Jesse Sayre Shapiro's Answers (171)

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If i am out on workmans comp, can my spouse and children sue for emotional stress from the lack of my income.

Jesse's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

There is not much advice that we can give as you are currently represented by another attorney in NC. I would recommend that you make a call to...

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What are my rights?

Jesse's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

One thing you have the right to is a second opinion evaluation with another doctor pursuant to the Workers Compensation Act, Section 97-25. It...

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My Employer wants to settle out of court.

Jesse's answer | Answered on May 23, 2012

A mediation is not an admission of fault or wrongdoing but an opportunity for the parties to get together and see if a resolution can be reached...

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If my workers compensation doctors ignored my back and knee issues, put me at MMI but another dr has to perform surgery

Jesse's answer | Answered on May 23, 2012

It sounds to me like the carrier may have denied a portion of your claim or has refused to provide treatment for injuries you may have sustained as...

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Is there anyone else besides a lawyer who can help with navigating treatment under NC Workers Compensation?

Jesse's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

Check out the link below. This will direct you to the NC Industrial Commission Rehab Nurses. They are AMAZING and will absolutely help you out. ...

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Can an employer claim fmla leave on an employee who is out on a workmans comp claim and still getting treated??

Jesse's answer | Answered on July 12, 2011

I agree with Kirk's answer below but I would aslo recommend that you speak to an attorney regarding what this means for your workers' comp case. ...

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What is lumbago

Jesse's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

Lumbago is low back pain. A hernaited disc is a much more serious condition, especially if your are experiencing numbness and or pain in one or...

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Can I change medical providers?

Jesse's answer | Answered on March 09, 2011

I would agree with everything stated above and would certainly advise that you speak with an attorney to discuss your case in detail. There may be...

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I have a lot of medical bills. Is there anything I can do?

Jesse's answer | Answered on January 27, 2011

Totally agree with you Bobby, there are certainly ways to recover in workers' comp if there are more than 3 employees. I have also handled a...

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I have a lot of medical bills. Is there anything I can do?

Jesse's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

There are a number of things to go through to determine what you may need to do. First, the NC Workers Compensation Act provides that all...

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