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Can I sue a dentist for someone or himself for leaving a needle in front of garbage can under garbage which I poked myself?
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Answered on October 18, 2019
Agree with the prior response, you have a workers compensation claim since you were injured on the job. You associate the needle with the...
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Does my employer have more responsibility?
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Answered on October 14, 2019
I agree with Mr. McGowan. You should review your claim with an experienced workers compensation attorney. Your employer only owes you the...
My husband is applying for disability? Do we need a lawyer present for application appointment?
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Answered on October 02, 2019
My first question is - is your husband still working? You say that "he is currently in construction" although with many challenges. But if he is...
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Bill in collections from a single visit under an L&I claim?
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Answered on October 01, 2019
I think you are right. A visit to a doctor for the purpose of filing a claim is reimbursable by the Department (or the self insured employer, you...
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How can I be sure that I will be treated fairly settling my L & I claim and how can I get an estimate of what I will get?
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Answered on August 26, 2019
Time loss is paid at a percentage of your wages (60% if you are single, no dependents). The Department has to consider overtime, bonuses, etc. in...
Car accident- should I sign the medical waiver release of info or compile the records myself and send them the insurance co?
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Answered on July 30, 2019
Completely agree with Mr. Kelly. If your injuries required a year and a half of treatment, you should retain a competent attorney to handle the...
I had a minor car accident and resulted in total hip replacement surgery.insurance company offering $2.000 only?
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Answered on July 21, 2019
The car accident almost certainly didn't cause avascular necrosis but it may have "lit up" an asymptomatic condition. If the car accident made the...
Can I sue an employer for giving me shingles?
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Answered on June 27, 2019
If your doctor supports that your coworker is the source of the exposure, then yes, I think you have an occupational disease claim which arose...
I was injured at a Corp owned McDonald’s while working and injured my back, what should I do?
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Answered on February 23, 2019
I assume you have already filed a workers compensation claim. Under workers compensation the employer is immune from liability, even if your...
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I read ended someone however i don’t believe it’s 100% my fault?
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Answered on February 22, 2019
I generally agree with Mr. McGowan. The rear-ending driver is presumed to be at fault. The presumption is rebuttable and can be overcome if the...