Can my employer fire me after my treatment for workmans comp has ended?

The answer always is...it depends. Can you do all the essential functions of the job you were doing when you got injured? If not then they should...

Can my husband work on workman’s comp?

The short answer is yes. But you know with lawyers there's more to it depending on the situation. (1) Your husband has restrictions that...

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I completely injured my shoulder doing community service they just said tough, we don't have workers comp. What do i do?

It's really questionable whether you are an "employee" as defined by the Workers' Compensation Act. Typically volunteer work isn't covered -...

Since I only handle Workers' Compensation - I will limit my answer to that issue. I am unclear what happened to your workers compensation claim....

What is the benefit of having a worksmans comp lawyer vs not?

The benefit is that you are assured of getting all (and the most of) the benefits the law entitles you. The Insurance Carrier already has one or...

What area of law practice includes disputes with the Social Security Administration over SSI retirement benefits?

For Retirement Benefits, you should contact your Federal House Representative for assistance. His or her staff are equipped to assist constituents...

Is it legal for someone to tell you that you're a subcontractor and you don't have worker's comp when you got injured?

I see this all the time. While it's wrong but not necessarily "illegal" many employers in the construction trade try to avoid or minimize their...

Hello, I need to appeal a denial and I need to have it done by 12-2-2014 I don't know what to write or how to do it!

If your claim is for workers compensation benefits, call and get a free consultation with an attorney who practices in that area. WE ALL OFFER...

Rarely do I catch Doctors in a lie, but I do find that many occupational medicine doctors lack empathy, and fail to give injured workers the...

If I am rehabbing an injury and a symptom of that causes another injury is that covered?

In general yes. There are three ways to get other conditions covered as part of your initial work injury: (1) Your work injury leaves you in a...