I had a workmans comp claim, got denied last friday. wc got medical records that i never signed off or approved.
HIPAA does not apply in workers' comp. you should talk with a lawyer who specializes in workers' comp in order to protect your rights.
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HIPAA does not apply in workers' comp. you should talk with a lawyer who specializes in workers' comp in order to protect your rights.
You should ask the lawyers you chose to handle your workers' comp case.
I think the pleadings have to be joined (the Answer filed) before you can use that motion.
Workers' comp is no-fault. Negligence does not matter.
Are you a Federal employee? You have not given enough information for a lawyer to even know which sovereign has jurisdiction.
I think you are being scammed. Talk to a Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law for some advice. You should be able to get...
You may have an "estoppel" defense to the time limitations. You need to immediately talk to a highly experienced workers comp lawyer in the state...
You need to give written notice of your accident AND your injury to your employer within 30 days of the accident. You need to file the claim...
Do you have copies of your Collective Bargaining Agreement (the Union contract)? The answer should be in there. A workers' comp lawyer may be able...
No one on this forum is in a position to second-guess your lawyer. He will probably have to file a motion to dismiss the case for failure to...