Currently being treated for L hand RSI injury, now R hand is hurting; do I have to file another claim?

I highly recommend that your report your right hand pain to your employer and your treating provider. Documenting your complaints will later help...

How many years of medical records an employer needs to establish preexisting condition for an injury caused at work?

Great question. Unfortunately, there is no "time limitation" on pre-existing conditions. Under the Florida Workers' Compensation Law, prior...

Can I sue?

Your only remedy is to file a workers' compensation claim. You cannot sue your employer for negligence.

Florida's Workmen's Comp. rules

To keep your case open you have to see an authorized physician once per year. Seeing your pain management physician would satisfy this...

Can I sue for Personal Injury

You definitely have a claim for workers' compensation benefits and you may have a personal injury claim against the driver of the vehicle. You...

Denied short or long term disability benefits it is or not fraud when they have proof of health damaged.

If you were injured at work, then you should be pursuing workers' compensation benefits. You should c

Can I receive unemployment and job retraining after being on Workers Compensation?

Unequivocally yes, you can apply for and receive unemployment while receiving temporary benefits. You can apply for retraining through the State;...

Settlements can only be reached by agreement of the parties. No person can force you to settle your case. If you want treatment, as opposed to a...

Can I stop my settlement I sign for my workman comp case

This really depends on several facts. Was there a written settlement or mediation agreement? Did you give your attorney "unequivocal authority"...

If I was injured on the job in New Jersey but reside in Florida, what worker's compensation regulations must my employer use?

Your claim should be governed under New Jersey law UNLESS your contract of employment was formed here in Florida. The New Jersey law is far more...