Ime in ny

You should also realize for the future that the IME is hired and paid by the insurance company. You clearly have some medical issues and their paid...

Out on workmans compensation

You have definitely asked the right questions. Bottomline, if you return to work and earn less money, if that is the cause of earning less money...

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Social security Disability eligibility

The key to your successful disability claim in Social Security is 1) Filing your claim (which you did), and 2) obtaining medical evidence...

Shattered thumb at work, had surgery: Doctor gave 40% Scheduled Loss of Use (SLU)-

I am sorry to hear about your thumb, not an easy injury. Anyway, a schedule loss of use is the specific body part (for thumb 75 weeks is 100%)...

Yes. You are not required to have a surgery. The insurance company can of course claim that the level of your disability is due to your refusal....

Unemployement

First things first, having such a payment plan definitely is better than anything you could have received in workers compensation. Although you...

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Cobra coverage

The question you have is a benefits question and you should speak to your HR department. However, you are entitled to remain on insurance under...

My work has changed my sceduale and location twice now since ive gotten hurt on the job. Are they allowed to do that?

Unfortunately, there is a 'legal' difference between job injuries (workers compensation) and job security (job duties and rights). So even though...

If I move out of state can I still collect a check from my insurance carrier?

Your entitlement to benefits is based on you being disabled, seeing a medical professional to confirm that disability and having a disability...

I would add one warning. If the decision you refer to is a 'proposed decision' then the 20% penalty doesn't exis and the maximum penalty is $500.00...