Can my employer can block my settlement with a carrier he no longer uses.

I generally agree with Attorney Bartlett's answer. However, employers have varying degrees of input with their insurance carriers regarding...

If I take a settlement , and years later my back worsens and then I want to have surgery can BC/BS/Medicare block coverage

In terms of your private insurance through Blue Cross, it likely will cover your back condition in the future. This is especially likely given the...

Assuming that it is the worker's compensation insurance company denying your surgery, you can request a hearing with the Worker's Compensation...

Do I need a Workmans compensation lawyer to represent me?

As a general rule, you will still be covered by the workers compensation insurance company even if you no longer work for the same employer. ...

Will I need a layer if doctor says I have disability from injury that WC took care of?

you may not need an attorney.however, you can get paid for the 15 percent disability, or as a second option you could make a settlement of your...

I recently got a settlement for a workers comp injury. I can not go back to my job. Can I file for unemployment?

You may be able to collect unemployment benefits, but there is much more information I would need in order to answer that better. For example, if...

Employer requires we use their doctors?

Your employer can require you to see their doctor for the initial visit. After that, you have a right to see a doctor of your choice; ie, any...

Injured at work , Work refusing to pay for 2 days out.

You probably won't get paid for those two days due to the doctor releasing you back to work. However, you have a right under workers compensation...

If I don't work the two days they gave me light duty because my car broke down should they still pay me the rest of the work com

You need to give more details in order to answer your question, as it is unclear what the facts are. However, if you started working light duty for...

Can a doctor tell your employer about medicines you are taking which were prescribed by a different doctor?

Your question concerns multiple areas of law. From the workers compensation perspective, you should know that an employer is a party to a workers...