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Wife won workman comp . claim, now they apeal it how long can they hold up funds what is the time limit,
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Answered on July 20, 2012
The Defendant does not have to pay until they exhaust all Appeals on the issue. If they get to the US Supreme Court, it could be years. However,...
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When a worker is off work do to an on job injury does the employer or union have the right to stop your earned medical benafits
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Answered on July 20, 2012
If medical benefits are earned based upon hours worked, and he did not work any hours for weeks/months, then a wait period that is uniformly...
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What is the next step I should take with a injury from former employee?
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Answered on July 20, 2012
You should hire an experienced WC Attorney in your state. Injury cases are usually contingency fee, so you should have no out of pocket cost until...
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I am a letter carrier and If i got bit by a dog I would not use the workmans comp insurance because thatb goes on my work record
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Answered on July 19, 2012
You also have the right to not vote, and can refuse medical care that will save your life. Liberty and the right to make foolish decisions are...
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What can I do if injured at work but I am subcontracted labor in Alabama?
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Answered on July 19, 2012
You should definitely see an AL WC Lawyer. Just because the Employer called you a sub-contractor does not necessarily make it true. Waiting a...
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I was sexually assaulted by a patient at work and hurt my neck/back . I'm scared
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Answered on July 19, 2012
They will probably not fire you if you sought immediate treatment. They might fire you if you wait 2 weeks. Fill out the Incident Report, name...
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Can my son sue his boss after workers comp.ends?
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Answered on July 19, 2012
The 93% answer is NO, he cannot. The WC social contract trades no-fault benefits for limited liability. I am quite sure that, on your facts, your...
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Will a lawyer usually file for a hearing before we go to mediation?
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Answered on July 19, 2012
Mediation sounds like a great way to avoid Trial, and the timing is perfect.
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Can an employer fire you if they can't accomodate you for your permenant restrictions on a WC case
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Answered on July 19, 2012
You have 12 weeks of FMLA to return to work. If you cannot perform the Essential Job Functions of your position (with or without reasonable...
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Can you be fired when the doctor takes you off work?
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Answered on July 19, 2012
You have some FMLA protection, but just remember that no job is held open forever. If you cannot get back to work within 4 months, your job...
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