What happens to a workers compensation case when case is dragged out and the injured worker discovers she is terminally ill ?

While this case will note end automatically with one's death, the accrual of benefits will end. The only thing due would be any past due benefits....

Can i refuse a wc drug test? i have never taken drug test in over ten yrs. i receive med. for life from settlement.

Attorney Kopilinko outlines an issue that occurs when intoxication's the cause of your injury. in this case you have a settlement and are only...

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I injured my eye during my employment with fuel delivery company i can no longer work due to my injury.

You indicate that you can no longer work. Is that at this job or any job? I believe attorney Borah meant to say that you were likely limited to...

I am settling my case with Medicare set aside. Can I cancel Medicare and set aside for a private insurance company?

You should discuss this with your attorney, as he or she should go over the MSA in detail. Medicare guidelines request that a MSA be used if you...

Current worker's comp claim is closed, but I disagree with evaluation. Looking to resign and need advice on how to proceed.

I agree that we need some more information. You say that your "cuirrent claim" is "closed." If it is current, it sounds like it should not be...

I injured my back at work in October. I hired an attorney and have been seeing a doctor he chose for me on insurance providers

It appears that you are likely still in need of treatment based on the symptoms you report. Many people have not recovered from a back injury 8...

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I have a repetitive motion injury that I need to see a doctor for. My employer is closing down in 6 weeks. What will happen?

As for your workers compensation benefits, there will be no difference in your benefits. the same would apply for state disability if you are...

I would like to know if i could reopen an old workman compensation case due to the fack that my attourney didnot include any

If you settled your case, then there was a negotiated settlement, it would be hard to tell if these were considered or not. But usually attorney...

I have lifetime coverage on a work injury. Insurance company won't authorize prescribed treatment. What legal field covers this?

I agree that finding a new attorney may be hard, but should not be impossible. If you so want a new attorney and the other attorney is refusing, i...

An employer denied my WC claim . Employer stated I never worked at their company.

I would recommend that you contact the adjust and get them a copy of the award that you received. Since they are separate from that action, they...