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Michael J. Helfand
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I wouldn't suggest signing anything without first talking to an attorney. It...
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Brett A. Borah's answer
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Whether to sign a Compromise and Release (C&R) depends on a lot of factors....
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Kenneth Lewis Swenson
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You do not have control over the insurance adjustor, and have no means of...
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Brett A. Borah's answer
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First, you have no power to change the adjuster. That is a decision made...
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Robert David Shapiro
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Don't get confused between what the law requires of every employer with...
Kenneth Brian Schwartz
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The state cannot simply "cut off w/c" benefits based on an arbitrary time line....
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Andrew Daniel Myers
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No. Workers compensation benefits are limited to certain defined areas....
James Robin McKinney Jr
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I am sorry to report that you are not entitled to pain and suffering under...
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Peter Marc Schaeffer
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You should always report the injury immediately to your employer...even if you...
Michael Douglas Goforth
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You should file your claim as soon as possible to insure that you get proper...
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John Francis Kennedy's answer
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Yes. The Social Security Administration will review your case and depending on...
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John M. Kaman
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There is no average outcome. In my experience doctors do not easily back down...
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Brett A. Borah's answer
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You indicate that the doctor is an A.M.E. (Agreed Medical Examiner). The Labor...
Kenneth Brian Schwartz
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I appreciate the votes of confidence from Mr. Phillips and Mr. Shapiro. Let me...
Dennis Michael Phillips
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You should be covered one way or the other; but you can expect the carrier to...
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Daniel Jon Woodring
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This answer is not specific legal advice, nor does it establish an attorney...
Robert David Shapiro
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You have 2 years from the date of injury to file a claim for workers comp....
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Andrew Daniel Myers
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You did not mention at least three crucial factors in the evaluation of workers...
Bryan Sinclair Hawkins
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The answer is...it depends. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal...
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Brett A. Borah's answer
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This could be a problem. It could be construed as double dipping. While I...
Michael Douglas Goforth
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Temporary disability and state disability are payed for the same physical or...
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Thomas Gerad Lewellyn
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Generally speaking workers compensation benefits are not taxable. They were...
Peter Michael Sweeny
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Proceeds from a Virginia workers' compensation claim are generally not taxable....
Kenneth Lewis Swenson
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Due to the serious nature of your injury, you should consult with a local...
Michael J. Helfand
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Even if your claim is going smoothly now, you may face a problem down the road....
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Jason Eric Kipness
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Father in law needs to speak with a Texas workers compensation attorney to see...
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Knowrasa T Patrick-Roundtree
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It is impossible for anyone to tell you exactly how much compensation you can...
Peter Michael Sweeny
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Virginia does not award pain and suffering in workers' compensation cases....
Michael Richard Moebes
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Have you requested a second opinion? I'd ask for a change in physicians from...
John Michael Parsons
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You have a right to an independent medical examination with a doctor of your...

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