James Edward Ramsey
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Worcester, MA

Workers compensation Lawyer at Worcester, MA

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

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Can I sue for neglect?

James's answer | Answered on June 17, 2016

Thank you for your question. I see that there has been several answers already. In general, under workers' compensation you can only sue your...

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Can I apply for foodstamps only temporarily while I am receiving workers compensation

James's answer | Answered on May 10, 2016

Yes you can apply. Food stamps are just one of several state/federal benefits that are income and need based. If you receive them they would not...

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Workers comp denying treatment

James's answer | Answered on April 08, 2016

Excellent question and unfortunately I practice only in Massachusetts but wanted to give you some insight. I can assume other states are similar. ...

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Is he entitled to company paid employee benefits?

James's answer | Answered on March 29, 2016

Thank you for the question, Mass workers' compensation law can be tricky. You are correct that Ch 152 Sec 48 covers settlement of workers'...

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Workmans comp case. Not sure if serious enough for attorney.

James's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

I do not practice in your state but in Mass we also use the AMA Guides for loss of function rating. If your state uses this resource then you...

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Is what the adjuster states about no longer being responsible is true

James's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

As several attorney already stated a lot will depend on whether the fall was work related or outside of your work. If the fall was at your work...

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OWCP question receiving w/c didn't claim outside income.

James's answer | Answered on March 19, 2016

If you are receiving weekly benefits from a workers' compensation insurer you have an obligation to notify the insurer of the earnings. This you...

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