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Considering the Purpose of the Worker's Comp System What type of Employee Worker's Comp Claims REQUIRE Attorney Assistance?
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Answered on May 02, 2013
Employers are required to purchase workers compensation insurance. Insurance companies like to contain costs at your expense. Workers comp laws are...
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What recourse do I have when my workers' compensation petition for review is denied by the State Supreme court without review.
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Answered on May 02, 2013
I assume you were denied permanent disability benefits but awarded medical treatment. If its been within five years since your injury you may be...
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My workers comp case was accepted however, they are not paying me weekly benefits. Could my attorney be the reason for that?
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Answered on April 29, 2013
You can fire any attorney at any time. But, why would you? It sounds like s/he fought hard to get you six months of retro benefits. Sounds like...
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Work comp since 2009..my third Doc did my lower back surgery 08/12 and gave me a 50% rating company sending to another Doc why
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Answered on April 29, 2013
Depends on who "they" is and the capacity of the other doctor. Assuming "they" is the insurance company, you might have received a list of three...
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Company says I cannot work without 100% return to work note from my own doctor.
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Answered on April 27, 2013
Claim is denied so the work comp insurance company wont pay for medical treatment. Discuss with a workers compensation attorney asap. You have...
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In what district office will my WC claim be filed? I need to choose an attorney within a reasonable distance to travel/ appear.
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Answered on April 27, 2013
Van Nuys is probably your closest court but venue is often a strategic decision that you and your attorney make. I think you should find an...
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Once a company fire you and your injury happen back in 2005 an your case is still open and you are still getting treatments.
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Answered on April 27, 2013
Getting fired doesn't close a workers compensation claim.
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What should we expect/recieve from our Workman comp atty?
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Answered on April 27, 2013
In all cases, you have to prove you sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of employment. Once you prove that you have to prove that...
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Is it legal for my boss to threaten my job and curse at me?
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Answered on April 27, 2013
I agree that a discrimination claim would be hard to prove in your case. If this has caused you a great deal of stress which has manifested into a...
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Can my employer demote me for a doctor's note suggesting I don't work extremely late?
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Answered on April 27, 2013
Sounds like you may have a workers compensation claim, especially if the chronic migraines are aggravated by the nightclub scene. Consult with an...
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