Can a workers comp judge refuse to sign a compromise and release agreement?

While it is technically possible, it is extraordinarily unlikely. I have seen it happen perhaps once in 18 years.

Your question was not clear as to whether the judge's signature was on a bench order or a final decision. The clock starts ticking, so to speak,...

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Can an employer request a DT a week after an injury incident?

I would preface my comments by suggesting that you contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer if you are not currently represented. There...

As a general rule, if you have an accepted claim, your medical will be covered indefinitely. There is no expiration date. If the claim was never...

We settled in WC mediation,how do both myself and my Atty receive checks?

A Petition to Seek Approval of the Compromise and Release Agreement will have to be filed by one of the attorneys if there is not a petition...

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Hi, i got stuck at my office elevator for about 100 minutes and due to the sudden drop my knee has hurted. Looking for options?

You should notify your employer that you injured yourself at work and sustained a psychological trauma. Then you shoild consult with an attorney...

I went to a mediation hearing for workmans comp hearing and we came to an agreement.

Unfortunately, any agreement reached at a mediation is not binding. Either party can "back out" of the settlement, but it creates a terrible...

Off work collecting WC 9 months with knee . Doc wants me to do a FCE. Can I choose who I want to go to?

While you can certainly choose the facility where the FCE is done, perhaps doing one in the first place is not the greatest idea. You would be...

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In workers compensation, is the insurance co. allow to surveillance/video me at physical therapy? do i have a right to privacy?

Unfortunately, this happens routinely in the workers' compensation arena. I think that telling your neighbors that you are being investigated is...

Hi i need to find milpractice wayer

Hello. I believe you posted your question in the wrong forum. This is for Pennsylvania workers' compensation matters. You need to re-post your...