What is my next step?

You cannot rely on your employer or the insurer to help you protect your rights. They are your opposition. They would like you to think you can...

Minor documented injury late Jan. Second injury mid March (off 3 weeks now). First not rep. by employer to WC. Do I report?

If your case were pending in Virginia, the problem I would be concerned with is the problem of repetitive or cumulative trauma. If a person is...

I was injured at my job as an RN in 2009. Last day worked was june 24 2009. Human resources had me on "approved LOA" until 12/20

My response is limited solely to workers' compensation. I am worried that you are about to miss the Statute of Limitations for your workers'...

Can an employee seek other employment and not lose their WC health benefit from an injury.

If you are asking whether the employee will continue to have ongoing medical benefits through workers' compensation for the accident related injury...

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Workers' Compensation: Recently I asked a question about writing a letter to the AME asking for a reconsideration.

I cannot respond specifically to your question, as I practice in Virginia. I believe I responded to your previous question, where someone...

Recently laid off, I was paid salary plus a rolling 12 month commission. Am I due commission from these new accounts? thx

Your question has been misdirected. Workers compensation is for people who are hurt at work. Your facts do not reflect work injury. You may wish...

I received a lower back injury on the job a few years back. My doctor put me on a permanent light duty restriction.

Don't let the insurer and the employer drive your case. They aren't going to protect you - the insurer wants to save money on this claim and will...

I cannot tell if the first doctor continues to treat you. I also do not know if the first doctor practices in the same medical discipline as the...

If I'll hire a licensed contractor who does not offer worker compensation to his workers what are my homeowner liabilities?

You may be held responsible for on-the-job injuries to the workers, particularly if you know there is no insurance, but hire the contractor anyway....

I have been waiting for two weeks now for an okay for surgery how long does it take

The insurer has everything to gain by simply doing nothing. Don't waste your time. Get a lawyer who practices regularly in the field of workers'...