Can I see my own doctor now?

I have practiced Virginia Workers Compensation law for 35 years. You indicate your claim was denied. Once that happens you are free to see your own...

Can my daughter seek for a new job while decision for a workers comp is on process

Taking a new job if one can do it is "almost always" a good idea provided she can do it. On the other hand the doctor says she cannot work. A very...

Typically, if you violated the employer's drug policy then you can be fired for "misconduct" on the job. However, violating the drug policy...

Do I have a case hurt on job lost paper work on me going to the E,R and doctor failed under home injury but not work related

Your injury was over one year ago. You said doctor recorded it as "injury at home" rather than at work. You have had back surgery for this problem....

I was assaulted at work on a after hours call I am out on workers compensation but do I have any other legal abilities

Well, you certainly have a Virginia Workers' Compensation claim against the employer for this assault. You did not indicate if WC insurance is...

In calculating spousal support. what is included in gross income: Food stamps, social security, section 8?

Welfare benefits are not included but Social Security is since it is not welfare. But if you are on Social Security Disabilty there would be a...

One of my parents took my back social security checks ( 4 checks $44,000 opened them) cashed them and used them. What can I do

This is sad news. You can report this to the SS fraud unit. Since your checks were stolen, you may be able to recover the money from SSA. However,...

Did my lawyer screw up my injury case?

An attorney cannot just drop a case. The attorney is obligated to give the tribunal the reason for the withdrawal from the case. The judge or...

I was awarded lifetime medical via WC Commission for a back injury in February... Last week my back physiatrist declared me MMI

You were retuned to full duty work with no limitations. The physiatrist says you are at maximum medical improvement (MMI). Yet, you continue to...

I got released from doc to go back to full duty will insurance company give me a settlement for my injuries

If you are released to full duty and there are no future medical expenses or future wage loss, then the only possibility will be if the injury has...