While the workers' compensation insurance company can have someone speak with the doctor before or after your appointment, they have no right to...

In 2005 I was accepted by SSD. I'm now 55. In 2013 I tried a 9 month rtw prg thru the SSA. I sustained a lower back injury

You have a very complicated case with multiple issues. There is no presumption of PTD based on your SSD award. PTD is based on medical and...

Workers Comp Attorney Responsibility

If the treating doctor released your friend back to work, and the employer has offered work within the restrictions from the doctor, they must...

Can i use my sick time or PL time to compensate for the deficiency from worker's comp payment?

The workers's compensation law provides that when you are unable to work, you are eligible to receive 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage. ...

What is a fair amount to settle WC case?

A lot depends on what treatment you will require in the future. There is no pain and suffering in workers' compensation, so you are limited to...

As the others noted, the short answer is no, you will not lose your medical benefits. However, there are many unanswered questions about your case...

To answer your question, yes you are still eligible for medical benefits if you quit your job. However, if your employer cannot provide you with...

As long as you are not losing time from work, you do not have to fill out the earnings reports. Keep in mind that the insurance company is...

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I am a nurse that was injured at work. They will not let me work with my light duty restrictions. Are they obligated to?

Yes. An employer is not obligated to provide an injured worker with light duty work. However, if your employer does not accommodate your...

I am not getting the medial treatment I need and I'm getting worse by the day lawyer is not listening to me I need help

From a workers' compensation standpoint, you need to have your doctor address your current condition. If you are not satisfied with the doctor,...