Questions answered by Angelo Paul Sevarino

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Can I sue a WC carrier for Bad Faith in Connecticut?

Angelo's answer | Answered on November 09, 2016

It is extremely difficult to file a bad faith civil action against a workers' compensation carrier as our Supreme Court has opined such claims are...

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How do I get a second opinion when dealing with a worker's Comp doctor?

Angelo's answer | Answered on November 05, 2016

Physicians should not express opinions as to what Connecticut's workers' compensation Act provides. In your case you imply your treating physician...

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Can I sue my attorney

Angelo's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

Suing your attorney is a serious matter and should only be done after careful consideration of all the facts. Does your retainer agreement with...

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Is the workers comp insurance company playing me ?

Angelo's answer | Answered on October 26, 2016

If your doctors appointment is during normal working hours and you are being paid TT benefits you are not allowed to bill the insurance carrier for...

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If you worked part time, received a low hourly wage and sustained a work injury, can you still qualify for a permanency rating?

Angelo's answer | Answered on October 16, 2016

Connecticut does have a minimum compensation rate based on your earnings. Just because you have a part time job does not make an otherwise work...

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Can my attorney inquire about my ex husband previous workers comp case?

Angelo's answer | Answered on October 05, 2016

If you have an attorney handling the arrears issue he can depose your X or filing interrogatories. Your attorney can also visit the Workers'...

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I live in ct and I'm 62. Can I collect short term disability and social security disability ?

Angelo's answer | Answered on October 03, 2016

Short term disability criteria is contractual in nature and usually indicates you cannot do your former job. Social Security disability criteria...

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What can I do about dealing with a demand Medicare made on a settlement I received.

Angelo's answer | Answered on October 01, 2016

These are called Medicare conditional payments. While you can try to negotiate with CMS (Medicare)for a lower payback this is complicated stuff. ...

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How can I get the attorney to pay medicare?

Angelo's answer | Answered on August 27, 2016

You, and your attorney, are most likely dealing with a Medicare conditional payment issue. Way before any federal actions such as you describe...

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Can an employer be sued for a work related injury/illness if it can be shown the employer was negligent in the matter?

Angelo's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

Most likely no. The exclusivity rule in workers' compensation says the employer cannot be sued for work related injuries due to simple negligence...

Angelo Paul Sevarino's Answers (163)

Can I sue a WC carrier for Bad Faith in Connecticut?

How do I get a second opinion when dealing with a worker's Comp doctor?

Can I sue my attorney

Is the workers comp insurance company playing me ?

If you worked part time, received a low hourly wage and sustained a work injury, can you still qualify for a permanency rating?

Can my attorney inquire about my ex husband previous workers comp case?

I live in ct and I'm 62. Can I collect short term disability and social security disability ?

What can I do about dealing with a demand Medicare made on a settlement I received.

How can I get the attorney to pay medicare?

Can an employer be sued for a work related injury/illness if it can be shown the employer was negligent in the matter?