Will taking workers compensation lump sum from a newer job affect my pension from previous job. I am 73 so my ss stays the same

There should not be a reduction or offset in your pension with a lump sum. I will assume you are on State Retirment. Assuming further that there...

As indicated below, there is an impact on your entitlement to a weekly workers compensation benefit when you file for and receive unemployment...

Can I obtain a job within my work limitations while on medical leave?

While I am not an attorney from MD, generally there is no reason that you could not take on a lighter and or sedentary job with another employer if...

I have gone on worker's compensation 2 weeks ago for a herniated disk and pinched sciatica nerve

In answer to your direct question, I do not feel you have a obligation to advise the workers compensation insurer about your cruise in December....

While treating for work related injuries under workers compensation, is insurer required to pay for pain meds after I'm at MMI?

Assuming that your injury occurred in Massachusetts, and further assuming that a prospective settlement will be with liability established, the...

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If my surgeon clears me for work, yet I cannot adequately perform my previous job due to my injury, will I receive compensation?

You ask a good question that is very common with individuals who are status post surgery with the question of a return to work. From the origin of...

WORKMENS COMP. QUESTION INJURED 12/30/13 VISITED MY PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN 1/30/14 WRITTEN NOTICE TO NOT WORK FOR 2 WEEKS.

The answer to your question really depends upon the nature of your injury, but more important when the exam is a second opinion or an IME(...

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Is it possible?

While not an exact science, an experienced workers compensation attorney can project with some accuracy the amount of a potential lump sum...

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If you get in a rear ended on company time can i clam workers comp thanks

Yes, you most certainly can file a claim for workers compensation. As indicated below, you also likely have a viable 3rd party negligence cause of...

My Workers comp lawyer told me the hospital gives Lawyers a hard time getting records and asked me to go get them is this true?

This amy and may not be true. Sometimes a hospital will give a difficult time the medical authorization presented. The authorization must be HIPPA...