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

Brendon's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

In short, I would opine that is not a reasonable settlement for permanent, work-related respiratory damage. I have been involved in similar cases...

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I had an fall at work on 03/26/12 . I need to know if it is too late seek legal help. I saw Workman comp doctor first day.

Brendon's answer | Answered on March 06, 2013

It is absolutely not too late to seek legal advice or file a workers' compensation claim. At a minimum, you have one year from the date of...

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I was terminated on 6/2012 while on workman's compensation.

Brendon's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

I am sorry to hear about your injury and the employer's subsequent actions. It is funny how often an injured employee's "performance" become...

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Will i be required to sign a release before i go back to work in state of Georgia ? this is after surgery

Brendon's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

A release from the authorized treating physician should be sufficient for returning to work. If you mean with regards to resolving your claim, the...

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Can a workers compensation claim be filed by an employee of a scout camp when injured while participating in required event?

Brendon's answer | Answered on March 01, 2013

A workers' compensation claim can be filed for this incident. The length of time between the incident and when it is filed does not matter so long...

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I have a workers comp mediation, can I take my ten year old son

Brendon's answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

Yes you can. If you have any other questions, feel free to call me or speak with any other workers' compensation attorney. Sincerely, B. Shawn...

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How much of my check should my atty get if I got the checks started BEFORE I hired them & all the did was get the amt corrected?

Brendon's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

I hate that you have had a bad experience with your attorney. The division of income benefits depends upon the fee contract that you signed with...

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Why am I having such a hard time finding a lawyer to represent me with a wrongful termination suit?

Brendon's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

Perhaps because Georgia has very broad standards for allowing termination as an "at will" employment state. I do not specialize in employment law,...

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I injured my back 2 years ago at work, I am no longer employed with them. I am still having problems with my back.

Brendon's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

I am sorry you have had to deal with your back pain for two years. Usually, a workers' compensation claim must be filed within a year but there is...

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Due to accident at work, I am currently working light duty and had my wages reduced 55 percent. Is this legal?

Brendon's answer | Answered on February 23, 2013

Sorry to hear of your injury. You need to speak with a workers' compensation attorney soon. Based on the limited facts, the short answer to your...

Brendon Shawn Rhodes's Answers (131)

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

I had an fall at work on 03/26/12 . I need to know if it is too late seek legal help. I saw Workman comp doctor first day.

I was terminated on 6/2012 while on workman's compensation.

Will i be required to sign a release before i go back to work in state of Georgia ? this is after surgery

Can a workers compensation claim be filed by an employee of a scout camp when injured while participating in required event?

I have a workers comp mediation, can I take my ten year old son

How much of my check should my atty get if I got the checks started BEFORE I hired them & all the did was get the amt corrected?

Why am I having such a hard time finding a lawyer to represent me with a wrongful termination suit?

I injured my back 2 years ago at work, I am no longer employed with them. I am still having problems with my back.

Due to accident at work, I am currently working light duty and had my wages reduced 55 percent. Is this legal?