Questions answered by John M Connell

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My job was filled while out on workman comp surgery.

John's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

the employer has taken you back so that they do not have to pay workers compensation benefits. They would love it if you quit, because then they...

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I received a contract from an injury lawyer, how do I know if it's on the up and up? Anything I should look out for?

John's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

I agree that you should sit down with the attorney and see if you believe it is a good fit for you. Also Mr Bollingers suggestions are a good start...

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Can I choose my own annuity company when settling a workers comp case without suffering tax penalties?

John's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

I agree with Ms Lam and would suggest that you talk to your attorney about this.

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1991 work injury diagd 25% disabld 4 life pregnancy affected treatment 1 yr comp pay n nomor can I file now for lump sum setlemn

John's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

If you had a Calif attorney for your claim then contact that attorney to discuss whether you still have the ability to settle. Generally if the...

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I fell off a ladder at work one year ago.Resulting in my foot being amputated below the knee last week.It's workmans comp.

John's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

Given the serious nature of your injury I also believe that you should get a workers compensation atty at this point to assist you going forward....

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I had a workmen comp settled in 1987,give me the definition of medical on demand bases

John's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

If you have aggravated the hand on your current job you may have a new claim. You will need to talk to workers compensation atty near you. You can...

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Do I need a lawyer? Hurt on job resulting in back surgery. Was employed on a Navajo Indian Reservation.

John's answer | Answered on February 17, 2015

You will need an Arizona workers compensation attorney to assist you. You can use the find a lawyer feature here to locate one and talk to them...

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If I lose case due to employer not having workers comp coverage can I file civil suit

John's answer | Answered on February 17, 2015

You can use the find a lawyer feature here to try to contact attorneys that will go against an uninsured employer. I do not take these cases, and...

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My son has been bullied in his youth hockey to which the coaches have not responded. Last night while away on a hockey tournamen

John's answer | Answered on February 17, 2015

I agree with Mr Salter that you should file a police report with the police in the area where the hotel was located. The action was criminal and if...

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Had a workers comp / disability and harassment case against a huge company in southern CA, due to lawyers I had to give up

John's answer | Answered on February 17, 2015

I agree with Mr Fisher that the only way to know is to talk to a legal malpractice attorney and let them review your case, in consultation with a...

John M Connell's Answers (5028)

My job was filled while out on workman comp surgery.

I received a contract from an injury lawyer, how do I know if it's on the up and up? Anything I should look out for?

Can I choose my own annuity company when settling a workers comp case without suffering tax penalties?

1991 work injury diagd 25% disabld 4 life pregnancy affected treatment 1 yr comp pay n nomor can I file now for lump sum setlemn

I fell off a ladder at work one year ago.Resulting in my foot being amputated below the knee last week.It's workmans comp.

I had a workmen comp settled in 1987,give me the definition of medical on demand bases

Do I need a lawyer? Hurt on job resulting in back surgery. Was employed on a Navajo Indian Reservation.

If I lose case due to employer not having workers comp coverage can I file civil suit

My son has been bullied in his youth hockey to which the coaches have not responded. Last night while away on a hockey tournamen

Had a workers comp / disability and harassment case against a huge company in southern CA, due to lawyers I had to give up