John M Connell's Answers (5028)

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Everyone keeps telling me I should sue my employer . I have three herniated discs and permanent nerve damage. Do I have a case?

John's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

You need to talk to a workers compensation attorney as soon as possible. The delay that has occurred already will be a factor in your case. Use the...

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I was injured on the job and did not seek medical help at the time now i realize i need stitch,s it,s been 4 day,s since who pay

John's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

You should go to your employer immediately and request that they send you to their company authorized physician or clinic. Since it has only been a...

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How do I get my disability claim approved?

John's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

You would need to talk to an atty that handles employment law and specifically someone with experience contesting this type of claim. It is not a...

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Can my employer refuse to allow me to work on restrictions?

John's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

If you were injured at work, then you should be getting temporary disability for your time off if they cannot accommodate your restrictions, not...

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I settled my case by C&R can I return the money received

John's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

I agree with Mr Bollinger. An aggravation of the underlying condition is a new injury and much easier to file then trying to reopen a settlement...

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What can I do legally? (employer negligence)

John's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

I agree with Mr Sweeney and think that you may have an employment claim, so I will add that to your practice area so that attorneys in that area of...

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Got hurt doing community service

John's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

You need to use the find a lawyer feature here to talk to a workers compensation atty. Each state is different so you need to see how people doing...

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Do I have grounds for a comp lawsuit?

John's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

I agree that consulting with an attorney is a good idea. I would also consider getting your dr to put the recommendation in writing to give to both...

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Do I need a lawyer or have a case at all?

John's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

You have a workers compensation claim that should pay for the medical treatment and your time off. Use the find a lawyer section here to locate...

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Do I need a work comp lawyer or a personal injury lawye. For a claim that was cut off by work comp and I am not better.

John's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Use the find a lawyer section here to get an AK attorney that you can talk to about your claim. They will probably want to know when it was closed...

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