I am sorry to bring you the bad news. Your company gave you light duty because this proves that you were not disabled and can work. You will most...

What parts of my Florida WC eJCC web site docket is private and what part is public? What do I do?

There are two websites. The OJCC website is open to the public and you are free to search for cases based upon the employers name or the claimants...

Can a nurse hired by my WC insurance company go to my Dr appt. with me and talk to my Dr about my recovery plan?

You desperately need to find a workers comp lawyer who represents only injured workers as soon as possible. The Worker's Compensation law is not...

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Should I drop my claim and file a law suit?

The Worker's Compensation law is not fair and divides cases into big ones and little ones. A little case is one where you can return to some kind...

Can you fire an unresponsive law firm and/or how should I handle my case if I do.

Without getting all the details, it is very difficult to evaluate whether your law firm is doing a good job. I don't understand why it has been two...

What would be my next step since I was only assigned a 18% impairment.

You have a very serious injury which will lessen your chances of doing your old job or even getting hired in a lighter job injury. You have made a...

Do I have to pay a (large) fee to my workers comp doctor to complete the disability questionnaire, or can the DOL pay the fee?

In Worker's Compensation cases, my experience is that doctors charge anywhere from $50-$500 for completing certain forms required for the case. It...

I would like a rough estimate of what would be reasonable compensation for my workman's comp case against a staffing agency!

It does not matter how much permanent impairment the doctor assigned to you but in Worker's Compensation cases, what matters is whether you are...

My questions are do I have means for compensation , Do I need a second opinion, from another orthopedic surgeon...

Depends on your statements to the GP and the first ortho, and what you said in any statements to the WC insurance company. If your medical history...

How long does it take to get a settlement

It depends. If Medicare must approve of a Medicare set-aside, 4-9 months. If a simple WC settlement, 30 days from when the Judge approves it. Every...