What happens when you need a very unique surgery and the only when qualified to do it in the area does not accept WC but accept.

If you need this surgery, it will be paid through WC. Discuss with your attorney. You are worrying over nothing.

Can a dr. change his year-long written work-related diagnosis, to now say injury is not work-related, within 10 days of trial, ?

The doctor can render whatever opinion she wishes. If you had attorney, your attorney would explain the change of heart. It is probably due to...

Can an Independent Medical Examiner give accurate diagnosis based on old records and scans1 & 2 years old, without seeing pt.?

As Mr. Corson notes, they can accurately diagnose the condition memorialized in the studies. Your real question is whether they can accurately...

You need to re-post this in Florida. If it were an Indiana WC claim, there is no offset because you are NOT earning money, you are selling a...

On your facts, YES. Since 2006, the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act contains a provision that makes it illegal to send you a bill, much less...

I have worked the same job for 34 years I work on equipment on the floor and counter tops. I am on my knees alot.

Report to your job that you have a work injury and hire a local WC attorney to guide you through this.

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Looking for outside advice on my case.

Mr. Corson is correct. Legally, your most recent employer has liability. Logistically, you have a hard road ahead of you. The fact of your prior...

The 8% of a whole person yields $15,192.00. [450 weeks X .08] = 36 36 weeks X $422.00 =$15,192.00. If any medical was disputed or you have...

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Am I required to accept whatever job offered to me?

If I understand your question, you are asking about a job with another employer - not the employer where you were injured. You do NOT have to take...

Am I required to accept whatever job offered to me?

If I understand your question, you are asking about a job with another employer - not the employer where you were injured. You do NOT have to take...