If I leave my job while I am receiving medical treatment through work comp do I forfeit further treatment or a settlement?

The short answer to both is - possibly. If you do it on your own your benefits will probably get cut off and while you might still be able to...

I broke my Tibia on the job

This seems clear cut regardless of who made the diagnosis. Contact an attorney who handles workers compensation cases (not all do). You should be...

Can unemployment be considered payment in lieu?

Filing an unemployment claim will not interrupt prescription. It is very suspicious that they directed you to unemployment. You should contact an...

Neurologist says nothing wrong with me, orthopedics says there is. worker comp cut me off due to nuer. report. what to do

Did you chose the neurologist or was he/she selected by the adjuster? If you didn't then you're entitled to a second opinion. The fact that the...

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In my experience workers compensation settlement amounts are typically based on three things - the estimated future medical expense related to your...

I had lower back strain .befor i hurt my back at work .can they refuse me compensation

It depends. If your doctor says your back injury got worse or was aggravated because of the on the job injury you may have a valid workers'...

Will my Medicare get cut if I receive a large lawsuit settlement ?

There are certain requirements in place that protect Medicare from being responsible for medical treatment that was caused by a responsible party...

Can a lawyer withdraw as attorney on a case 3 months before trial? Is it legal? Is there a recourse for his client against him?

Yes, the judge can allow him to withdraw for "good cause" meaning the attorney will have to explain why he needs to get out.

My attorney settled a work comp case expressly against my wishes . It has resulted in seven months of financial difficulty. I

If you can verify what you've described you will likely have a valid claim.

Changing jobs while having an open Workman's Comp claim

The payment of her medical bills will not be impacted. Workman's Comp has to pay the medical bills that are related to her on the job injury even...