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I recently had shoulder surgery for a work injury. The damage was extensive. Should I hire an attorney.
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Answered on July 01, 2009
It's probably time to get an attorney working on your behalf. If you think you're having "a little trouble dealing with the ilnsurance carrier"...
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How Easy or Hard will it be to present myself in a WC case,
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Answered on June 29, 2009
You have the right to change lawyers. You may, however, have difficulty finding a third lawyer willing to take your case....especially after 7...
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I handled my 1998 work injury case pro per and settled. Now it's being readdressed due to improper closing. Is it lawyer time?
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Answered on June 28, 2009
This is a complicated question as the laws have changed drastically since 1998 or 2001. It's not clear why, if your case settled in 2001 the judge...
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I have a 4 year old case in which comp keeps refusing to look up a medical report?
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Answered on June 28, 2009
If the ER report is important to your case, you may want to go to the ER yourself and get a copy of the report and then file it with the insurance...
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I had a fractured tibia 4 months ago. was released for full duty work. I am not completely healed what can I do about that?
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Answered on June 28, 2009
First, you may be able to change treating physicians to one who is more in line with your thinking. Whether or not you can change may be a...
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My attorney pressured me into settling my worker comp case. now he's trying to cheat me out of my voc rehab money. now what?
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Answered on June 17, 2009
You may want to check with anoher attorney in your area and let him know your concerns. Often attorneys will talk with each other. The second...
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Can I fire my workers comp attorney?
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Answered on June 11, 2009
You have the right to terminate your attorney at any time. You can change attorneys at any time. Under certain circumstances, your attorney can ...
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If I missed one doctor visit but rescheduled it will I be in trouble.
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Answered on June 10, 2009
It's not a good thing to be missing your physician's appointments. It gives the impression that you don't care and maybe aren't all that injured. ...
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Is there an attorney who can help me with Federal workers compensation in San Diego, CA?
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Answered on June 08, 2009
There are very few attorneys in California who handle federal workers' compensation claims. The total is probably less than a dozen state-wide. I...
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I occasionally use handymen to do some work for my operation and they are paid hourly. Can my workers comp policy cover them?
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Answered on May 31, 2009
You should discuss the issue with your workers' comp carrier. The handyman can be covered but it may not be needed. Your handyman may be an...
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