Can I sue the hospital I am employed at, if a patient assaulted me and the employees knew the patient was violent?
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Answered on November 22, 2024
I agree with my colleagues. The first thing to do is to have mom file a workers' compensation claim against the hospital. She may be able to sue...
Can i settle a claim if i get the pain and suffering award or how does any of this work?
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Answered on November 22, 2024
I suggest you make an in-office appointment with your lawyer. That way they can't ignore you. Have all of your questions written out ahead of...
Should My attorney be taking fees out of my work workers comp weekly check?
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Answered on November 22, 2024
I agree with Mr. Bollinger. The first thing you want to do is check your retainer agreement with this lawyer and see what you agreed to with...
How long does a workman case take and should the paralegal keep the client informed on their case?
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Answered on November 22, 2024
Most WC cases don't take months to resolve....they take years! That part of your question doesn't bother me. The part that bothers me is that...
Can I sue a thief for throwing merchandise at me ?
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Answered on November 22, 2024
I agree with my colleagues. Your better route is through workers' compensation. Do you know who the woman was? Do you know if she has any assets...
QME and PTP different opinion return to work
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Answered on November 22, 2024
This kind of conflict between the PTP and the QME are common. And it's always confusing. Your employer can follow either one if there is a...
"Continuous Trauma" rule: My lungs were damaged during an international work assignment in Japan in 2014. It's chronic asthma.
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Answered on November 22, 2024
You may still be able to file a cumulative trauma workers’ compensation claim but time is running short. Best if you do it before you separate...
What is release to work in WC language?
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Answered on November 21, 2024
Return to work is not the same as MMI. One could return to work with our without restrictions but still be medically improving. The employer is...
Workerscomp attorney that gets Harrasement case and discrimination
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Answered on November 21, 2024
I agree with Mr. Franklin. Employment~labor law attorneys handle on the job harassment/discrimination claims. Unless the...
AME vs PTP opinion
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Answered on November 20, 2024
You can ONLY go to an AME if you have a lawyer. Since you went to an AME, you must have a lawyer. You hired that lawyer for his experience,...
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