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My husband was injured at work and now they wont let him get the surgery that the workers comp doctor recomended. What do we do?

John's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

They are entitled to get a second opinion but frequently they do that with a Dr that they know will support the position that they want to take....

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Do I have a ligitimate workers comp case?

John's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

Each state handles this a little differently so look to what the Fla attys have to say however, in general, the fact that the incident occurred at...

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Can I sue workmans comp for financial compensation from a work related accident that happened on feb 4 2014, I'm still in pain

John's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

You can potentially reopen your case if it was not settled full and final but you cannot pursue the insurance company for damages. I would need to...

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I have a workers comp case in VA,

John's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

I agree with Mr Bollinger. Use the find a lawyer feature here to locate a Va atty to assist you.

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Is the employer allowed to fire somebody for gross misconduct if an injured worker refuses to work through pain?

John's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

Unfortunately, this type of thing happens in the work comp world pretty regularly. The employer is allowed to rely on their doctor to provide...

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After 2 more surgeries QME won't rate my shoulder

John's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

I'm not sure that you have a question that can be answered. You may want to try to rephrase it so that the Calif attys can try to answer.

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I work for a major company with a disability claims administrator who is asking for release of medical and reimbursement info?

John's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

First I am very sorry to hear of your diagnosis and wish you the best. This is an employment law question not workers compensation so I will change...

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I have been on medical leave from work for a month now with an on the job injury can they fire me being out under Dr s orders

John's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

I will defer to the TX attys here however in most states you can be hired or fired for any reason including while you are off on disability or WC....

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I am retired, but had disability insurance. Can I collect disability insurace from my private Ins. for my neck surgery?

John's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

I agree with Mr Bollinger, it will depend entirely on what the policy says. You will have to read that first.

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I have a workers comp / auto accident claim. Workers comp is paying for my medical bills. Should I get a lawyer?

John's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

The workers compensation attys may feel that there is not enough of a claim to be able to earn anything for assisting you but a personal injury...

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