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What is Mass. statute for reopening W/C case? Was terminated 2/10 & collected W/C several months/had knee surgery/pain returned.

Hi I'd be interested in speaking with you, I am a Mass WC atty. Since you were already paid benefits there is no staute re re-openiong claim- it can be done as long as you have evidence that you still hace a work related condition causing disability or need for treatment. Claim can and should be re-opened. I can be reached at 978-745-0914

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I received a call from my attorney that the workmans comp insurance offered to pay 2000.00 to me.

Your attorney is in the best position to advise you on this.it may cost more to get an opinion from your doctor than it's worth. Check with your dr about 1% impairment

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Can somebody tell me which AMA manual work comp doctors use to determine disability.thank you

Most doctors use the 6th edition although the ratings are generally lower than the previous editions.

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Does a small church of about 20 members in New York need workers comp or disability insurance?

Yes, if they are employees they need to be covered.

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Had a car accident, but my injury caused me to get hurt again at work. Will workers comp pay?

The wc insurer may argue the problem stems from the car accident; if you aggravated the injury at work and your doctor backs you up you should be entitled to wc benefits. Consult an atty who can advise you what the proper causation standard id in your state.

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Can I sue a company for falling at while at work over 4 or five years ago?

No for two reasons First the statute of limitations bars an action from 4 or 5 years ago Second if the defendant was your employer your only remedy is workrs comp An employee cannot sue his or her employer for injuries, only for workers comp

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How do u reopen a case in MA???

I handle mass wc And can advise you Basically get a good wc lawyer

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WORKERS COMP ILLINOIS

Most states have penalties against parties including insurers that provide false or imcorrect information; a local workers comp lawyer in Illinois should easily guide you.

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I want to know if I can collect unemployment I was on comp from 2009 to 2011 but they are doing a alternate base period

Depending on the law in your stae you may or may not be eligible to collect unemployment if you have been on workers comp for most or all of the prior year

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Can i have my workers comp beneifits reinstated?

An experienced wc atty in your state can help you. If you can establishe that the reason you cannot work is due to your injury you should get wc benefits back. Also many states (not sure about Georgia) have provisions requiring someone being back to work for a specific period of time (not one day) in order to have wc benefits stopped. Also many staes have laws regarding being let go after an injury on the job. A wc atty in Georgia should be able to help you. Good luck

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