I'm on workers comp due to a knee injury that required surgery. I've fallen and injured my other knee.
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Answered on November 22, 2014
The answer is "yes" -- but the burden will be on you (and your lawyer) to show that the new problem was caused by the effects of your work injury. ...
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I was in a car accident yesterday, I went to the ER, and they found that i have a L5-S1 disc herniation, neck sprain or strain,
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Answered on November 22, 2014
You need to immediately speak with a good personal injury lawyer. Age of the defendant driver does not matter much, and bigger questions are...
If my doctor releases me to sedentary work and my job doesn't offer a position, what happens?
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Answered on November 18, 2014
A good workers' compensation attorney could tell you much more about what might happen, and help you steer your claim in the direction of what you...
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Can I go back to my surgeon if I repear my miniscus at work again?
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Answered on October 30, 2014
A definitive answer would depend upon the "controlling document" on file with the Bureau of Workers' Compensation in relation to your work injury,...
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Am I going to get any type of settlement for my injury
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Answered on October 23, 2014
You don't state whether you have been able to return to any new job since being let go, or whether you are having ongoing loss of wages due to...
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Do I need an attorney for work related toe injury and amputation?
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Answered on September 03, 2014
"Specific loss" benefits for half a toe (an amputation below first phalange of the toe) can be as little as just three weeks of compensation...
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Illegal immigrant hurt at work in file for workers compensation or disability in Pennsylvania?
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Answered on July 25, 2014
I would agree with Mr. Belt but would further add that her job may be continuing to contribute to making her problem worse, so that arguably it is...
Can i receive a lump sum settlement from workers comp and can i sue anyone in my case
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Answered on July 21, 2014
You are describing employer tactics most experienced workers' compensation attorneys have seen: The employer or its workers compensation insurance...
Can i travel out of state if i am collecting workman's comp?
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Answered on July 17, 2014
Simply "traveling" to another state is no issue. If you intend to actually move to another state, this will raise several issues for your claim. ...
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What should i do?
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Answered on July 09, 2014
The injury at home is the responsibility of the workers' compensation insurer and employer since it would not have happened "but for" the...