Is it common to get a disability rating with compromise and release / stipulation award letter without an exam post surgery?
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Answered on August 20, 2021
You are probably in need of another examination from what is called a QME exam. A proper rating of your permanent disability would be following...
Wife was hurt walking into work, She was inside of the building and was minutes from clocking in. Is this workers Comp?
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Answered on August 05, 2021
Yes this is a valid workers compensation case as your wife had entered the premises of the employer. I would recommend she consult with an attorney...
How do I ensure that I get an appropriate payout/cash out on future medical?
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Answered on August 04, 2021
Yes I have helped many injured workers resolve their case for future medical treatment after they have already settled their case by Stipulation....
Can I buy insurance for chronic work injuries being claimed in my Work Comp case w/c Medicare may deny after settlement?
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Answered on July 15, 2021
This is a fairly complex question and can involve what is known as a Medicare Set Aside arrangement.
It would be very difficult to give you any...
I need a workers comp lawyer I have gotten a letter saying I need to come up with a figure how do I come up with it?
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Answered on July 02, 2021
It makes a big difference if this is a Federal Workers Compensation case or a California State Workers Compensation case. If you were in the...
Can workers comp ask the QME to change his percentage of damage?
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Answered on July 01, 2021
Yes they can, especially if you have told the doctors you cannot even lift 5 pounds, and they have filmed you lifting bags of groceries. If you...
Can i get pain n suffering from a work related injury??
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Answered on July 01, 2021
You do not get pain and suffering damages in a workers compensation case. You do get paid for any permanent damage your work injury caused you. It...
My husband had surgery on May 3 for prostate cancer & is on disability recuperating. Can his employer fire him ?
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Answered on June 17, 2021
If your husband does not have a workers compensation attorney I would recommend you interview and hire one as soon as possible. Use the find a...
Is it worth it to try to sue?
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Answered on April 13, 2021
It certainly is worth having a free consultation with a workers compensation attorney to discuss your legal rights. Use the find a lawyer button in...
Can a workers compensation lawyer make more money if a case gets prolonged for years?
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Answered on April 12, 2021
Your workers compensation lawyer only gets paid when he resolves the case. THe longer your case takes, the longer it takes for him to get paid....
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