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My wife brother passed away approx 6weeks ago . Her father got 6 copys but will not give one so she can give it to S.S.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 31, 2015

She will need to contact the Bureau of Vital Records with the state to get a death certificate. She can look up the information online to get the...

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My question is can we sue his company after the workmens comp. is settled for the health problems caused due to the stress, pain

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

Mr. Neiman is correct in his response. The WC Act makes those benefits the exclusive remedy for any work injury or conditions related to that. ...

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What happens during a first mediation hearing for a filed petition for termination of benefits? Mainly do I have to testify?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 08, 2015

I agree with Mr. Huber, that this is question for your attorney. Your question is also confusing as you talk about a "first mediation hearing." ...

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Could someone please give me advice on my workmen's Comp. claim

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

What you need to do is go see a certified specialist in workers' compensation to deal with the comp carrier. Once it knows an attorney is...

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What type of Lawyer do I need? work injury.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 30, 2015

I agree with the other posters that you need to consult with an experienced, certified workers' compensation attorney. It appears from how you...

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Question regarding SSDI denial

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 19, 2015

This is reallly a question for the SSD forum. That said, you need to see a qualified Social Security attorney in your area as soon as possible so...

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My son is currently out of work on disability and has been told he must now change to cobra per pa law-is this true?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

Depending on the terms of the benefit plan the employer only has to continue to cover your son for the period specified. Usually this is 12 weeks...

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Will my husband get more in his SSD check when our daughter turns 18

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 12, 2015

Your husband will not get any additional money. The money given for your daughter was an additional amoutn because she was under 18, not taken out...

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Is it restriction or restraint of trade for someone to require an owner operator with no employees to have workers comp. ?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

The stores can certainly make it a condition of the contract to require insurance that they feel is appropriate. There are, unfortunately, a...

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Is this a contridiction by a social security ALJ?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

I agree with the prior two posters. Even though an impairment is severe, it does not mean it is disabling under the definition for Social...

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My wife brother passed away approx 6weeks ago . Her father got 6 copys but will not give one so she can give it to S.S.

My question is can we sue his company after the workmens comp. is settled for the health problems caused due to the stress, pain

What happens during a first mediation hearing for a filed petition for termination of benefits? Mainly do I have to testify?

Could someone please give me advice on my workmen's Comp. claim

What type of Lawyer do I need? work injury.

Question regarding SSDI denial

My son is currently out of work on disability and has been told he must now change to cobra per pa law-is this true?

Will my husband get more in his SSD check when our daughter turns 18

Is it restriction or restraint of trade for someone to require an owner operator with no employees to have workers comp. ?

Is this a contridiction by a social security ALJ?