Am I able to use my own doctor’s note for work even after the WC doctor cleared me for light duty? Is that declining benefits?
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Answered on May 13, 2023
The employer / insurer will only pay attention to the authorized treating doctor so try and get that dr to agree with your personal dr or change...
I want to find out if my workman's comp settlement can be claimed by my soon-to-be ex-wife.?
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Answered on May 11, 2023
injury lawyers work on a contingency fee, so you don't have to be able to "afford" them, as they don't get paid until after you do. also, your ex...
My attorney quit for no reason on my workmans comp . One month in , some papers have been filed
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Answered on March 11, 2023
Agree with my friend Bob, above. Seek new help; do more research.
If my WC Case has been settled, money returned, and forms for new hearing sent to the Board, can the case be dropped?
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Answered on January 25, 2023
Probably not, but voice your concerns with the attorney and go from there.
Is light duty/ restricted duty an option for flight attendant ?
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Answered on January 23, 2023
Marci is right. They can even send you to a charity to do work for them to avoid paying your workers' comp disability if they want to, incidentally.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
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Answered on January 20, 2023
Your attorney is right; they don't have to settle...it's completely voluntary. Not sure if you're working or on TTD benefits, but medical and...
In a WC case, what are my rights to make my own appointments?
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Answered on January 09, 2023
It’s more important to get a good neurologist than it is to get someone close by. Find someone who’s good. I would talk to an attorney who...
Can you file a wrongful death lawsuit due to an accident on the job?
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Answered on December 29, 2022
Probably not, unless a 3rd party was negligent or a product failed, and that's what caused the death; the family of the decedent can't bring a...
I had a FCE with a doctor from workers comp who basically said I was lying about my injury what can I do
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Answered on December 24, 2022
Yep, you are getting screwed and should seek representation asap. I assume your fce was with Blankenship.
I had 2 IME's that disagree with each other?
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Answered on November 17, 2022
These weren't IMEs (independent medical evaluations); they were DMEs (defense medical exams). The insurer paid these doctors to say you're fine...
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