Questions answered by Gilbert Earl Fisher

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Retaliation part 2 I believe I have been retaliated against by my employer for filing a workers compensation claim. I need help.

Gilbert's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

There is really no way to handle this on your own. You need the help of an attorney. You can find an attorney through this site, by clicking the...

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Is there any lawyer in Illinois/northwest Indiana to do contingency for past postal employee denied surgery by postmaster?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

If your claim is against the US Postal Service, you need an attorney who handles Federal, not state, work comp cases. I have not seen any federal...

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From work injury workmans comp Dr.s stated I was permanent and stationary. How do I qualify for SSD?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

Do you have a workers compensation attorney? From your post, it sounds like you may not be getting all the work comp benefits to which you may be...

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My Ind. Comp. Case of 01/12/1985 has been at 10 per cent disability to date.Can it be updated

Gilbert's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Given the amount of time that has passed since your injury (30 years), and the complexity of factors involved, you really should consult a local...

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Do I need a workers comp atty?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

You ask if you are entitled to "compensation for the injury". You get that in two forms: 1) temporary diasbility, which is the 2/3 pay you are...

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Should I sign a "Return to work - restrictive duty/transitional duty" contract?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Take the contract to a local work comp attorney who can fully review the terms and best advise you how to proceed. You can find an attorney through...

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Worker's compensation claim, modified duty boundaries?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

It seems wrong, but the law does not address the situation. We have a "trend" developing here in Fresno, where employers who do not have modified...

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How do I sue for a serious work injury while working in Colorado springs? After having made it back home to tucson Az

Gilbert's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

You start by consulting a good workers compensation attorney in your area. You can find an attorney through this site, by clicking the "Find a...

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What kind of lawyer do I need if I was injured at work and denied workmans comp 3 times and the injury has left me disabled?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

Generally you need a workers compensation injury to deal with your work injury, for starters. If you don't thing you will be able to return to...

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Do I need a new workers comp attorney?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

I agree with Mr. Borah. If you have never met your attorney, that is a problem. If you are unable to even meet him, then I would think you may be...

Gilbert Earl Fisher's Answers (2198)

Retaliation part 2 I believe I have been retaliated against by my employer for filing a workers compensation claim. I need help.

Is there any lawyer in Illinois/northwest Indiana to do contingency for past postal employee denied surgery by postmaster?

From work injury workmans comp Dr.s stated I was permanent and stationary. How do I qualify for SSD?

My Ind. Comp. Case of 01/12/1985 has been at 10 per cent disability to date.Can it be updated

Do I need a workers comp atty?

Should I sign a "Return to work - restrictive duty/transitional duty" contract?

Worker's compensation claim, modified duty boundaries?

How do I sue for a serious work injury while working in Colorado springs? After having made it back home to tucson Az

What kind of lawyer do I need if I was injured at work and denied workmans comp 3 times and the injury has left me disabled?

Do I need a new workers comp attorney?