I was working as a server at a diner and fell 3 times to the floor being wet and they don't use floor mats
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Answered on April 23, 2017
This sounds like a very standard workers compensation case. That said, you need to be very careful about how you handle the first 90 days, which...
Can I Sue for workman's compensation denial?
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Answered on April 07, 2017
It does sound like you sustained a work injury. You definitely need representation early on in a claim. The insurance company is very active early...
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What can I do if I'm being pressured about coming back to full duty after an injury that has not healed completely yet.
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Answered on March 11, 2017
With a workers compensation case, your often are required to treat for the first 90 days with a panel provider. The insurer controls the process...
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Do I have grounds to sue employer or hospital?
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Answered on March 04, 2017
Unfortunately, many injured workers are terminated at or around the time of a work injury. Insurers use this as a tactic to avoid paying wage loss,...
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I had a fall going into work fell over a stump broke my left arm and needed surgery and tore rotor cuff had a second surgery
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Answered on March 04, 2017
Generally you are treating with panel providers for the first 90 days, Coordinated in the Lehigh Valley etc. At this point, it sounds like you have...
I have been offered a lump sum settlement from my employer for a work injury should I take it ?
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Answered on February 15, 2017
As several of the posters have noted, you really need representation, especially with an amputation (specific loss). The area can be complicated...
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Who is responsible, in the end, for my injury?
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Answered on January 14, 2017
If there is scarring, disfigurement or loss of earnings you may have a workers compensation claim. The employer will often have immunity in this...
Can I get fired for having rheumatoid arthritis
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Answered on January 14, 2017
If the condition was aggravated by work you may have a workers compensation claim. You also could have a ADA Claim depending on the circumstances....
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I was injured at work causing the amputation of part of my thumb do I need to speak to a lawyer ?
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Answered on January 08, 2017
You definitely should speak with a lawyer. Despite the workers compensation statute having many benefits and procedures to help injured workers,...
Can my employer keep me from wearing a wrist brace at work?
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Answered on January 01, 2017
If it was a fall at work, you have restrictions and they terminate you because of it, you would also potentially have a right to workers...