp...it will be much better for you if you retain a lawyer to pursue it. You also have a case... View More
I do own my own personal vehicle.
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answered on Sep 1, 2017
That's up to your employer. Issues like this are technically separate from your workers comp case, in most situations. I'd guess that how long they allow you to use the car/card depends on how long you are out on workers comp.
I'm 16 and I live in Powder Springs, GA. I was recently hired by Subway and worked there for about 2 hours. I was supposed to work the evening shifts, but after i finished my first day, I got text messages from the man who hired me saying not to come in anymore because a girl, who was moving... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2017
unfortunately, as an employee at will your employer can fire you for any reason. In this context, I would move on.
I am a nurse. I messed my back up pretty bad while at work. I filed a claim, received physical therapy, received benefits for a certain number of weeks, and was deemed 22% permanent partially disabled due to my back injury. That was in Dec 2015. The pain has never gone away, but Ive just dealt with... View More
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answered on Aug 3, 2017
There are different limitations periods for different circumstances. Your best bet would be to consult an attorney, who will have a bunch of questions for you about the situation and hopefully can put together a plan for you. My office offers free consultations.
My company told me to go to Arkansas to go help out and I would get 10 dollars a hour for traveling fee and 12 dollars a hour for working there and I was supposed to get my money on July 10th so I could have my rent paid. I worked 72 hours and have a copy of my time card. It's the 28th now and... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2017
If you have exhausted efforts with company Hire an attorney to recover the wages. Simple as that. The money is owed under simple contract and Flsa does provide some basis for recovery
And pull the tractor over onto the guardrail the container was loaded by the warehouse stating 52,000 lb when it was investigated it was over 90,000 lb. I was cited for failure to maintain Lane also striking a fixed object and too fast for conditioning. How can I beat those tickets in court because... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2017
First, you need to be talking to a lawyer, now.
Call Doug Andrews, in Savannah. He is highly experienced, and understands CDL license issues. 912-236-3020
Tell him William Head sent you.
I got injured in the workplace and the physician that attended me put me on light duty, even though my company is a Heavy Duty Company only. I never felt comfortable with the physician I got assigned to, and after the doctor gave me a clearance letter I asked the company if I could get a second... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2017
Yes you can take legal action to enforce your rights under workers comp law - your second opinion being one of those rights. Contact a workers comp lawyer to discuss your options. My office offers free consultations.
settlement become part of his estate/probate? This is in the state of Georgia
answered on Jul 11, 2017
There have to be dependents for there to be any real money after a death, and the death has to be causally related to the workplace injury. Also, a settlement is never guaranteed in a workers' comp case; lots of cases never settle.
It was a year since it was treated ,only with meds .the exam and diagnoses was 3-4 years ago.from a different dr in a different state.
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answered on Jul 11, 2017
The short answer is yes, you should always be truthful in communicating with your employer about issues like this because it can only come back to haunt you later if you try to hide something. Workers comp insurance companies have access to information about medical treatment across the country.... View More
Injured August last year, surgery wasn't approved until January. Was supposed to be out for 12 weeks to recover, sent back to work after 6 weeks. Even light duty at current job has been unbearable. Thought last doctor visit that I would be cleared for full duty and the case closed so I had... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2017
Based on your description of the situation, you'd probably be leaving a good bit of money on the table if you were to quit now. Best thing would be to consult with a workers comp lawyer to help you get through out of this quickly and with the most money in your pocket possible. My office... View More
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