Is it wrong to seek treatment for a work related injury from your personal physician instead of a workers comp physician

The employer is only required to accept the disability slip from their doctor, for a work injury. But you can take your own doctor's findings to...

Why is he being asked to get a doctors note for his disability, 7 months after employment?

Your friend should consult a local work comp attorney. It sounds like they were letting him slide without a doctor's note before, and now, as...

QME request from my adjuster - 10 days to request the pane form the date on his letter of the date I received the mail?

The language of Labor Code Section 4062.1 states, "the employer may not submit the form unless the employee has not submitted the form within 10...

Selected as the best answer

As noted, the DOR stands for a Declaration of Readiness to go to trial on the issues noted within the DOR. You have 10 days to object, if you are...

Can i still file workers compensation

You should consult a local work, who can get all the facts, and best advise you to protect your rights. You should do this as soon as possible due...

Is it possible to get computer classes or some type of retraining through workers compensation in Virginia?

I agree with what Mr. Sweeny has said, and would only add, that you can search for a work comp attorney through this site, by clicking the "Find a...

What would a workers comp attorney really do

Your question is vague. Are you expressing concern because you have an attorney, and you feel he or she is not helping you get your headaches...

Will I get denied work comp

As has been mentioned, you face an uphill battle, and ought to consult a local work comp attorney to help you proceed. You can search for a work...

What is the award amount calculation if in an ime they said I had a 9 percent of the upper extremity? I had rotator cuff tear

More information may be needed to answer this question. Your best bet would be to consult a local work comp attorney, who can get all the facts and...

When I had a lawyer handling my case. Should i have been contacted by boss or workman's comp?

I agree with what Ms. Fierek said. If your boss was asking you things you were uncomfortable answering, you should have told him to contact your...