What can I do when I submitted my mileage form I had 602 miles at .40 cents a mile my adjuster sent me a check for $80 dollars

The law requires them to provide an explanation in writing when they pay less than you sought. I don’t have the Rule number handy. Send them a...

Under certain circumstances they will pay for one second opinion. But before using your one second opinion you should consult with and likely hire...

How would you respond if your catastrophically injured client received this type of email?

The first thing to say Is that I am sorry but, you cannot just “end” your Worker’s Compensation case. It would be foolhardy not to accept the...

The medical privacy issues are a delicate ground in Worker’s Compensation today. While several of the folks answering are willing to give the...

I got hurt at work and I got settlement are taxes taken out of I

Taxes are not generally taken out of workers compensation settlements. Be careful though, a confidentiality clause can make all or a portion of the...

Am i still covered for a injury on December 9th 2011?

Hire an experienced WC attorney as soon as possible. Even if he or she cannot do anything with the 2011 injury per se, there may be other options.

Does a work injury eat into my sick leave and should I receive my full pay?

Generally speaking, you will be given an option. Sick leave usually pays more but is "exhaustible" meaning you will run out of it. Worker's Comp. ...

Can an employer threaten to withhold worker's comp, if you go to an urgent care facility or the emergency room?

No. there is an Emergency treatment exception. It allows you to get any treatment that is reasonable and necessary. Go to the Emergency room and...

As you probably know, Georgia is an employment at will state which means that you could be fired at anytime for any reason or no reason at all. So...

Doctor's opinions as to disability ratings frequently vary though they are supposed to be tied to the American Medical Association's Guide to the...