I no longer work for the employer where I got hurt...They still pay my medical but do I get benefit's if I cant work?

It depends, if you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement, and your impairment has paid out, then no. However, if you have not been given an...

What should I do next?

I am sorry to hear about your injury. You should make sure you get the medical treatment you need. You should also contact a workers' compensation...

As the previous attorneys have indicated, it is best to hire an attorney. Ombudsman are not attorneys and they cannot provide proper legal...

Am I able to go after the other driver for pain and suffering?

I am sorry to hear of your injury and situation. There is an option to go after the at fault party. You should contact a workers' compensation...

How is it anyone else would have gotten medical attention but not an employee? Is there any recourse?

If your job has workers' compensation insurance, you should be able to file a claim with their workers' compensation carrier. You can verify if...

What are general recommendations about how to approach this process? I've never need a lawyer before.. feeling overwhelmed.

Is this a workers' compensation claim or Jone's Act Claim? You mentioned that it was an offshore incident so I am unclear if it falls under the...

Can I sue company and how do she just tell me that I have 0% IR rating and the back specialist say I can never do physical work

You should contact a workers compensation attorney right away. There are strict deadlines when it comes to disputing an MMI date and an Impairment...

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Do I have any legal action,since it was already proven it was a lie?

If your claim has not been accepted, then you need to go through the dispute resolution process with the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of...

What can I do get my benefits reinstated? Can I pursue legal action against them to get my money that is owed,

As others have mentioned, you should contact a workers' compensation attorney right away. This may be something you have to take through the...

Do I need an Attorney to look after my best interest as my MMI rating is fastly approaching.

It is always best to have an attorney to represent your interest, particularly on MMI and Impairment, you must make sure that they give your an...