Questions answered by John M Connell

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My son hurt his back

John's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

I agree with the opinion offered. In most states you can be hired or fired for any reason as long as there is no discrimination

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How much time is workers comp aloud to take before getting back to you?

John's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

You have been given 3 answers from three experienced workers compensation attorneys. I suggest that you consider their advice and talk to one of...

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I am trying to find an attorney who specializes in FEDERAL workers comp.

John's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

If you are unsuccessful with the recommendations of the other attys here try the DC area as there are several attys in that region that do federal...

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I was under doctors care for 4 weeks.Released by doctor to go back to work.Called employer and was told I was replaced.

John's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

This is not a workers compensation question so I will change your category for you. In general once you are released to returned to work if your...

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I've been on workmans comp since 10/2008. Last week I had court and was found to be 77% permentaly disabled. I told my lawyer I

John's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

I agree that you need to have a conversation with your atty on where to go from here. In my state the percentage of disability and the ability to...

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I am receiving L & I checks for my on the job injury, if i apply for food stamps will it be taken out of my checks?

John's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

You should consider seeing a workers compensation atty near you to discuss that portion of your case. There could be benefits or changes in what...

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This is my case

John's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

This is a question for your atty since they know your case and are in the best position to be able to advise you .

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Can my work tell me not to come in after my doctor put me on light duty?

John's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

If you are on light duty and they have nothing for you to do the insurance company should be starting temporary disability. Call your adjuster and...

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Is it legal for a supervisor to share my personal info. with other staff and to have them follow me? Any options?

John's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Contact Micah Larson at the Vance law firm in Alamosa. He is experienced in workers compensation and might be able to help you.

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I am disabled due to a cronic illness. When can I began getting my pention from the company I worked for.

John's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

This is more of an employment issue than workers compensation since you don't indicate that your illness was work related. I will change your...

John M Connell's Answers (5028)

My son hurt his back

How much time is workers comp aloud to take before getting back to you?

I am trying to find an attorney who specializes in FEDERAL workers comp.

I was under doctors care for 4 weeks.Released by doctor to go back to work.Called employer and was told I was replaced.

I've been on workmans comp since 10/2008. Last week I had court and was found to be 77% permentaly disabled. I told my lawyer I

I am receiving L & I checks for my on the job injury, if i apply for food stamps will it be taken out of my checks?

This is my case

Can my work tell me not to come in after my doctor put me on light duty?

Is it legal for a supervisor to share my personal info. with other staff and to have them follow me? Any options?

I am disabled due to a cronic illness. When can I began getting my pention from the company I worked for.