Can I sue for the difference between my salary and what worker's comp is giving me? It is a slip and fall. ACL torn
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Answered on January 28, 2020
The short answer is no. Workers' compensation is an "exclusive remedy." Generally, you cannot sue your employer for a work injury (there are few...
I have carpal tunnel and a wok chef of 4 years, diagnosed in the ER after going in for wrist and hand pain. Can I file WC?
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Answered on January 20, 2020
We frequently see work injuries, like carpal tunnel, caused repetitive trauma. Yes, that can absolutely be a workers’ compensation case. Have a...
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Can I get a settlement and how much roughly?
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Answered on January 14, 2020
Whether you “can” settle your case is a far different question than whether you “should” do so. An injured worker can settle a case whenever he or...
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My father was injured in 2015,surgery's and medication and time later hes still in pain today. How much should his settlement be
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Answered on January 12, 2020
No attorney can (or should) answer this question with an actual number. We simply do not have nearly enough information. Meet with an attorney...
How can I take the time needed to have a surgery that is needed on my shoulder be cause of work and still pay my bills?
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Answered on January 08, 2020
If you need surgery as a result of a work-related injury, and your doctor has you out of work from the surgery (as one would expect), then you...
Can I legally get a 40 hour work restriction from my doctor for work ?
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Answered on January 04, 2020
Yes, restrictions can be based on duties, or duration of shifts. You really should sit down with an attorney certified as a specialist in workers...
How long it take for workers comp check to be issued after the approval? And how do they send it if its coming to your home?
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Answered on January 04, 2020
I agree with my colleague. Generally this is something that would be addressed in the Compromise & Release Agreement, and your attorney would be...
Had a seizure at work and broke my nose. My broken nose was covered, but not the seizure and hospital bill?
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Answered on January 03, 2020
Unless a doctor is saying the seizure was related to the work duties, it would appear they are correct that the only "work injury" is the injury...
Can I sue amazon for pain and suffering due to a back injury suffered on the job?
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Answered on December 31, 2019
I agree with my colleagues. Workers' compensation is what is called an "exclusive remedy." For a work injury, these benefits are typically all...
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IME doctor changed his opinion at second IME with him on my diagnosis based on ongoing symptoms. Now what?
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Answered on December 27, 2019
I agree with my colleagues. This is something you should discuss with your attorney, if you have one. If you do not, you should get one.