Questions answered by Craig Stephen Wasserman

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Do I have to report workers comp if I'm hurt at work?

Craig's answer | Answered on July 03, 2012

You can't give a false statement, if the accident happened, then it happened. I have represented many injured workers and have file harassment...

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Why do some attorneys prefer QME instead of AME?

Craig's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

What I tell new clients is to call me and let me know who the QME's on the list and if one good, you can pick them. If not, you can become...

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What is the best strategy in settling your WK case ASAP? must an MMI be performed? Would an attorney prolong the situation?

Craig's answer | Answered on June 26, 2012

You really need to see a work comp attorney to make sure you get everything you are entitled to and to make sure all the reports (MMI) which...

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Workers comp claim against an employer that does not have it, is it possible?

Craig's answer | Answered on June 25, 2012

Yes you can file a claim with the Uninsured Employers fund (UEF) There circumstances where you can sue your employer in Civil Court. You should...

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Can I receive money for the constant pain from an injury that happened at work two years earlier?

Craig's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Yes, you can! You should have received Temporary Disability Benefits when off for your surgery, not have to use your vacation time. You should get...

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Do I need a lawyer? Can anything be done?

Craig's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Do not quit! Go see a work comp lawyer ASAP, who can look on your employers' MPN (medical provider network) and find a quality doctor who will...

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QME Rating- In some detail how does age and Occupation Play a role in my rating? What are the diffrences in the calcuation to

Craig's answer | Answered on June 18, 2012

Rating can be very complicated. Before you even get to rating the PQME report, the report needs to be reviewed to make sure the correct...

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Does our company have to create a new position to accommodate a worker who has been out on a WC claim for over a year?

Craig's answer | Answered on June 18, 2012

If you do not have a permanent Modified Alternatve job within restrictions then based on a business necessity you can let the employee go. The...

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I have a workers comp injury (right wrist) with Dr. giving 0% rating (which I some what disagree with) I do not work for the

Craig's answer | Answered on June 13, 2012

I hate to say it, but you need to get into a work comp attorney. If it is the Primary Treater, there are things you can do or if a PQME, there are...

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Workers Comp., is there a time limit on when to return settlement papers?

Craig's answer | Answered on June 13, 2012

First off do you have an attorney? If so you should go over the settlement with him/her and either agree to it or not. There is no specific time...

Craig Stephen Wasserman's Answers (42)

Do I have to report workers comp if I'm hurt at work?

Why do some attorneys prefer QME instead of AME?

What is the best strategy in settling your WK case ASAP? must an MMI be performed? Would an attorney prolong the situation?

Workers comp claim against an employer that does not have it, is it possible?

Can I receive money for the constant pain from an injury that happened at work two years earlier?

Do I need a lawyer? Can anything be done?

QME Rating- In some detail how does age and Occupation Play a role in my rating? What are the diffrences in the calcuation to

Does our company have to create a new position to accommodate a worker who has been out on a WC claim for over a year?

I have a workers comp injury (right wrist) with Dr. giving 0% rating (which I some what disagree with) I do not work for the

Workers Comp., is there a time limit on when to return settlement papers?