I work as a installer for a window Company and Injured my Elbow in a Fall. Had my first Surgery on my Elbow six month ago

Your specific question was whether the employer saying it didn't have light duty work for you would cause you to "lose all my benefits & wages." ...

I injured my Back in august 2010. The Doctor send me back to work Light Duty with Permanent Restrictions

If you have work restrictions and you have not reached MMI, then you are eligible for temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits. In order to...

I have Permanent Restrictions on my left knee after the Doctor did my Surgery

The key to your question is whether the doctor placed you at maximum medical improvement (MMI). If s/he has not said anything about MMI yet (which...

I recently had a ruling by a appelate court over ruling the same issue that a previous appelate court issued in the same distric

Perhaps another reader might be able to give you more insight than I can; but, I would submit that no one could answer your question without having...

Having the second surgery will likely not increase the value for settlement purposes, because that's not how workers' comp cases get evaluated. In...

You followed up Ms. Koslyn's answer with another question. Here are some cases that might give you guidance. See Mintz v. Broward Corr. Inst.,...

What Happens When My Surgery for my Rotator Cuff & Impingment on my SHOULDER on April 2010.under a Worker Comp Case and

This question looks surprisingly similar to one asked a few days ago that got about 5 responses, including the following from me: "Please feel free...

Can i use an Unauthorized Doctor or IME in my Workers Comp Case.

Any unauthorized doctor can provide you with his/her opinions, which might guide you in your medical decision making; but, those opinions *cannot*...

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For how long can i receive Temporary Partial Disability benefits.

Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits can continue for the shorter of 104 total weeks or until overall MMI. If you don't agree that you are...

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Can my employer force me to go back to work?

Find an attorney in your area who handles Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases and try to get a free consultation immediately. Don't wait until...