Does an employee have a "right" to return to work with the same employer after on the job injury? Plus, employer notification.

LC 132a makes it illegal and and actionable to discriminate against a worker for making or assisting in a WC claim (witnesses are sometimes...

Does an employee have a "right" to return to work with the same employer after on the job injury? Plus, employer notification.

The employee cannot be fired BECAUSE they filed a WC claim. They can be fired/laid-off/replaced for any of about 100 other reasons despite filing...

Can arrears take the place of monthly child support?

I think he has a losing position, but it sounds transparent to you. If you EVER get the entire 200K out of him, you will be a lucky gal. Keeping...

Are you capable of returning back to work? If you are ready, willing and able to work, you can apply for EDD benefits under Unemployment (UEI). ...

I signed workers comp C & R under duress for $8,500 and now concerned how it could affect potential social security settlement?

Your attorney should have explained all that to you at the time of settlement. They will probably deduct 24.00 per month from your benefits based...

Family airloom that i had gotten back previously based on conversation if it failed i would want it returned. same i had w wife.

I think you are screwed. It does not really matter whether it was willed to you or not; if the owner GAVE it to you, and you GAVE it to your...

How soon can I see some money?

You definitely need to consult a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation. At this point, an Injured Worker is generally entitled to Temporary...

Why do legislators, judges, & insurance co., freeze worker's comp cases 15+ years before settlement?

I suppose most Employers/Carriers/Judges/Workers hope that the average Claim length will be around 2 years, since current TD benefits are limited...

How does using Medi-care (part A & B) affect compromise and releasesettlement?

Hard to say. If you settle by Compromise and Release, the interests of Medicare in your future treatment will have to be considered beforehand. ...

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Dude is still entitled to the money. If he can get back to US, the Insurance can issue a new check. They might be unwilling to send a 10,000+ check...