Are you entitled to be retrained in a new profession by Workman's Comp., even if you were in jail when you were injured?

There are some small re-training benefits for which your friend may be eligible, but I have never heard of these being effected by jail or prison...

If I re-injured my back while doing my job, can I apply for workers comp?

Yes, I agree with Mr Fisher, you can and should file a new claim.

Settlement of California wc

This is a good question and I'm sorry to hear about all of the trouble you've had, especially the frustration of weight gain. Obviously, it sounds...

There are a lot of variables here. You may collect temporary disability if your work injury is limiting your ability to obtain gainful employment....

Can my case worker talk to my manager about my worker's comp claim? If so, what can he/she discuss with him/her?

I agree with the others. The nurse case manager and your claims adjuster (I'm assuming that is what you mean) may directly communicate with one...

Unfortunately, you cannot open a case that has been settled by C&R. If the C&R was Ordered within 30 days (which I see may be expired), you could...

Where do you turn when your attorney doesn't help

There maybe some reasons that lawyers don't want to take your husbands case but it's not because of depression. Regardless, this is a sad and scary...

Can a lien be placed or a lawsuit filed against an existing workers comp case? By the injured workers spouse?

Unfortunately, you cannot file a claim, but you may be on the right track with filing a lien. If his doctor has said home care was necessary, then...

You are probably talking about a QME, like the others suggested. There has to be a valid reason for a new QME. You need find out why. It is...

What is the process of changing the work status to modified duty in order for insurance to stop payments.

I agree with both of my colleagues. First, you have a right to change treating doctors and reject the use of a nurse case manager. Very few nurse...

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