In 2013 I was injured at work and was told I had 18 months to return to work or be fired. I am getting workman comp benefits can

Told by whom? Someone lied to you from your employer or insurer.

Do I need to hire an attorney

Asking this group if you need a lawyer is like asking an optometrist if you need glasses. That said, a consult is free; I'd get one.

Yes, I had a case just like this a few years ago with Home Depot and its cleaning company. Good luck...it'll be hard to navigate a workers' comp...

I have injury in my hand at work

I'd make sure your employer filed an incident report and a workers' compensation claim; you should also get to see a list of doctors to see and get...

Does anyone have knowledge of any organizations that offer financial assistance to worker's compensation claimants?

Yes. A few of us donate to this organization to help injured workers with families at Christmas, but perhaps it can assist at other times of the...

What type (if any) legal action should I take?

Jon is a good attorney; he's probably just extraordinarily busy right now. I would set up a meeting time with his staff and try and talk with him...

Wokers comp case., injured 1-14-15 been off work since, Sedgwick denies surgery but I've been receiving weekly checks!

Your checks won't stop, but your health insurer probably won't cover a work injury requiring surgery. File a hearing request to get the surgery...

This might help: http://moelaw.com/blog/dont-want-nurse-case-manager-assigned-case

How soon can I get a worker's compensation hearing scheduled?

Fill out this form and deliver it to 270 Peachtree Street in Atlanta: ...

Optimal way to settle a workers comp case after going back to work in Atlanta, Georgia

How long ago did you return to work following the 240? You may not have screwed the pooch yet.