Questions answered by John M Connell

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If I'm on workmans comp for an injury, and suffer a second injury as a result is it covered under the original claim?

John's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

Usually if there is no new incident it is covered under the same claim.

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Can social workers take pension benefits away from retirees?

John's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

You probably need to provide more information to answer this question

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Do I find an attorney in Colorado or Wyoming for my incident if I live in Colorado but happened in Wyoming?

John's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

We have personal injury attys in both states so I can discuss the issues with you. You have a personal injury issue and also a workers compensation...

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Back injury on the job. Employer refuses dr. request for chair to sit when having pain. Is this legal?

John's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

I agree with the previous answer. The employer must abide by the physicians restrictions but this happens to my clients fairly regularly. Next time...

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What are the statute of limitations for filing a worker's comp claim for a back injury that happened on the job in 2009?

John's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

I will let the good Calif attys here answer with regard to the statute but you should discuss the case with an attorney that handles workers...

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In the past had a workerscomp case and lost in front of judge know have another case with same employer and same judge

John's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

I agree with Mr Wolf. I don't think the judge will matter as much as you think. They hear thousands of cases. Your lawyer should be able to handle...

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Back in 2004 I lost a tooth in a work comp claim, the tooth was repaired but years later the tooth needs to be replaced .

John's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

You need to check with a local work comp atty because there may be a limit on when you can reopen the claim to fix the tooth. If you get past that...

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Can I cancel the contract with the attorney I just hired?

John's answer | Answered on June 01, 2013

You may find that the atty is more valuable on your side. If you are returned with no problems the atty will not have cost you anything

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Does a worker COMP claim insurance have the right to attend your medical appointments?

John's answer | Answered on June 01, 2013

This is an issue that really bothers me. The answer in my state is no they do not have the right to attend appts but they do all the time for...

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Should I sue another company for making me do work against their regulations which ended me up with a fractured L-3 lumbar?

John's answer | Answered on June 01, 2013

You have two types of claims. One is the workers compensation claim that is with your company. Given the nature of your injury I would suggest...

John M Connell's Answers (5028)

If I'm on workmans comp for an injury, and suffer a second injury as a result is it covered under the original claim?

Can social workers take pension benefits away from retirees?

Do I find an attorney in Colorado or Wyoming for my incident if I live in Colorado but happened in Wyoming?

Back injury on the job. Employer refuses dr. request for chair to sit when having pain. Is this legal?

What are the statute of limitations for filing a worker's comp claim for a back injury that happened on the job in 2009?

In the past had a workerscomp case and lost in front of judge know have another case with same employer and same judge

Back in 2004 I lost a tooth in a work comp claim, the tooth was repaired but years later the tooth needs to be replaced .

Can I cancel the contract with the attorney I just hired?

Does a worker COMP claim insurance have the right to attend your medical appointments?

Should I sue another company for making me do work against their regulations which ended me up with a fractured L-3 lumbar?