If your employer requests you see a dr for an evaluation to confirm a back injury, who should pay the costs? Me or employer?

If you do not yet have a workers' compensation lawyer, you should get one. I agree with my colleague who is concerned that the employer is trying...

Can i file something against a lawyer for telling his employer not to show up for a workers comp hearing even after a subpoena

Your lawyer should discuss the matter with the hearing officer, if necessary. Or he can discuss it with the other lawyer. If you don't have a...

Does having a record hurt your workers comp claim. Even if it happened 12 years ago. The conviction was 12 years ago.

It shouldn't. But you should tell your lawyer in case it comes up so s/he can be prepared to deal with it.

You can always dispute the amount. I would suggest you retain an attorney to help you. Chances are you will get a better settlement with a good WC...

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I was injured on the job on 05/13/2011 and have received workers comp TIBS for 15 weeks. (lump sum) and have received a perm

If you are injured at work, you cannot sue per se. What you can do is go through the workers' compensation system to get the treatment and benefits...