With a serious injury like that, you would be best to hire an attorney sooner than later so you don't make any mistakes with your case along the way.

Unlikely you have WC coverage as you didn't have an employer at the time of the accident. You are correct that NF would apply but there are strict...

If your Doctor submitted the form to the WCB, they should take action by contacting the parties and indicating a time limit for the Carrier to...

Most likely they will schedule a hearing at which time you can indicate that you challenge the IME findings. Your own doctor's opinion is also...

The IME opinion is just that - an opinion. Any dispute between doctors is resolved through the hearing process. There is not a simple answer...

Is there a difference between work-related and causally related?

That answer doesn't make sense to me. An injury needs to be work-related to be compensable. I can only guess that something was taken out of...

Am I entitled to a settlement in my workers comp case?

Yes, it is possible for you to receive a "settlement" called a Schedule Loss of Use award that is typically determined a year after surgery. You...

Held in Abeyance means that nothing will be done with that issue until a later date so you did not lose anything yet. However, I strongly suggest...

After almost 4 month of work I injured myself at work the Dr (WC doctor) put me on disability! Can the company fired me?

Contact your employer and ask them what they are doing. Sometimes the employer doesn't know your disability status, that is, when you may be...

Can I receive worker's comp? It happened three months ago and I never sent the employer a letter or email.

In addition to filing your claim with the WCB, if your Doctor did not file his report(s) with the WCB then get a copy of this medical and file it...