Is it true if you receive workers comp for someone who had a wrongful death, you will not be able to file a demand to the compa
No, you can still file suit within 2 years of the death even if the employer was a subscriber to the Workers' Comp Act.
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No, you can still file suit within 2 years of the death even if the employer was a subscriber to the Workers' Comp Act.
If the injury occurred in Texas, the insurance carrier has 14 days to investigate and pay or deny. I don't know what Oklahoma law says however...
The adjuster shouldn't do that but I know that it happens a lot and at the same time, I don't think the law provides you with an effective remedy. ...
Sorry to hear about your son. I think you have 2 cases, an employment law matter concerning your demotion and the wrongful death case regarding...
No, it will always be a workers' comp case. Unfortunately, you'll have to fight for the "extent" of your injury under workers comp--- as hard as...
There's no rule that says the ALJ "shall" ask the VE 5 hypothetical questions. I've been in hearings where the ALJ poses only one and we won. ...
I don't the employer can legally do that, and if they do, they may be violating the Federal Labor Standards Act. The employer can write you up but...
You can't "opt in" or "opt out" of workers comp. But I agree with the other attorney that you should speak to an attorney regarding this matter. ...
If the employer has a "network" in place, then yes, you have to select a doctor within the network. If no network, then you can select a doctor...
If the 90 days have passed, you'll have to see if you can fit your case in any of the 3 exceptions outlined in the Labor Code. And since the...