Questions answered by Samuel D. Flatt

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Do I have a case or should I pursue this issue?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

This isn't even close; you should file your claim for Workers' Compensation benefits as soon as possible (every state has different filing and...

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I worked at Hanford Tank Farms, a lot of sick workers are in the news from being exposed to chemicals

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

If you're one of the people who is sick, and your doctor feels that your illness is related to the exposure, then you should have him say so in a...

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How much can I sue my employers insurance company for a Workmans compensation claim ?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

You should keep in mind that the value of your case isn't based on what you lost--its based on what the law in your state provides for under your...

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Am I entitle to keep all my employee benefits and compensation while on FMLA leave?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

Your "understanding" is not an understanding. It is a MISunderstanding. FMLA does not provide for PAID leave; it simply requires covered...

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My employer wants me to give the HR lady the workmen's comp papers but doesn't that violate hippa medical privacy laws ?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

The HPPA law specifically includes an exemption for situations where medical reports are required to be provided by law. Also, YOU are permitted...

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If my workers comp is not paying me the max amount that I am supposed to get weekly? Is that considered bad faith?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

Consult with an attorney in your area about your case. In New York State where I practice, it is very common for Workers' Compensation carriers to...

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Workers Comp. Settlement.

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

As has already been mentioned, every case is different, etc. You should also be aware that the single most important factor in reaching the...

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What should we do about denied workman's comp?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

You should absolutely consult with a Workers' Compensation attorney in your area. In NYS, where I practice, we process literally thousands of...

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Can my petitioner/husband sponser me if he is currently on workers comp?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

This isn't really a question about Workers' Compensation; this is a question about AOS and USCIS. You should try asking this question in that...

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Can I seek compensation for an assault at work?

Samuel's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

This was an assault that arose out of your employment. You are entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits through your employer's Workers'...

Samuel D. Flatt's Answers (152)

Do I have a case or should I pursue this issue?

I worked at Hanford Tank Farms, a lot of sick workers are in the news from being exposed to chemicals

How much can I sue my employers insurance company for a Workmans compensation claim ?

Am I entitle to keep all my employee benefits and compensation while on FMLA leave?

My employer wants me to give the HR lady the workmen's comp papers but doesn't that violate hippa medical privacy laws ?

If my workers comp is not paying me the max amount that I am supposed to get weekly? Is that considered bad faith?

Workers Comp. Settlement.

What should we do about denied workman's comp?

Can my petitioner/husband sponser me if he is currently on workers comp?

Can I seek compensation for an assault at work?