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Can I be fired for leaving company property without filing out an accident report and then file a workers compensation claim?
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Answered on July 02, 2009
In general, you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all. There is an exception if you are fired because you filed a work injury claim....
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Work injury
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Answered on July 02, 2009
If there is a dispute about workers' compensation benefits or the treatment recommended by a doctor, you should be able to ask for a hearing. You...
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I recently had shoulder surgery for a work injury. The damage was extensive. Should I hire an attorney.
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Answered on July 02, 2009
Yes, and you should find one as soon as possible. You need someone who will ensure that you aren't sent back to work before you're ready, and that...
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Could I qualify for workers compensation if I got injured at home, but was taken to the hospital the next day at work for injury
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Answered on July 02, 2009
If you got injured at home, completely unrelated to work, then you are not eligible for workers' compensation. You should check with your company's...
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I have a pre-existing condition. DDD and Sciatica. I recently fell in a store. I am bed ridden and in severe pain. Help please
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Answered on July 01, 2009
Yes, you can sue despite your pre-existing condition. The store isn’t allowed to get away with negligence simply because you were already injured....
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My granddaugter was sitting in a grcoery basket and when she turned to grab at an item in the basket the entire sitting fell
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Answered on July 01, 2009
The supermarket may have been negligent if they knew or should have known the basket was likely to break, or if they failed to properly maintain...
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My daughter was injured at school at PE, fell and fractured her C 7 vertebrae.
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Answered on July 01, 2009
It sounds like your daughter’s situation was mishandled several times that day. She was unsupervised in PE class, the coach did not notice the...
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Would negligence be the right call?
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Answered on July 01, 2009
It’s hard to say without knowing the reason why they postponed the second surgery. At the very least, it seems like they should have done something...
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Do I have a malpractice case?
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Answered on July 01, 2009
You may very well have a medical malpractice case. However, you will have to do more than prove that the first doctor missed the second break on...
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Can I file a civil lawsuit on line?
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Answered on July 01, 2009
I’m not sure whether you can file suit online in Texas, but even if you can I’d recommend contacting an attorney first. I’m an Illinois attorney,...
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