I have returned back to work on light duty. Should I have been assigned a unit to take care of patients?

No. Income benefits do not begin to accrue until the 8th day of missed work.

Why does my claims adjuster say I do not need an impairment rating?

The adjuster is wrong. EVERYBODY who reaches mmi must be assessed an impairment rating. Even if the determination is that you have no impairment...

It depends. Normally, truly degenerative disc disease would not be covered by workers compensation because, as the name indicates, it’s...

You are supposed to get 70% of the average weekly wage you were getting prior to your injury. If your tips were documented somehow, you could claim...

How high should my rating be?

Unfortunately, the rating you will get will not reflect all that you went through. There is no compensation for pain and suffering in workers comp...

How can i know if i qualify for partial disability ?

There is no such thing as partial disability under social security. Either you are disabled or you are not. Disability means the inability to work...

Will i get a workers comp settlement for loss of finger?

If your employer has workers’ compensation insurance, you will be issued an impairment rating which will determine how many weeks you will be...

Can I sue walmart? For what exactly ?

It is my understanding that Walmart does not subscribe to the workers’ compensation system. What they have is their own occupational injury plan...

Can I sue a company ? I started perfectly fine working there in February around June July I started having back and leg pains...

The quick answer to your question is no. What would you sue them for? You did not mention that there is any doctor who has examined you and who...

If your company does indeed subscribe to the workers compensation system, you should be getting paid benefits by the insurance carrier according to...