Can i reopen my workmens comp case,because an OIEC's ombudsmen neglected to file my appeal in time,and I've just had my 3rd surg

The answer is no. You unfortunately seem to be a victim of misinformation. Ombudsmen are not “court appointed”. No court is involved in the...

Can I file a workers comp claim for hernias discovered during an MRI performed for a hip injury that happened at work?

You can claim it, but you are correct, it will get denied. You will have to prove when and how those hernias occurred, which will be extremely...

I broke my finger and cut my ear at work. How should I proceed with my employeer?

If your employer has workers compensation insurance, you file a claim with the state and with the insurance carrier. If your employer does not have...

Yes. The impairment rating will be paid to you regardless of whether you are working or not, or who you’re working with. A 5% impairment will be 15...

ALJ only asked VE one question

You should ask your lawyer this question. No one in here is going to have a better opinion as to how your hearing went than the attorney who...

The fact that you have been assessed a 8% impairment rating reflects that your knee still has problems. However, if multiple doctors agree that you...

Attorney withdrew but won’t waive fees despite absolute NEGLECT of my case. I need HELP. This should be ILLEGAL.

You can contest the attorney’s fees. If you win your case, you will get an award letter indicating how much they will be paying your attorney. The...

Can I reopen a Workers Comp case after signing a Benefit Dispute Agreement?

It depends on what the agreement you signed said and in what you are trying to get this time. You will always have medical coverage for your...

If you re-injury of the back l5 s1, does workers comp pay for that?

If it’s truly a re-injury (meaning that the injury had healed and you now have a new and/or different one at the same level of the spine) then it...

How can I get help?

If the employer has workers compensation insurance, you can file a claim. If that gets approved, you’ll be able to see a doctor at no cost to you.