Questions answered by Ilene H. Feldmeier

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I have been suffering from neck, back, arm, and lower back pain from sitting at a desk all day. Can my employer be liable?

Ilene's answer | Answered on October 20, 2014

Whether or not your injury is work related depends on several factors including your job duties, length of time doing each task, whether you get...

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Can I fire my work comp lawyer, file an abandonment form with CDLE and let medicare and medicaid take over?

Ilene's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

You are always entitled to obtain a new attorney. If you think the attorney you have is not fairly representing you or is treating you unfairly,...

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Vern, I need a Workman's Comp lawyer referral. You won 2 cases for me in Calif. John E. Coudert.

Ilene's answer | Answered on October 14, 2014

Contacting your prior attorney is a good way to get a referral for another attorney. If he doesn't know any colorado work comp attorneys, you can...

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Do I have the right to workman's compensation?

Ilene's answer | Answered on September 03, 2014

Whether you are an independent contractor or an employee depends on several factors including how much control you had over your job and your...

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After my initial Dr. visit my company did not report my injury to workmans comp and ignored my repeated requests for help.

Ilene's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

Mr. Connell is correct that you cannot sue your employer in civil court for a work comp claim if they had work comp insurance. Your injuries from...

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Was injured on job last november, working as day laborer, was hit by a forklift, x ray was negative, still suffering from pain

Ilene's answer | Answered on August 22, 2014

I think you need to consult an attorney in this matter. Workers' Compensation is technical and it also sounds like you might have concerns with an...

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If I am rehabbing an injury and a symptom of that causes another injury is that covered?

Ilene's answer | Answered on August 22, 2014

By rehabbing the injury, do you mean that you were at physical therapy for the work-related knee injury when you hurt the same knee worse? An...

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Work comp, over 1 year old, foot injury, Pinnacol asked for IME and no MMI rating has been made yet. Just want foot fixed, not

Ilene's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

If you disagree with the treatment you are receiving from your physician and you do not think the IME doctor was correct, you should talk to an...

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I settled my comp claim for a back injury but when I settled I told them I wanted to keep my medical open.

Ilene's answer | Answered on July 02, 2014

You can settle a claim on a full and final basis with medical benefits left open. I have done many settlements this way for my clients. This is...

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My work comp claim was approved for surgery required but was just fired 2 weeks before surgery date.

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 30, 2014

If your injury was admitted as work-related and you do not have prior injuries or problems with that body part, then your termination should not...

Ilene H. Feldmeier's Answers (30)

I have been suffering from neck, back, arm, and lower back pain from sitting at a desk all day. Can my employer be liable?

Can I fire my work comp lawyer, file an abandonment form with CDLE and let medicare and medicaid take over?

Vern, I need a Workman's Comp lawyer referral. You won 2 cases for me in Calif. John E. Coudert.

Do I have the right to workman's compensation?

After my initial Dr. visit my company did not report my injury to workmans comp and ignored my repeated requests for help.

Was injured on job last november, working as day laborer, was hit by a forklift, x ray was negative, still suffering from pain

If I am rehabbing an injury and a symptom of that causes another injury is that covered?

Work comp, over 1 year old, foot injury, Pinnacol asked for IME and no MMI rating has been made yet. Just want foot fixed, not

I settled my comp claim for a back injury but when I settled I told them I wanted to keep my medical open.

My work comp claim was approved for surgery required but was just fired 2 weeks before surgery date.