Can a criminal conviction from 25 years ago be a legal justification for denying Workmans Comp? Regardless if it was you or not.
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Answered on July 22, 2025
If you were convicted, we have to assume at this point, 25 years later, that it was you. Unless the conviction was for insurance fraud, it should...
How to enforce a law firm to give me my settlement
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Answered on July 22, 2025
I agree with Mr. Hoffman. It seems unusual that, once the settlement is signed off on by the judge or arbitrator, that payment wouldn't issue...
What can I do when my workers comp surgeon refuse treatment ?
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Answered on July 22, 2025
First, your surgeon hasn't refused you treatment. He's asked for a 2nd surgical opinion. If there is any question about the need for surgery,...
Can I file a workers’ comp or legal claim if I was burned by hot oil at work due to a broken fryer?
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Answered on July 22, 2025
Since you were injured while on the job, you are covered by workers’ compensation. That will cover your medical bills, time off work and a small...
I was recently attacked by a patient in nursing home i work (bit a chunk out of my breast) he wasnt sent out
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Answered on July 21, 2025
So long as you were not the initial aggressor (unlikely), then you have a valid workers' compensation claim for time off work, medical bills, etc. ...
How soon before a DOR Expedited Hearing does each party have to serve evidence?
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Answered on July 21, 2025
I agree with Mr Wiesner. BUT... expedited hearings are set and heard on a very short time-line. There may not be 20 days from the filing of the...
Worker's Compenation Controversion notice from Insurance Carrier of employer, wanted to know what will I have to do?
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Answered on July 20, 2025
I agree with Mr. Bollinger. The terms you are using are not WC terminology. Sounds like a longshore case to me. Use the find a lawyer tab at the...
My niece was diagnosed with cancer at 33 years old, She is now expired at 36. She believes it came from working at Fashion Nova
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Answered on July 20, 2025
I agree with my colleagues. This is not a DIY project. In death cases, benefits are paid to dependents. Did your niece have dependents? If not...
What are the requirements for a modified offer once placed on leave?
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Answered on July 19, 2025
You have a lawyer. You’ve asked your lawyer about this. Please be patient and wait for your lawyer to respond. She knows your situation far better...
Is there companies that will give a loan on workers compensation settlement while you wait?
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Answered on July 19, 2025
Those settlement loans are very very expensive. If there is any way for you to hold out without taking such a loan, then that’s what I recommend.
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