If I tell my supervisor I am injured and in pain from a job related illness and ...

Your supervisor is not the final say on whether your injury is work related or not; a workers’ compensation judge is and the judge will likely rely...

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My husband needs an attorney that handles workers comp quickly!

With a cancer claim, unless your husband was a police officer or firefighter, the PQME would have to find that work caused or contributed to your...

I hit my head at work on an open lock box while bending down to throw away trash, can I get compensation?

You have a right to medical treatment and perhaps other benefits too. If you need/want to see a doctor, report the injury to your employer and they...

I am currently in a personal injury case. I was at work deploying workers and fell victim to a drunk driver on the grounds.

Regarding the personal injury (PI) case, I cannot comment directly on your question regarding why the husband would get more money but perhaps his...

Can my employer take away my days off for the week because I got hurt and couldn't work?

Do your job duties involve driving? What work restrictions did the doctor give you? Do you feel that you can work while taking the meds? If not,...

I was diagnostic with Carpal tunnel and I am planning to quit my job next week. If I quit, what will happen with my case?

When you say your case “Closed” do you mean you received a settlement or do you mean the case went nowhere because you did not have an attorney? If...

The QME has 30 days from the date of the examination to issue a report unless they requested an extension, see 8 CCR 38 (a). You can request a...

How to structure a proper Compromise and release ?

You should be aware it is to your attorney’s advantage for you to C&R. He/she will make more money in fees and you will never come back asking for...

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Can i sue my employer for negligence?

You cannot “sue” your employer for negligently causing your injury but you can pursue workers’ compensation benefits. The facts of your case do not...

I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD AT WORK WHILE CHANGING THE CREAMER ON A CREAMER MACHINE.

You have a workers’ compensation claim. Your employer has the right to control where you get medical treatment for the first 30 days. If you need...