Questions answered by Brett A. Borah

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I feel like my employer doctor rush me back from light duty to full duty which I'm not 100% heal from my injures

Brett's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

YES THERE IS! You can change doctors. You should change doctors. The company doctor has the company's best interests at heart....not yours. You...

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What can I expect from a Vocational training voucher and how will it balance earnings loss? Pre Arnold Injury.

Brett's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher (SJDV) is worth between $4,000 - $10,000 depending on your % of disability. You can use the voucher at any...

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Is it possible a lawyer could settle a workers comp claim and not pay the client their fair share?

Brett's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

No workers' comp case can be settled without the injured worker's signature. No workers' comp case can be settled without the workers' comp...

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I just recieved a letter from my claims person saying that they have refused my claim is there anything I can do?

Brett's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

Yes, there is something you can do about it. Hire a good W.C. attorney! Fight them! There are some great W.C. attorneys out your way. In...

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My dr gave me a permenant/stationary number. Whats next?

Brett's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

You have a lawyer. You should be asking these questions of him. We don't know who your treating doctor is or how he got his numbers. We don't...

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Should I speak to a lawyer before signing an Authorization for release of info? Request from employers ins. .company

Brett's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

I will differ with my colleagues. You sign the release and it probably has no physician's name on it so you don't know where it's going. It...

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If a ship is in a dry dock is it state work comp or USL&H?

Brett's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

Best question I've seen posted on avvo in a long time....I have no idea what the answer it but i suspect it is USL&H. There are several attorneys...

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Is my wc case closed?

Brett's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

I agree with Mr. Corson and Ms. Wallace....both excellent lawyers. Your case is NOT closed. This is just typical b.s. from the insurance...

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May I sue the workman's comp insurance carrier for causing me to delay having a baby? My case has been going on for over 10 year

Brett's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

You have an attorney so you really need to be asking your question of your attorney. We don't have all of the facts here so any answer we give...

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My workers comp claims administrator told me 10-2012 that he would not reimburse me for my claim he rec. 03-2011

Brett's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

I agree with the astute Mr. Corson. Talk to a lawyer. If yo had one before, go back to that lawyer.

Brett A. Borah's Answers (13747)

I feel like my employer doctor rush me back from light duty to full duty which I'm not 100% heal from my injures

What can I expect from a Vocational training voucher and how will it balance earnings loss? Pre Arnold Injury.

Is it possible a lawyer could settle a workers comp claim and not pay the client their fair share?

I just recieved a letter from my claims person saying that they have refused my claim is there anything I can do?

My dr gave me a permenant/stationary number. Whats next?

Should I speak to a lawyer before signing an Authorization for release of info? Request from employers ins. .company

If a ship is in a dry dock is it state work comp or USL&H?

Is my wc case closed?

May I sue the workman's comp insurance carrier for causing me to delay having a baby? My case has been going on for over 10 year

My workers comp claims administrator told me 10-2012 that he would not reimburse me for my claim he rec. 03-2011