Injured on job and the Doctor missed a complication to injury. Workers Comp issue or medical malpractice?

To answer your question, it could be both. The workers' comp carrier is responsible for any residual effects from medical malpractice as part of...

What happens if am in the middle of a workers comp case with my employer and I voluntarily leave?

Your workers' compensation rights would not end simply because you left the employ of the company where you were hurt. In many instances, I've...

Can I sue my worker's comp lawyer for messing up my case?

"If" (and I stress "if") you are harmed due to a mistake by your lawyer, you certainly can investigate a claim against him or her. However, the...

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If Not approved for ssi disability, can I go back to working?

Your returning to work should not have any impact on your medical rights for your work injury. The goal of workers' compensation is to obviously...

Workers Comp Claim Ending in Termination

This is a very serious situation. I understand your concerns about your job but if you have a surgical injury, you may find yourself physically...

DO I need an attorney to seek a claim? Do i get compensated for my scars as i was told by my parent and friends?

To answer your question, you don't have to hire a lawyer to receive workers' compensation benefits but in my experience, you're likely to obtain a...

I worked for a company in April 2015 and a coworker knocked me down with a forklift. I have had back problems ever since. InJuly

You have a tough situation. I don't see a question but I do see your obvious need for a lawyer. I recommend that you call an experienced workers'...

Is there a time limit on how long it takes to get mileage reimbursement from a workers comp insurance?

Unfortunately, there is not. This is a chronic problem with workers' comp claims. It's gotten to the point that our law firm hired a clerical...

Worker's Comp Dr. included in notes past Medical history not related to injury, is he allowed to do that

Yes, it's standard for a doctor (work comp or otherwise) to get a full medical history from you. Normally, that would be confidential information...

Is a Lawyer supposed to reveal to you who your opposing Attorney is and should my file contain that info when I pick it up

Yes and yes. I know of no reason why the identity of the opposing counsel would not be divulged to you but in the event it is not, I feel certain...