Can the work's comp adjuster refuse the one time change of doctors?

Absolutely in writing!! Fax it and keep the receipt showing when it was received. They have 5 days to grant you a change of their choosing and if...

Slipped and fell at work on the job and I wasn't offered medical attention I had to actually walk out to go get treated

Sounds like a normal WC case... is there a question here???

I had a injure at my work, now I need back surgery ,I'm in a lot of pain, can I sew my companie

You need to sit down with a local workers' comp attorney right away and get good solid advice about what you are -- and aren't -- entitled to. The...

How long after being place "back" on MMI before I start receiving compensation checks again?

Well, there is a legal argument based on caselaw that you are not entitled to checks until you actually have the surgery in this situation BUT I...

I injured my shoulder on Tuesday at work. I asked my gm to file a claim on Wednesday. They haven't yet & its Sunday

Well, 2 things. 1) Obviously you're going to need an atty based on what we know, which is that they're going to deny that your injury is...

I am on WC and my employer doesn't have light duty for me but my insurance company has found light duty that I'm not able to do

I agree with Mr. Bilsky and I think I can elaborate on a few items. (1) "Light duty" is very vague. The more detailed the work restrictions...

My workers comp attorney has dismissed numerous mediations voluntarily without my knowledge. Is this normal procedure?

Hard to say. Mediations are done for two reasons. They are mandatory when a Petition for Benefits is filed as long as the issues remain...

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Do I have to agree for that third surgery or can I refuse it w/o affecting my Workers Comp claim?

This is precisely the issue I was trying to get at in response to your original question and it's why you need good in-depth legal advice based on...

At this point do I need a workers comp attorney?or at what point that I will need one?

If you are not set on surgery this might be a good time to see what type of settlement they would offer. If you are convinced you need the surgery...

I think Mr. Schwartz has the best answer so far. Normally update depositions are quickly and usually painless BUT often it's because we claimant...