The nurse case manager has no right to be present when you are seeing your doctor unless you have given them a signed medical release. If you did,...

My daughter filed a workman's comp claim back in 2010 was given an award for medical benefits

The key for your daughter is to prove that the problems she is having now are related to her 2010 industrial accident. An award for medical...

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Can you back out of a workman's comp claim once you have signed a release for settlement

You have 30 days from when the final settlement order was entered to file an appeal. Of course you will have to return all of the money that you...

Should I hire a Workman's Comp attorney if paperwork I received from WC now includes an "insurance defense" attorney?

The listing on the document of insurance counsel may just be a formality. But what is of more concern to me is that you may not have protected...

Do I get paid while case is on appeal?

No. The filing of an appeal suspends the prior decision and award. Pending the appeal the employer and insurance company have no obligation to...

Technically, the settlement Order can be appealed within 30 days of its entry. Therefore, the insurance company can wait 30 days to issue the...

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When receiving a workers compensation settlement are there generally two separate checks? One for attorney and one for employee?

Technically, the settlement Order sets out the fee and the insurance carrier issues a check in that amount to the attorney with balance sent to...

Workers compensation Dr. referred me for 2nd opinion on treatment. 2nd doc blew me off. I think I need to see a specialist. How?

The best thing that you can do is ask Podiatrist #1 to refer you to an orthopedic doctor. If he or she will not do that then you can ask the...

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The FCE report is generally treated like a medical report and, as such, is discoverable whether or not approved by the referring physician. The...

Was injured in 2011 at work. wasn't reported to workmen's comp. was paid 12 weeks disability then dismissed. my condition is

If you did not file a claim with the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission within 2 years of your accident, then the statute of limitations may...