Questions answered by Joseph Benjamin D'Amico

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Do all work related injury require you to hire a workman's comp lawyer?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 17, 2012

Your Union may have an attorney on retainer for you to consult. Ask your Union rep. If not, this site has plenty of attorneys in your state that...

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When a lawyer say he will reopen my case shortly. How long is shortly in lawyer terms.

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 05, 2012

In addition to Mr. Corson's advice that you should ask your lawyer to clarify, also ask your lawyer what deadlines were provided by the judge to...

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I am looking for info on how to go about settling a workers comp case in Florida or even if its possible.

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 22, 2012

For specifics, you should talk to an attorney who practices workers comp in Florida. Start with those site. Also look at Florida workers comp...

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I WAS INJURED WHILE DRIVING ON MY JOB. I RECEIVED THE 3RD PARTY SETTLEMENT AND I'M ABOUT TO RECEIVE MONEY FROM WORKERS COMP.

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

The issue is how much, if any, money your workers' comp carrier gets from your 3rd party settlement under NJ's laws of "subrogation." That simply...

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I filed work comp about 4 months ago and boss is refusing to let me to work - can I file a lawsuit?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 20, 2012

Ask your lawyer about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). He or she will be able to let your know...

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I was hurt on the job about a week ago. I was lifting a box with that elbows that were about total weight of 100 lbs

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 18, 2012

Also, find out ASAP if you are required to seek medical treatment from the employer's doctors, or whether you are allowed to get to a real doctor...

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I have worked the same job for 34 years I work on equipment on the floor and counter tops. I am on my knees alot.

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 16, 2012

Also make sure you Doc understands and documents all of your daily work activities that cause you knee pain. A total knee replacement may be denied...

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Joseph's answer | Answered on September 07, 2012

Regarding your concern that your Doctor possibly did something wrong when treating your knee, you should also consult an attorney who handles...

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Should I talk to an attorney if I've been injured at work,had two surgerys,still not back to work?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 07, 2012

Absolutely. There are experienced IA attorneys right on this site. Contact a few and let them tell you about your rights and obligations. Both are...

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Contractor has no WCB, I injured myself twice on the job and no insurance was covered

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 06, 2012

You may have a claim against the subcontractor, the general contractor, or both. The answer depends on how DC laws apply to your facts. That...

Joseph Benjamin D'Amico's Answers (52)

Do all work related injury require you to hire a workman's comp lawyer?

When a lawyer say he will reopen my case shortly. How long is shortly in lawyer terms.

I am looking for info on how to go about settling a workers comp case in Florida or even if its possible.

I WAS INJURED WHILE DRIVING ON MY JOB. I RECEIVED THE 3RD PARTY SETTLEMENT AND I'M ABOUT TO RECEIVE MONEY FROM WORKERS COMP.

I filed work comp about 4 months ago and boss is refusing to let me to work - can I file a lawsuit?

I was hurt on the job about a week ago. I was lifting a box with that elbows that were about total weight of 100 lbs

I have worked the same job for 34 years I work on equipment on the floor and counter tops. I am on my knees alot.

Mining accdent

Should I talk to an attorney if I've been injured at work,had two surgerys,still not back to work?

Contractor has no WCB, I injured myself twice on the job and no insurance was covered