What are my legal options when a Worker's Comp medical center sent my employer some of my medical records?

It is possible that there is a HIPAA (not "HIPPA") violation. Also, note that part of the Florida workers' comp statute states that laboratories,...

What is considred full time in florida

I'm not sure why this question is posted under workers' compensation; but, to the extent that you are asking about Florida workers' comp, note that...

Does workmen comp have to settle the claim once i'm released back to work?

Dennis is correct that the facts as you describe them point more to your claim being under the jurisdiction of the the federal Jones Act, as...

My husband was injured at work in Hawaii in 2006. His workman's comp benefits were discontinued in 2008 with a few weeks notice.

I am admitted to practice in both Florida and Hawaii, and my primary practice area is Florida workers' compensation. If I can be of assistance,...

Can I draw unemployment and worker's comp at the same time?

Generally speaking, workers' comp benefits are available only to those with disability related to a work accident. Unemployment compensation...

Do I need to get a workers comp lawyer involved?

Generally speaking, it is not possible to sue the employer or carrier for mere delay in providing benefits or a good-faith denial of benefits. In...

Although Mr. Legler addressed most of the issues raised by the poster, his conclusion is not completely correct. If the facts of the accident...

Workers Comp benefits denied

Generally speaking, the law says that there must be a causal connection between the injured worker's inability to earn wages after a work-related...

I have a worker's compensation claim. Can you get an advance from your attorney on this kind of case?

Generally speaking, the law does provide for advances to injured workers under certain circumstances. Carriers tend not to offer advances to...

Generally speaking, the insurance company has broad discovery rights in Florida workers' compensation cases. Sometimes, depending on the claims...