You should be careful about whether the insurance company intends to take a "credit" for previously paid benefits. This would have the effect of...

I NEED A WORKER'S COMPENSATION ATTORNEY. ON A CONTINGENCY FEE.

Any competent workers' compensation attorney should be willing to give you a free initial consultation. And most cases are accepted on a...

DO I HAVE TO TAKE A BACK TO WORK PHYSICAL BY THE COMPANIES DOCTOR?

You do not "have to" take the physical. But implied in your question is a presumption that your company will not allow you to return to your job...

Injured on job on 6/11 from 10ft fall. W.C. doc released me for light duty despite my extreme back pain, second opinion?

From you description I'm not clear whether you have an accepted and open claim or not. The status of the claim is important to know in order to...

Workers comp injured may28,2014 still have not recieved 1st check from jobs insurence comp. do i need attorney has been 1 month

It's time for them to start paying you benefits or at least giving you some reason why they can't won't do so. The law does provide for filing a...

I got hurt doing working and went to emergency. I thought I was cover by worker com ,but I find out no

In Arizona employers are required to provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees. Even if your employer didn't purchase the...

The Judge probably awarded you benefits "as provided by law". In other words you can make your claim for temporary wage losses and medical...

Monetary compensation after an Orbital Blowout Fracture?

If you have an accepted workers' compensation claim you may be entitled to temporary compensation and/or permanent impairment compensation. Your...

Is workman's comp bi weekly checks taxable

There are situations when your workers' compensation benefits could be taxable. I suggest you consult with a qualified tax attorney or a CPA to...

I am on workman's comp can I change my surgeon from one that was chosen for me to one that I have used previously?

As long as your employer is not "self insured" and authorized to "direct care" there is a mechanism to change your treating doctor. However, the...