1. You don’t have to stay with a GP. You can select an orthopedist as your primary treating physician. If a doctor wants an MRI, he or she must...

What kind of payout am I looking at for worker's compensation case

Depends on your disability level and what kind of treatment you need in the future. Regardless, your settlement will likely be much higher having a...

2 worker compensation claims

Yes you can. If your doctor says your back injury and disability is caused by both types of injuries, then you would file both. I wouldn't file a...

You could ask for sanctions and penalties. The burden of proving santions worthy behavior is on you. The fact that you have an ame suggests that...

Is a claimant entitled to have his mileage paid for by Defendant for traveling 60 miles for an independent medical examination?

Yes. If it's a medical legal examination, then you're entitled to a reasonable reimbursement for travel. You should receive a check for travel...

Should I replace my workmans comp attorney?

If you're "looking" to replace your attorney, then I would do it sooner rather than later.

Can a MSC be advanced to a trial if i fail to attend the MSC?

Ask your attorney. Perhaps s/he believes that setting it for a trial will benefit you.

In general, it's the last conference before your case is set for trial. The parties discuss settlement. If unable to, the settlement judge then...

Can i request the court to re-schedule my W/C trial date?

If you have good cause. Judge has discretion.

Depends on the issue for the MSC. Typically I have my clients attend the MSC. But your attorney may have a good reason for you not to attend. For...