What to do if the amount differs between you and your lawyer

I strongly recommend that you firmly but respectfully request a face-to-face meeting with your attorney to discuss the situation, as soon as...

Your situation is a very common one. The Florida Workers’ Compensation Act is supposed to be “self executing”, in nature. But the reality is that...

If you have not already retained a quality attorney you should do so, immediately. He or she can guide you through the process of being...

Why would the E/C send me to an IME for the same specialty I was referred to instead of honoring the referral?

The advantage the E/C may very well be seeking is a medical opinion indicating that your industrial accident is NOT the MCC of your injury or...

How does workmens comp work if I move??

Assuming your claim has been accepted as compensable, the WC carrier will have to find you an authorized physician in or near your “new”...

What should I do? Should i contact a lawyer? Should I just accept it?

You should immediately contact a qualified WC attorney for assistance; do not make any decisions about your job without a legal consultation. Do...

II had a one time change for a clinic xcan i have a one time change for an orthopedic?

If you have an attorney you need to immediately discuss this topic with him or her. But the law states you have a right to a “one time change” only...

By statute, the outstanding medical bills are not your responsibility. The need to be paid by the WC carrier. However, they are to be paid pursuant...

You need to stop what you’re doing and hire a qualified attorney, IMMEDIATELY. The judge may very well have been trying to protect you, in making...

Can I still get wages paid to me from workers comp after my date of injury from MVA from 2015?

It depends. First, you need to make sure the statute of limitations (which is one year at this juncture) has not run against your claim. You need...