If you have a work related injury, can a medical provider refuse to treat you if you don't pay now due to a contested claim?

As a general matter, If the employer is contesting the claim and has filed a form 43, then the employee is free to seek treatment with a medical...

If an employee with a respiratory impairment is injured by tobacco smoke at work, is it compensable under the Workers Comp. Act?

It is hard to say, especially based on that minimal exposure. To establish entitlement to comp benefits for an occupational disease or an acute...

Do I have a Disability Case (SSDI)

It is hard to say based in the scant facts you have provided. Eligibility depends on so many factors--age, education, job history, and the...

I filed for SSI and i know that every one gets denied but i need to know what i should do

You should continue seeing a doctor and receiving treatment. Eligibility for disability benefits depends on many factors--age, work experience,...

Do I have the right to my dental records under CT law?

Your dentist is obligated to turn the records over in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes section 20-7c. You can see the statutory...

When filling out a work injury report with your employer, what questions should you not answer and which ones would be ok?

The circumstances surrounding the injury are reported in a form called a "first report of injury." This form is completed by the employee and the...

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Can I sue employer outside workmans comp for negligence of my workmans comp pain n suffering

Likely not. You should consult a Kansas workers' compensation attorney for advice. Workers' compensation laws are designed to be a trade-off...

My husband got a fully favorable decision on his SSDI from an ALJ on Oct.28,2014.It is Dec.19th and nothing has been received.

It can take several months. When dealing with a large bureaucracy like the Social Security Administration, delays are common. Other factors that...

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Is this denial of disability situation worth contacting a lawyer over?

Absolutely. Based on the information you provided, your mother-in-law likely has a good case and is potentially eligible for benefits. A lawyer...

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If I end up not being told that I will not have Permanent, Partial disability is it possible to get some type of settlement?

Given the severity of your injury, I would have a hard time believing you won't receive a permanent impairment rating. The likely question is when...