Daniel L. Deuterman's Answers

Federal Workers Comp

I would recommend you speak to an attorney, but finding one that handles Federal WC claims is much harder than NC State claims. Fed WC work under different laws and you are dealing with the government. I believe your best bet is to look for one in the Raleigh, NC area.

What Do I do when a workers comp. claim is being disputed?

It is illegal for your employer to terminate you because of a job injury. However, that has not stopped many employers from doing so... If your doctor is suggesting that you speak to an attorney, it's usually good grounds to do so. First of all, if the injury was an accident on the job, it complies under the NC WC law as a compensable injury and should be an accepted claim. By the way, most claims are denied by the insurance company. If you have doctor support regarding your WC claim, the...

Workers comp, Where do I go from here, We are talking about the rest of my life, you know.

This scenario is incredibly familiar for many of my clients here in NC. At this point, I recommend an attorney (a good advocate) to help you navigate through WC law in Georgia. In NC WC law, you are entitled to a second opinion on your disability. Please ask an attorney to help you with this. Here are some tips to find a good WC attorney in Georgia - visit www.martindale.com - look for AV or BV rated attorneys. Check out this WC Blog in Georgia http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/ -...

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Workers Compensation

Have you applied for SSD yet? If not, you don't need an attorney to apply. If you are declined for SSD, then you should contact an attorney to help you file for Reconsideration (Appeal). The "re-open a new case", is that a WC case or SSD case or LTD Case? Those are three separate cases. Give us a call at 1-800-373-1130 and ask for Joslyn. We can't help you on WC because that's a state issue, but we most likely will be able to help you with SSD. We also may be able to help you find a...