Questions answered by Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus

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Can workers comp just cut off my temporary disability payments without notification?

Gerald's answer | Answered on October 20, 2016

I have practiced WC law in Virginia for 35 years. If you are on an award for compensation, then the payments cannot be automatically suspended....

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I am a Truckdriver, was on lite duty , now on comp, can I take another job that's lite duty, without affecting my case?

Gerald's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

I have practiced Virginia WC Law for 35 years. I am not sure if you have a VA or Tenn WC case. Your accident was in VA but the employer is in Tenn....

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Can I sue if, by jumping into the woods to help recover a man who has flipped in his into the woods, I am injured?

Gerald's answer | Answered on October 03, 2016

You were not injured by the hit and run driver. You were injured in the course of your rescue as a Good Samaritan. I don't think you have a claim.

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Who do I seek compensation from, workmans comp or at fault driver,

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 29, 2016

As the others have said you have two claims: (1) you have a claim for workers' compensation from your employer's WC insurance company. You should...

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How after 18 years of Social Security Disability , am I now denied benefits ?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 29, 2016

I am a Virginia Social Security Disability lawyer. As others have said since you are under 50 years of age, you have to rule out every job that...

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I'm charged with felony "marijuana manufacture ". If convicted will I lose my disability benefits?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 28, 2016

As a Virginia Social Security Disability lawyer, I can tell you if you are convicted for a felony and sentenced to more than 30 days in jail you...

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do your employer have to follow Dr notes for injuries

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 28, 2016

Usually, if your restrictions are given to you by an authorized WC doctor, the employer will try to comply with the work restrictions. The reason...

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I am a veteran on Social Security Disability, trying to file a claim for veterans disability.

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

As Mr. Pont says, the doctor has to comply with Virginia law which allows him to charge $.50 per page for the first 50 pages of your medical...

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I want to change my representative in my Social Security Disability case, which is now at the Administrative Law Judge level.

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

If the firm is legitimate and has done nothing on your case, then the firm should be willing to terminate its representation and allow you to seek...

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Can I seek financial compensation from an on the job injury from 2005?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

Even though you live in Virginia, this is a NY claim. You would have to consult a NY attorney who does workers' compensation claims. You have...

Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus's Answers (3674)

Can workers comp just cut off my temporary disability payments without notification?

I am a Truckdriver, was on lite duty , now on comp, can I take another job that's lite duty, without affecting my case?

Can I sue if, by jumping into the woods to help recover a man who has flipped in his into the woods, I am injured?

Who do I seek compensation from, workmans comp or at fault driver,

How after 18 years of Social Security Disability , am I now denied benefits ?

I'm charged with felony "marijuana manufacture ". If convicted will I lose my disability benefits?

do your employer have to follow Dr notes for injuries

I am a veteran on Social Security Disability, trying to file a claim for veterans disability.

I want to change my representative in my Social Security Disability case, which is now at the Administrative Law Judge level.

Can I seek financial compensation from an on the job injury from 2005?