I injured my lower back at work. It's been a little over a month now since the injury and I was finally taken off of work and

Yes, you can request a new doctor. I would recommend you contact a Workers Compensation Attorney who can direct you to a good doctor. The quality...

Can I get workers compensation and also get Social Security Disability?

If you expect your injury to last longer than 12 months, then yes you can apply for Social Security Disability. Keep in mind there will be an...

A Workers' Compensation Judge disagreed with stipulation percentage reduced by adjuster, set a court date. Do i need to attend?

Yes, you need to attend the hearing. I'm assuming given you said the Judge had questioned the % that this is a continuance from another hearing? ...

Received rating. I want to settle my case not sure if I want to Stips or C&R. What do I need to do to bring case to a close?

If you settle via a stipulation you are usually limited to the amount rated. As David said a C&R may be appropriate given you have medical coverage...

Yes, as the other respondents have said you may resolve your case in its entirety if the insurance company is inclined to do so, and you can reach...

I am scheduled for back surgery next month but will also be scheduled for a qme right after surgery. how will this affect my qme

A QME is considered a "neutral" doctor and is usually necessary in a Workers Compensation case. I'm surprised they haven't postponed the QME...

I need a second opinion workers comp claim.

I agree you probably would benefit from Attorney representation. However should you not wish to go that route, if you have not already been...

I filed my initial social security disability application online (SSDI).

I don't necessarily agree that you need to retain an attorney in the initial application phase. I usually instruct people to go ahead an file on...

My 11 year old son was riding his bicycle on the sidewalk. Another older teenager was also riding his bicycle on the sidewalk

I agree, you should try to contact the boy's parents to see if you can resolve everything without use of a legal action. If that does not work...

I got an umbilical hernia at work, had the repair done, released by the surgeon to return but the employer has not given me work

A little more information would be helpful to answer your question. If you have work restrictions as a result of your injury your employer cannot...