I have a workers comp hearing set up for August. Now the workers comp defense lawyer wants a deposition early July.

Because the other side is always entitled to a deposition before going to a hearing. Most hearings are postponed several times anyway; your...

What are doctor restrictions suppose to include?

If your employer can't accommodate your restrictions, they should pay you temporary total disability benefits. Also, ask the doctor to clarify what...

Should i get a lawyer?

Seek another medical opinion. File a new claim for this aggravation.

What is the purpose of the worker's compensation IME?

Getting an attorney who has practiced workers' compensation law for a while will help you with choosing a doctor who does not fit this description,...

Can I still quit my job if I am on workman comp

You can, but you shouldn't. Talk to an attorney to discuss all the ramifications of such a decision.

Worker comp case the lawyer is not doing his job

I would meet with the attorney to discuss your concerns. Your question is pretty vague, so it's hard to give much advice beyond that.

Can you sue the attorney over your workers comp case because one of your bills didn't get paid in settlement and he wont pursue

If you're talking about a malpractice claim against your own attorney for this, I don't think you have a case, no. It sounds like a...

If I have reached MMI can I ask for a trial for settlement.

No. Nothing you can do can force the Employer/Insurer to settle with you. That said, they usually want to in order to close the file.

You should be getting workers' comp temporary total disability payments if your job can't accommodate your restrictions. I need more information,...

I have an open workmans comp case from Florida...I spoke with an attorney there who advised that I could move to GA ..WC i

GA's workers' comp laws are almost always better for injured workers than are FL's. It's worth talking to a GA workers' comp lawyer about.

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