NCM are very common and can be very disruptive depending on what the insurer asked them to do. If the NCM is acting as only a patient advocate...

Lawyer is telling me that the adjuster is out sick and it will take more then 20 days to receive my settlement check. True?

Unfortunately these things do happen. The lump sum papers are stamped with the approval date so the closer they get to the due date the more...

How can a retail job stop making accommodations for you that they have been doing for the past 3 months and now they can't?

I agree with the other answer, you have a work injury (see the end of my answer for more on that) and you are getting medical care for that BUT...

Is it legal in MA that Independent Medical Examiners are precluded from discussing the results of the eval. with the examinees?

You do not have a right for the doctor to discuss his results and/or opinions as part of the examination. Doctors do frequently share those with...

I apologize in advance for the length of this answer. This is a very good question. Clients often ask who is the doctor representing is it truly an...

You have a right to get these records once you have complied with their document request procedures. I would put your request in writing via mail...

Is it possible to sue while on worker's compensation for causing financial struggle?

As a police officer the workers compensation system is outside of the normal Massachusetts department of industrial accidents under chapter 152....

It looks like attorneys are reluctant to answer so I will give you some information in the workers compensation system but I believe that your...

I Developed carpel tunnel about 3 months ago and I need surgery. Can I file for workers compensation?

You are correct that carpal tunnel syndrome could be caused by repetitive overuse such as typing. There are many similar cases at the Department...

Choosing the time and location of a WC independent medical evaluation appointment. Getting paid for the lost work time.

Both good questions and unfortunately no clear answer. You are required to attend the section 45 exam and failure to do so will likely result in...