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51 years old. how hard to get wa state L&I pension. started claim 4-12-2014, another injury 7-3-2014. limited duty until 12-6

John's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

To get an answer to your question you will probably need to meet with an attorney and let them review all of your medical information. They will...

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What is the difference between primary and secondary coverage in a worker's compensation claim?

John's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

IF you have questions that you feel are not being answered try asking them by email or better, set an appointment and do a face to face meeting...

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WHAT TYPE OF LAWYER DO I NEED FOR CORVEL?

John's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

You can use the "find a lawyer" feature here to locate attorneys that practice primarily in the area of workers compensation in the Dallas area.

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I have worked for the sheriffs office as a sworn officer for 15 years, I got attacked by inmate. I need attny

John's answer | Answered on July 30, 2015

You dont really indicate what type of attorney you are looking for, or why, so please discuss this with your workers compensation attorney.

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Does my attorney have to appeal my workers' comp case?

John's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

You would have to look to your fee agreement to see what it says in there. If you want the case appealed you should ask him to file what is...

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I live in Ohio and my job travels me to different states. I got injured on the job in Palmyra, NY.

John's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

You may have a choice of where to file this, Ohio or NY. There may be good reasons to pick one over the other so take a little time to talk to an...

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I have been in my union since 1987 and have never actually needed them for anything until this past December, I was injured

John's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

I agree with the other responses here that this is a union issue and that you should discuss it with your attorney. You do not have to use the...

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Attorney wants to settle w/c case I have no restrictions I jst want to b able to work at the same job place . attorney says no

John's answer | Answered on July 28, 2015

It's your case, not your attorney's. You have to let them know what your preference is here, in writing if necessary. The attorney needs to do what...

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Was this right?

John's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

It is generally the clients obligation to pay for costs. You would have to look at your fee agreement however if the attorney gave you the option...

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Shocked at work twice

John's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

Use the find a lawyer section here or go to CAAA.org to locate an attorney near you to talk to about the claim.

John M Connell's Answers (5028)

51 years old. how hard to get wa state L&I pension. started claim 4-12-2014, another injury 7-3-2014. limited duty until 12-6

What is the difference between primary and secondary coverage in a worker's compensation claim?

WHAT TYPE OF LAWYER DO I NEED FOR CORVEL?

I have worked for the sheriffs office as a sworn officer for 15 years, I got attacked by inmate. I need attny

Does my attorney have to appeal my workers' comp case?

I live in Ohio and my job travels me to different states. I got injured on the job in Palmyra, NY.

I have been in my union since 1987 and have never actually needed them for anything until this past December, I was injured

Attorney wants to settle w/c case I have no restrictions I jst want to b able to work at the same job place . attorney says no

Was this right?

Shocked at work twice