Can an employer make you go in to work while on workmans comp and without a doctors release?

Under NJ law the answer is yes as long as you have been cleared for light duty by the doctor and the employer agrees to abide the restrictions....

What should I or could I do about workers comp lawyer that doesn't communicate .

Lawyers are people too and occasionally get focused on the forest rather than the trees. Make an appoinment to go in and see him at the office.

A lot of times attorneys will try to come to a conceptual agreement that they think is fair. The insurance company’s attorney will want to know if...

Im on workers comp recently lost my balance and fell is wc if i reinjured my back?

Every state has different laws regarding derivative injuries and natural consequence injuries. If the fall was due to the weakness in your legs...

I the state of mass is an ex-spouse entitled to part of a workmans comp settlement if the injury occurred after the divorce

I would think only to the extent you owe alimony or childsupport.

I got hurt on the job injuring my shoulder did therapy got surgry done. went back to work now im in more pain out again

You are in a tough spot. Doctors will always suggest that you change jobs. The reality is most people cannot. I always tell my clients to request...

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Can a file a workers compensation claim even though my status is "retired" (and I'm looking for a new job)?

You need to contact an attorney versed in Workers Compensation and Employee rights. You may have a better claim for the retaliation then for work...

Regarding a workmens comp case, legally how long can it take to get my settlement check in nj?

The carrier has 60 days. Most of us will call the insurance carrier about 7 days before the time runs just to make sure the papers did not get...

My attorney says that I cannot receive an IME in WA (where I live), he says I have to fly across the country to NJ.

The short answer is that you do have to come back to NJ. In order to establish permanency we use local doctors that are familiar with NJ law and...

If a workers comp lawyer does nothing on a case for six months, then just drops client, is there any misconduct?

While it may not have been the nicest way to treat client, but its not worth getting up set about. Find a new lawyer to get an opinion. It may be...