Friday night I was injured at work, and sent to the ER. The doctors told me I had torn my rotator cuff.

If you have been there 12 months or longer, you are eligible for FMLA. This will protect your job for a maximum of 12 weeks. Consult a local...

The law addresses body parts only. Take it up with your legislator.

Does lumbago, head injury, ddd , work induced ptsd have lifetime workers compensation coverage

If you have applied for SSDI, the carrier MUST create an MSA to pay for future medical care. Discuss with your attorney.

If a attorney has you sign a relief form on a workman's comp case and you just came out of surgery not knowing is there help.

The question doesn't make sense. He is your attorney. What is his incentive to make you liable for medical bills? Either he is trying to get...

I would like to know when is the right time to hired an attorney?

The right time is immediately after you got out of the doctor's office or ER in 2007. Consult a local WC attorney ASAP and pray it is not too late.

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I agree with my colleagues. Your sole remedy is through Workers' Compensation but it is unlikely you would prevail in a WC claim as there was no...

Recently, fell at work and neck is hurt in the same place as prior injury from 1992.

Both new injuries and exacerbation of old injuries are covered under WC. Consult a local Workers' Compensation attorney ASAP.

Denied short or long term disability benefits it is or not fraud when they have proof of health damaged.

It is not fraud, it's just wrong. Consult an employee benefits attorney to assist with STD and LTD. Consult a Workers' Compensation...

Can workmans comp stop my pay check?

You already know the answer. What are you waiting for? In most areas, the ONLY way to get to work is to drive. NO doctor is going to tell you to...

Where can I get homewowners insurance with a dog bite claim?

If you were bitten, consult a local personal injury attorney. They will take it from there.