I cannot get followup check up and Xray from surgeon.

You must have been working for a federal agency since you mentioned the DOL. State workers' comp go through the Division of Workers'...

I was injured at work cracking my c-6 vertebrae and tore my rotator cuff. Falling from a 36° roof . Do I have a case?

Yes--- you have a workers' comp case and maybe a wrongful termination case. Assuming your employer has workers' comp insurance, you have a case. ...

Can I dispute statutory MMI if insurance company wasted over 8 months for denying compensibility (I have won after BRC & CCH).

No... but you can get an extension of the stat MMI date if you're having spine surgery 12 weeks from the stat MMI date. Otherwise, the answer is...

Should I file for workers compensation benefits or will it effect my employment with the company?

I agree with the other lawyers who state that there are consequences for filing and for not filing. I would say if it happened at work, then...

Under the law, the employer is not obligated to pay you for the time at physical therapy. Call a lawyer in your area to discuss the rest of the...

WC ins. gave me 5% IR then they sent me to tx chirop. To eval. But he said doesn matter if he gave me more it wouldn't change %

I agree with the other lawyers that said that the carrier would only be obligated to pay you the 5% impairment rating if it was given to you by a...

Can I draw Social Security Retirement while drawing DBA Longshore Harbor Workers comp in Texas

Yes you can. You need to add very specific language to the settlement of the DBA case in order for the settlement not to affect your Social...

This happens quite a bit. But now that your case is in dispute, I don't think the carrier will accept anytime later. Contact the DWC or a local...

Where do I stand if anywhere?

This, what happened to you, happens a lot. One must first determine whether your ex employer is a subscriber to the WC Act or not. Depending...

Why does my lawyer want me to settle for so little

I agree with the other lawyers that you need to have a sit down meeting with your lawyer. In this meeting, the lawyer should be able to explain to...