Can I sue my employer for knowingly installing a cooler without permit and without a licensed electrician which caused a fire?
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Answered on March 04, 2025
I agree with my colleges: In the vast majority of cases, the workers' compensation system is the exclusive remedy for an on the job injury. If,...
How are contingency fees paid on a combined W/C and SIBTF case if the lawyer was fired before the Workers Comp case was settled?
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Answered on March 04, 2025
I agree with Mr. Borah: He may be entitled to a fee for services rendered but if there's a dispute on the fee, ultimately it's up to a judge to...
Why did I receive a court order to attend a Workers Comp. Appeals hearing?
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Answered on March 03, 2025
I agree with my colleagues, there isn't enough information here for us to answer and your attorney should be able to shed light on that. I'll add...
If a person worked at a job from 2017 to 2025 with nagging injuries wearing them down?
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Answered on February 27, 2025
I agree with my colleagues. You're describing a cumulative trauma or repetitive strain injury. It sounds like the end date of exposure has passed...
Do QMEs read depositions
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Answered on February 26, 2025
QMEs should review the records provided. Does every QME read every page thoroughly? I'd probably put the odds of that around the same as everyone...
What should I do with a "Stipulations with Request for Award" form?
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Answered on February 26, 2025
I agree with Mr. Borah. It doesn't cost you anything to consult with an attorney. And I doubt any attorney would be able to tell you to sign a...
Worker who was training but wasn’t doing a good job was let go.After that she filed a claim that she fell and hurt her knee/hand
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Answered on February 26, 2025
I agree with my colleagues: If you have work comp insurance, why not let them handle it? That's what they're there for.
Will I be able to find a third attorney for my workers comp case
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Answered on February 25, 2025
I agree with Mr. Borah that it will be more challenging to find a third (or fourth) attorney. Not impossible though. But bigger picture is why have...
Can I get worker’s compensation if I told my manager my back was hurting due to picking something wrong at work?
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Answered on February 25, 2025
I agree with Mr. Borah: Enough for what? To be considered a claim for workers' compensation benefits? If you have any doubt on whether they...
PD VS PDA?
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Answered on February 21, 2025
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking but generally PDAs (permanent disability advances) might start before a P&S report if there's a basis for...