I retired in May 2012 from a company in Marietta after 13 years of service. In November I started having pain in my Rt. shoulder

With the facts you submitted, you probably do not have a claim. An injury needs to be reported within 30 days to your employer and a claim needs...

I was just resisted to full duty after a workmans comp accident. But was given a 5% ppi on my lower extremity? What does that me

There are a couple of things you need to consider here. First, if you do not feel you are capable of going back to your normal duty work, you...

If i resign from a company to receive my 401k, will that hurt my workers comp case?

I would recommend that you not resign until you are ready to settle your workers' compensation claim. When you are ready to settle, you can resign...

Workers' comp

I would suggest that you consult with an experienced workers' compensation attorney asap. If your neck injury is compensable, the resulting...

My husband cut a bit of his index finger at work he works for a BIG COMPANY and they are not really helping.

His company is required to provide medical treatment; ask for a list of doctors from his employer. If they do not abide, consult an attorney who...

I was just resisted to full duty after a workmans comp accident. But was given a 5% ppi on my lower extremity? What does that me

That is for your permanent partial disability rating; a 5% lower extremity rating generates 11.25 weeks of benefits (at your temporary total...

I had a wreck in a company car. No fault of my own. I was rear ended. I am a white female. The boss took away my company keys

Sounds like there are different areas of law/claims involved here. I would suggest you start with consulting with an experienced workers'...

I was injured at my place of employment, and my employer refuses to acknowledge the workman's comp claim. Who can help me?

I agree with all the lawyers above; you should contact an experienced workers' compensation attorney asap.

Permanent respiratory damage due to chemical exposure at my hospital work location. Hosp offerring 17k; is that reasonable?

I would highly recommend that you contact a WC attorney. There are many factors that go into any settlement which an attorney can help you with and...

If you or your attorney did not request a hearing, it means the other side has. You or your attorney need to look at the employer/insurer's hearing...