Most settlements involving a substantial amount of money include language regarding a breakdown of the indemnity portion of the settlement as it...

Collapsed at work should company have called ambulance?

It appears you may have a claim for medical expenses related to injuries from her fall. If she requires ongoing medical care you need to request...

I was injured at my job 3 months ago and am still off. I retained a lawyer to get workmans comp but still havent received any!

It sounds like there may be more going on in your case than you are aware of. Ehat you described is not a basis to deny a claim. If your attorney...

Insur carrier requested independent medical exam from doctor who wrote negative report on insured SS exam, SS did not agree

This is a workers' compensation section. It sounds like you should be writing under a disability insurance section. Regardless, you should...

Yes, you can. First, the insurance company cannot average the ratings. They have to determine the appropriate impairment rating, and pay you...

I broke my foot at work work comp Dr told me it wasn't broke and now I had surgery have lawyer for work comp do I have a case

Med Mal cases can be very difficult. I would first speak with your current lawyer to discuss it, and then get your medical records and have a med...

Can workers comp discontinue your checks if their doctor says MMI, but you have to change your profession/career?

Unfortunately, yes. Once you are at MMI from all specialties, you are no longer eligible for temporary indemnity checks. Your doctor should have...

Can I apply for disability on workers comp?

If you were injured on the job and your employer does not offer you a light duty work then you can seek lost weight benefits. These cases are very...

Can I file for schedule award?

The term "scheduled award" sounds more like a Longshore claim than Florida Workers' Comp claim. However, assuming you have a Florida claim,...

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Will workers comp cover me, pay and medical treatment, if I reinjure a pre existing condition at work?

For any work-related injury, you need to prove that your employment is over 50% of the cause of the need for treatment. If you have gone a year...