There are a lot of aspects to your question. Generally, settlement of case is an option. However, I read your question to mean that you do not...

Yes, if they accepted the injury as compensable. .

Yes, you can request a hearing before a judge to decide your claim. You aren’t stuck with their denial. And yes, you need a lawyer to evaluate...

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They can take up to the amount of what you owe. Typically, they will agree to take less in order to complete the settlement. That needs to be...

The truth is that the doctor can keep you out of work as long as they feel necessary. It sounds like they just do not want to do that for whatever...

You're going to hear the same advice from anyone who answers this question here -- talk to a lawyer. There is way more to evaluating a case than...

Maybe. The honest answer is “It depends.” Lots of initial issues to ask about first. Call an experienced WC lawyer to talk it over. Nobody...

Some employers have a policy to administratively terminate employees after 12 months out of work. They can do that, but that is not the end of the...

Can I be terminated because I’ve not been able to return to work since my work injury?

You can be terminated. Many larger employers have a policy to “administratively terminate” workers who have not returned to work in 12 months. ...

Whats your legal opinion?

More information is needed. Is the IME doctor "your" IME or one the insurer sent you to? If it is a doctor you picked, then they won't pay...