Questions answered by Michael J. Helfand

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Can a workers comp claim be denied?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 23, 2009

Generally speaking, when you are hurt at work, you should be covered by workers' compensation. It doesn't matter whether the injury was your...

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Is Mcdonalds responsible for injuries happening in their playground?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 22, 2009

I agree that it depends on the condition of the playground and equipment at the time she fell. It also depends on the extent of your daughter's...

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Once divorce is final, is there anyway to re-open it to contest certain aspects on property?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 22, 2009

A judge is unlikely to revisit property division issues after a divorce is final. However, if your ex is obligated to refinance and is stalling,...

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Can I be fired from a job if I am Injured on the job and am on L&I

Michael's answer | Answered on September 22, 2009

I'm not licensed in your state, but generally speaking you cannot be fired in retaliation for filing a workers' compnesation claim. It would be...

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Can i file wrongful death if my son was at a party and drown in the man made lake

Michael's answer | Answered on September 22, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. Yes, you can file a wrongful death claim. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about how to get started, where...

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I broke my hand at work and am not sure what workers comp .can do for me. I was due to go on vacation but instead had sx

Michael's answer | Answered on September 18, 2009

I'd say it's too soon to know. Generally speaking, there is compensation available for workers who have permanent injuries, but a decision wouldn't...

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I hurt myself at work trying to catch a falling patient. If I go to Dr. will my job pay my wages while I am not at work?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 18, 2009

The general answer is yes, if you are injured at work and have to take time off due to the injury, your employer's workers' compensation insurance...

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Can my workmans comp ins. make me go get a evaluetion and they chose where.

Michael's answer | Answered on September 18, 2009

I'm not licensed in your state, but in general the insurance company can require you to get an independent medical examination. In most cases they...

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Am I required to follow my bosses instruction to open a second WC claim for a re-lapse of an injury that is under an open claim?

Michael's answer | Answered on September 16, 2009

Generally, a relapse within an open claim does not warrant the opening of a new claim. I think you are right to question your boss for pressuring...

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Had a knee replacement due to injury at work.went back towork for7 months can no longerdo this work.dothey have to find me a job

Michael's answer | Answered on September 15, 2009

Is your workers' compensation claim still open? Have you talked to an attorney near you who practices in this area of law? I'm licensed in...

Michael J. Helfand's Answers (1266)

Can a workers comp claim be denied?

Is Mcdonalds responsible for injuries happening in their playground?

Once divorce is final, is there anyway to re-open it to contest certain aspects on property?

Can I be fired from a job if I am Injured on the job and am on L&I

Can i file wrongful death if my son was at a party and drown in the man made lake

I broke my hand at work and am not sure what workers comp .can do for me. I was due to go on vacation but instead had sx

I hurt myself at work trying to catch a falling patient. If I go to Dr. will my job pay my wages while I am not at work?

Can my workmans comp ins. make me go get a evaluetion and they chose where.

Am I required to follow my bosses instruction to open a second WC claim for a re-lapse of an injury that is under an open claim?

Had a knee replacement due to injury at work.went back towork for7 months can no longerdo this work.dothey have to find me a job