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What happens to an employee who has permanent restrictions to keep him from his job duties, and the employer closes the doors?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

You've asked this before. Contact a lawyer in your area. You need one who can help navigate these complex issues. Stephen L. Hoffman Law...

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I was injured on the job which resulted a lumbar fusion. Since, I have been receiving work comp

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

You should be based on these facts but you definitely should talk to a local workers' comp lawyer ASAP. Don't leave big issues like your...

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My employer informed me that he was going to garnish my wages from a car accident I had with his vehicle while performing work .

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

This is more of a labor law question than anything else. You got in a car accident with a car that I presume was owned by your employer, and...

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Does my job have to pay for injuries i got from a fight at work?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

It depends. These cases are often challenged. The facts play I into whether they are ruled compensable or not. Get a lawyer sooner than later....

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Can I be fire from my job after I was hurt on the job?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

Pretty sure I answered this already. You cannot be fired from your job for filing a workers' compensation claim--that's called retaliatory...

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I was hit in comp. time w comp. car by an employee was hurt. How long do i have to file a police report

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 03, 2013

So you were working and were hit by another car? If so, you likely have both a workers' compensation case and a third party case against the other...

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Can I bring lawsuit against bus company if they caused me to urinate on myself due to extended bus ride .

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

You would want to consult with an injury lawyer familiar with the ADA. While your rights may have been violated and you were undoubtedly...

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A friendly acquaintance hit my car.

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

If you can get the estimate paid, that is fair. If they will not pay you the $750.00, then report it immediately to the kid's carrier. ...

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Should I cash settlement check for "any and all claims for bodily injury" if my medical bills were already paid by insurance?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

First of all, when you accept that check, you are ending all claims from this incident. Assuming what you say is true, you are probably done...

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I have to make a recorded in person statement for my insurance? Do I have a lawyer present?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

Well, no, you don't need a lawyer but I guarantee giving a statement on a case that is questioned will result in something bad happening. The...

Stephen Laurence Hoffman's Answers (18865)

What happens to an employee who has permanent restrictions to keep him from his job duties, and the employer closes the doors?

I was injured on the job which resulted a lumbar fusion. Since, I have been receiving work comp

My employer informed me that he was going to garnish my wages from a car accident I had with his vehicle while performing work .

Does my job have to pay for injuries i got from a fight at work?

Can I be fire from my job after I was hurt on the job?

I was hit in comp. time w comp. car by an employee was hurt. How long do i have to file a police report

Can I bring lawsuit against bus company if they caused me to urinate on myself due to extended bus ride .

A friendly acquaintance hit my car.

Should I cash settlement check for "any and all claims for bodily injury" if my medical bills were already paid by insurance?

I have to make a recorded in person statement for my insurance? Do I have a lawyer present?