Why did my workers comp attorney only spoke to me once and let the assistant deal with me? Never checked in after taking my case
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Answered on September 19, 2024
The decision of which attorney to choose is very personal. Although another attorney might not do anything different than your current attorney,...
Can I take legal action against my employer, after manger ran my foot over with heavy equipment, that he was not authorized,use?
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Answered on September 10, 2024
You cannot "sue" your employer for negligence. You can however file a workers' compensation claim against your employer, which would entitle you...
Am I able to look for another job while collecting workers comp?
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Answered on September 10, 2024
You should really retain a workers' compensation attorney to help you and stop dealing with the insurance carrier on your own. It will not cost...
Can your worker compensation benefits be suspended if you take FMLA for pregnancy/maternity leave?
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Answered on September 10, 2024
This analysis is very fact sensitive. The answer is "maybe" depending on the facts. You should retain a workers' compensation attorney and stop...
Does my employer have the right to ask me to sign a release that allows the doctor to share personal discussions?
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Answered on August 26, 2024
Unfortunately, the insurance carrier has the right to obtain your medical records.
Does the WC physician indicate that you are unable to work...
Can I sue workers compensation for rushing me back to work and cutting my physical therapy ?
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Answered on August 26, 2024
You cannot "sue" the workers' compensation insurance carrier. However, you should retain an attorney to file a Claim Petition in the Division of...
Is my friend entitled to receive any compensation as the widow of an employee of 20 years working for the same company?
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Answered on August 20, 2024
Your friend should obtain all of her late husband's medical records and contact a workers' compensation attorney. If his lung cancer is related to...
Do I need an attorney to file an appeal for Workers Comp denial?
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Answered on July 29, 2024
You should NOT call the adjuster anymore - she is not there to help you. Rather, you should contact a workers' compensation attorney for further...
Do I have any recourse to sue for work injury beyond statute of limitations if employer lied about who was at fault?
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Answered on July 29, 2024
To pursue a compensation, a Claim Petition should have been filed in the Division of Workers' Compensation within two years of the date you last...
Do I have to work with numbness in my leg and back pain after a back injury at work ?
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Answered on June 25, 2024
Unfortunately, if you do not have a contrary medical opinion indicating that you are unable to work in any capacity, there is no basis to argue...
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