What are my options. Can I refuse to work after Dr's. Release if I feel I could end up being a cripple for the rest of my days.

You are getting some good advice in the answers from the other attorneys. Its not clear why your doctor would release you to return to work in this...

I was injured severly working at someones property, who is responsible for damages and how much are they liable for?

Sounds like you probably do NOT have a workers' compensation injury. However, depending on where the grinder came from, you MIGHT have a claim...

Work injury

You already have some good advice here. Whenever you have a job injury, the first step should be to determine whether your employer has workers'...

What are my options when receiving Maximum Medical Improvement/First Impairment Income Benefit from workman's Comp Insurance?

You do not have to accept this rating. You have 90 days from the date you receive your impairment rating to initiate procedures that challenge the...

Will I get a for sure settlement if I have surgery?

Your first order of business should be to determine if your employer carries workers' compensation. If so, then you should be able to get your...

Sounds like the mail may be holding up the notice to your adjuster. Your first step should be to ask your former attorney to fax or email the...

Can a doctor write a medical report for a evaluation a different doctor performed.

To answer your question, the procedures used to generate your impairment rating and MMI determination were probably correct. However, that does not...

I just had an exam from a designated doctor, who says my injury can not be fixed. My IR was rated at 0. Where do I stand?

You should act immediately to challenge the decision of the designated doctor. You have 90 days from the date you were notified of the decision to...

I was seen by a Dr. He stated that I do have a permanent impairment but he gave me a 0% impairment rating. What can I do?

If you disagree with the impairment rating that was given by your treating physician, you can challenge it, but you need to take action quickly. I...

Based on what you are saying, it sounds like you are attempting to use the Ombudsman program to assist you in getting temporary income benefits...