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I dislocated my knee carrying a child downstairs performing job duties and reported incident to supervisior. Do not know if I am covered by workmans compensation for this or what course to pursue
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answered on Feb 7, 2018
An injury is covered under worker's compensation if the worker is injured during the course and scope of employment. It would appear that your injury would be covered by worker's compensation. You should contact a local worker's compensation attorney to discuss your legal rights and... View More 
I worked there full time for about two months I injured my leg on the job, I told them about it they still had me work the next day I tried my best but could not work through the pain I told the manager I cannot work on it I need to go to a doctor to make sure it doesn't get worst I got hurt 2... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
Contact a workmen's compensation attorney immediately. If you do not know one, call the Massachusetts bar association and ask for a list of attorneys in your area to assist you.
If they already denied my claim
answered on Apr 20, 2017
The worker's compensation carrier is entitled to have you examined by an independent doctor of their choosing. However, you are free to treat with any doctor of your OWN choosing.
I was going to file for workers' comp but a coworker told me I might have other options because of the US L&H. Do I file for both or only one?
answered on Jan 18, 2017
See: https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lhwca.htm
Also: https://www.dol.gov/owcp/owcpcomp.htm
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answered on Jan 9, 2017
It depends on the reason you were driving your car - whether it was work related. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2016
Yes, but more importantly if there wasn't a report of injury you may still have problems. Contact a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers in your area--they give free consults.
answered on Sep 17, 2016
Make sure you find out who made the asbestos--if you can safely get a sample do that. You need to consult an attorney who handles workplace injuries and is a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers--they give free consults.
I injured my k ee at work,my claim was denied by Liberty mutual on the basis of lack of diagnosis by doctors.I am still in P.T.,I've had injections,MRIS,CT scans, and seen several specialists.prior to that I was testing out to be a Police Officer.I can no longer run therefore can not become a... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Start by seeing a member of the Mass Academy of Trial Lawyers who handles comp. That is about all you can do.
I injured my back at work & was waiting to get a letter of accommodation, when my Mgr said "until you have ppwk in hand, you're expected to perform ALL duties required of all EMT/Security officers!" When I went to HR to ask them what to do, I was sent home & taken off the... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2016
You should file a worker's compensation claim, which would include income. Find a local WC attorney who can help you with it, as they may also figure out a way to go after the employer for the actions after the incident.
answered on Oct 11, 2012
In most states you can. Contact a MA attorney to assist you.
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