Questions answered by Kenneth Michael Sheppard

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Am I still entitled to any money after not signing the compromise and release in 2004?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 20, 2010

If liability for the claim was initially accepted by the workers' compensation insurance company and they paid for medical treatment in the past,...

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Can I quit my job while on workmans comp an file for unemployment

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 19, 2010

If you quit your job, you will not likely be found to be entitled to receive unemployment benefits. However, if you are unable to work as the...

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Can my brother file a workmans comp claim

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 18, 2010

If he and/or his doctors think his symptoms are a result of stress he has experienced at work, he should file a workers' compensation claim. It's...

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I understand that you have to wait 3 months in CA before letting an employee with a WC claim go - when does it start?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 15, 2010

If you have more than fifty employees, the Family and Medical Leave Act requires that you leave the employee's position open for at least twelve...

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Is there a statue of limitation to get an attorney for a workers compensation claim?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 15, 2010

If liability for your claim has been accepted by the insurance carrier (which it sounds like it has) and benefits are being paid, there is no time...

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How do workers comp settlemets pay off? I also think my attorney is acting suspicious.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 14, 2010

Generally settlements do not become effective until a workers' compensation judge approves them. Delays in getting the paperwork prepared, or...

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I was injured on 1/30/09 at a client site. The company i worked for had no workers comp insurance at that time.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 13, 2010

Generally the insurance carrier for your employer at the time you were injured will be liable for any workers' compensation benefits to which you...

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Can I get LLC and not harm a workers comp denied case?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 13, 2010

Generally working is going to be better for you than not working (whether it's for the employer at which you sustained your injury or a new...

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My Dr. classified me as P&S. Then he scheduled back surgery and I had it done. Can my Dr. Put me back on TTD benefits again?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 12, 2010

It's possible to go back on TTD, and medically you are almost certainly temporarily totally disabled for a period of time following your surgery. ...

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I'm in the process of settleling my injury cases and both lawyers agree to an amount but I'm not happy with the decision.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 11, 2010

You have the right to accept or reject any settlement that is offered, although presumably the reason you retained an attorney is to give you...

Kenneth Michael Sheppard's Answers (150)

Am I still entitled to any money after not signing the compromise and release in 2004?

Can I quit my job while on workmans comp an file for unemployment

Can my brother file a workmans comp claim

I understand that you have to wait 3 months in CA before letting an employee with a WC claim go - when does it start?

Is there a statue of limitation to get an attorney for a workers compensation claim?

How do workers comp settlemets pay off? I also think my attorney is acting suspicious.

I was injured on 1/30/09 at a client site. The company i worked for had no workers comp insurance at that time.

Can I get LLC and not harm a workers comp denied case?

My Dr. classified me as P&S. Then he scheduled back surgery and I had it done. Can my Dr. Put me back on TTD benefits again?

I'm in the process of settleling my injury cases and both lawyers agree to an amount but I'm not happy with the decision.