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Can the employer or Workers Compensation Third Party Administrator refuse to talk to me because I have a lawyer?
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Answered on October 07, 2014
Yes, they can so refuse. Many attorneys do not want their clients talking directly to the adjuster without knowing about it. Unfortunately, many...
Is it illegal to keep birth certificates and social security that belong to someone else?
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Answered on October 07, 2014
You should report this to the Children and Youth Services in your area. They may be able to help obtain the documents from the mother. Otherwise,...
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What does my social security disability lawyer mean by saying I will Grid Out? But the alj nor my judge brought up light jobs
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Answered on October 01, 2014
I must agree with the analysis provided by Mr. Pham. Current medical is not at all relevant since you must be disabled since December 31, 2010 or...
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Do I have any recourse against a company that hired me promising me health benefits and never received them?
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Answered on October 01, 2014
I would suggest making an appointment with an employment lawyer in your area. There may be a fraud claim you can make against the 2nd employer...
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Can I file a workers compensation petition even if I have a lawyer?
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Answered on October 01, 2014
You can always file a petition on your own even if you have a lawyer. If you do, however, be aware that your lawyer may withdraw and you will have...
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Which insurance goes first?
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Answered on September 25, 2014
The general rule is the insurance that covers a dependent is that of the earliest, in the year, born parent. So if the Mother was born in January...
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Can I sure my healthcare insurance provider if my plan is 'self funded' by my employer?
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Answered on September 24, 2014
As this is an employee benefit plan, there is a limited range of what can be done against the insurance company. You would have to file suit...
Can I get permanent partial disability from PA workers comp.
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Answered on September 23, 2014
There is no such thing as a permanent partial disability in PA. Our WC Act is a wage loss statute and benefits depend on the wages you are losing...
Is it legal to record my workers compensation IME exam if doctor gives permission?
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Answered on September 23, 2014
The rules regarding what can be done at a defense medical exam (DME) are different in WC can civil court. The attorney can attend or a nurse can...
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What all benefits does atty get part of?
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Answered on September 23, 2014
Presumably the fee agreement should be limited to the WC benefits. If this is a pension and not SSD, then the fee agreement should not cover that....
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