Jeff is correct, as usual. I write to add that you can call the Bureau of Employee Assistance and Ombudsman, which is a state agency that has the...

Who handles retaliation claim by your employer for workers comp claim?

There is a section of the W/C law that makes retaliation unlawful, but claims under that law are brought to trial in civil court, not in front of...

For accidents occurring on or after October 1, 2003, an employee’s entitlement to impairment income benefits begins the day after the employee...

Why have we not settled yet ?

If you are getting checks from the Carrier for PTD benefits, then there is no urgency to this recommendation; but, if you are not (and have not...

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The answer will likely come from where you said that "the orthapedic specialist," who I assume was authorized by a W/C carrier," found that my leg...

Can I re open a new business if I owe worker comp? ?

It sounds like you got issued a Stop-Work Order and then a penalty assessment order. If so, note that, pursuant to subsection 440.107(7)(b),...

First off, if you need a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA), then I strongly recommend you not attempt to settle your case without the assistance of an...

A manager crashed a car into me, I have a workers comp case but that doesn't pay for pain, What type of lawyer do I get to sue?

Your post doesn't give enough information to give you a clear answer. For example, it's not clear how you have a workers' comp case, if you were...

What happens when multiple doctors refuse to accept you as a patient?

You asked whether you can get an advance on a settlement. Yes, that possible; but, that doesn't mean that they'll be willing to do it in your...

I was denied worker's comp for my at work injury, twice?

I agree with everything Jeff F. said and would add only to emphasize that you really shouldn't wait even another day to contact an attorney,...