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Why should I sue my job for my leg injury if they have taken the necessary steps for my workers cop in a timely manner
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Answered on August 19, 2018
This is a question I frequently see. If workers’ comp is paying for everything, why should I hire an attorney?
The thing is that you already have...
How long might it take workers comp to respond with a settlement offer?
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Answered on August 17, 2018
5% for a broken knee cap is probably something that you want to have any attorney look over, especially if surgery was involved. Fractured...
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I need an atty with APWU labor union expirience/wk comp and employment? can you reccommend someone that does plantiff work?
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Answered on August 17, 2018
It appears that you have a federal workers’ compensation claim and an employment law claim for potential wrongful termination. There likely...
I got hurt on the job and was taking out of work but upon turning back to work i got another job can i still sue?
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Answered on August 17, 2018
I would like to clarify one thing. Do you have a new position or a new employer?
If you have a new position with the same company, then they...
I'm havie to have a hip arthroscopy labra repair. It’s be a year now since I got hurt on Will I be intolerant to a Settlement
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Answered on May 27, 2018
After having a labral hip surgery paid for by workers’ comp. you would likely have entitlement to compensation. Such compensation might come in...
How do I navigate FMLA, Workers Comp, and Metlife accident insurance; for a work related injury?
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Answered on May 16, 2018
You *might* be able to get both. It depends on what the plan language says for the MetLife policy. Specifically, review the MetLife policy with a...
WholeFoods has told me I can either get FMLA or Workers Comp. I thought they could run concurrently for work injuries?
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Answered on May 15, 2018
It looks like they may actually be offering you either short term disability or workers’ comp. Since you describe a work-related injury, you...
Wrongful termination
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Answered on May 12, 2018
Regardless of whether the termination was lawful or not, it appears you have a workers’ comp claim that is still valid. However, the termination...
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Is this worth pursuing?
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Answered on May 07, 2018
Your case sounds like one that is seriously worth considering pursuing. You should consult with an attorney to analyze the important legal issues...
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Can i sue for wrongful termination after filing for workman comp and case was denied for WC but led up to my having to resign
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Answered on May 03, 2018
When negotiating a settlement in a workers’ compensation case that is denied, often Defendants will want you to sign a resignation and release of...
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