Can a workers comp case be reopened if you had back surgery that altered your walk causing opposite knee pain New Jersey
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Answered on November 08, 2023
You should really discuss this issue with the attorney who obtained the original award on your behalf. However, it is generally difficult to...
Can my job fire me for hiring a workmen’s comp attorney?
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Answered on November 08, 2023
It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for hiring an attorney and/or filing a workers’ compensation claim. You may be...
Can my job retaliate against me for hiring a Workmen’s Comp Lawyer?
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Answered on November 08, 2023
It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for hiring an attorney and/or filing a workers’ compensation claim. You may be...
Can I sue my company if I’m self employed ?
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Answered on November 03, 2023
YES, if you purchased sole proprietor coverage when you selected a workers' compensation insurance policy.
If you did NOT have your own...
Can I get thrown off Workmen’s Comp for rescheduling a Dr. appointment?
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Answered on October 28, 2023
Unfortunately, Worker’s Compensation insurance carriers play plenty of games by scheduling appointments at inconvenient times. The law does require...
Hurt lower back at work. Have a workmans comp case open. Now my neck/shoulder is starting to hurt. Can i add shoulder to claim
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Answered on October 24, 2023
Do yourself a favor and download all of your medical records to see if you complained about neck/shoulder pain immediately after the accident. ...
What do I do if specialist clears me to return to work? I’m still suffering migraines after a head injury at work?
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Answered on October 24, 2023
You should obtain a referral to a neurologist by your family doctor if the workers' compensation carrier has failed to schedule an appointment with...
I was hurt at my job and sent to Urgent Care. Does the adjuster take care of setting up my Workman’s Comp Income?
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Answered on October 24, 2023
The adjuster is NOT looking out for your best interests. Rather, her job on behalf of the insurance carrier is to get you patched up and sent back...
Can I use my 41k if I’m on LOA?
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Answered on September 20, 2023
I recommend that you schedule an appointment with a Worker’s Compensation attorney as soon as possible. Insurance carriers play games all the time....
What are workers comp laws on returning to work in NJ without being cleared for full duty?
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Answered on June 11, 2023
NJ law provides that if your employer is unable to accommodate light duty work which was recommended by the workers' compensation physician, that...
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