Employer not willing to find reasonable accomodations for me while my worlmans comp claim is pending.....I have no income

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   Bobby BollingerPro

   Charlotte Workers' Compensation Lawyer

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   Answered February 08, 2013 13:18. You need to talk to a local workers comp lawyer. In most states you would be entitled to TTD payments with those facts.

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   David McCormick

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   Answered February 08, 2013 14:42. You need to call a local worker’s comp. attorney ASAP because it appears you are entitled to benefits.
   
   Good luck.

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   George CorsonPro

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   Answered February 08, 2013 17:24. You are only entitled to WC benefits if your claim is accepted or adjudicated in your favor. If you were laid off and looking for work, you should be eligible for Unemployment.

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   Larry Apfelbaum

   Bloomington Workers' Compensation Lawyer

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   Answered February 10, 2013 11:30. I agree you should talk to local WC attorney for answers specific to your case but if you are under doctor's care and have medical restrictions that your employer will not meet you should qualify for WC lost wage payments and can apply for unemployment comp if WC is not paying while you fight with WC. If your doctor says you cannot work at all, UE wold likely deny your claim because you must be medically capable of performing some work and of course UE would be entitled to reimbursement if WC later pays lost wages for the same time period.
   
   If you do not have the time or knowledge to fight your own WC case, don't risk making a mistake tha could greatly affect the claim. Hire an experienced attorney.
   
   Good luck

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