Can my employer legal right me up and threaten my job and dircrimanate me because of an injury?

Consult and employment lawyer. I don't think you will be able to establish a discrimination claim undwe section 120 of the Workers Compensation...

I agree with the other three attorneys but would add that it's getting tough to find a private physician who understands occupational disease law...

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I've been on compensation for over two years now

It's hard to answer at this point. If you are "scheduled" as you imply, your benefits are limited. If you were to get 75% Schedule loss of the leg...

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Absent a union contract stating otherwise (and Walmart has fought off unions for year) you have very little protection. Under the Family and...

How far back should I gather records for a prexsting backinjury. Oriiginal inj. happened 2007 and mri from 2010 and 2013

That's not a bad idea, as you want your own doctor to be fully informed as to your prior situation. He will be asked for an opinion, You should be...

I am on comp. but forced to retire cause year was up. I was forced to retire at 62. Will I loss my comp pay.

I agree with the above answer, however, you should cover yourself by making an ongoing bonafide job search for something within your remaining...

I agree with the other attorneys, however, I think your question is "if I have a 30% loss of the foot, what can I expect from Workers Compensation....

If classified ptd and been on comp for 10 yrs and only offered five yrs amount.so will they make another offer or was that it?

I agree with Len Feld, but a lot depends on your age and life expectancy in addition to the cap, however you indicate you are permanent TOTAL? Are...

What is your workers comp award based on

IME's are used for several purposes. In this case I imagine the carrier wanted to know if the case was ready for scheduling which suggests your...

I will be receiving workers compensation money soon for an on the job injury.but I filed for bankruptcy In New York

Generally yes. Be sure to put it in a separate account, and notify the bank the account is for workers comp benefits only. It is protected from...