I was injured on the job in July 2013. The company doctor diagnosed me for a knee sprain and said I could return to work.

The insurance company does not have to pay your bills or your time off unless you prove to an arbitrator that you had a work injury, that the work...

Is it ethical for self-insured company to request petitioner to pay for surgery through his/her group health insurance?

This is not unusual. When the employer denies treatment under comp and you get a generic denial letter advising treatment should go through group...

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How many times do I have to see a vocational rehabilitation counselor before I receive my settlement?

Insurance carriers treat injured workers like numbers, not humans. Their job is to limit what you get. Hire a qualified lawyer in your area. If...

Work Comp Case out of Chicago , Illinois: Does anyone think I need to get different help?

If you settled the case with an agreement by the employer to pay past medical and fund a MSA for future work related treatment in a manner and...

Yes there are companies out there, but I always advise my clients against obtaining such a loan because the interest is crazy and you never know...

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Can your seek and accept employment in another facility while on light duty/workers comp with your current employer?

As my colleagues said, you need to talk with your attorney or retain one. However, if you are working light duty for the same employer at another...

Going to receive a workman's comp settlement want to know if my ex wife can file to get any of it for child support.

Most likely yes, particularly if you are in arrears. Check with your family lawyer, the terms of the reduction, and family court. You will be...

Do I have the right to request all paperwork involving my case from the temp service I work for

You have the right to ask, but they don't have to give it to you without either a subpoena from a work comp arbitrator or after sending them a...

Can take another job offer(making 2x what imake now) If i jus injured my rt shoulder(shoulder impingement &trape spasm)

You can accept the new job, but it may affect your existing comp case. You need to hire a qualified work comp attorney in your geographic area to...

Doi have a case? I injured my shoulder at work on Wednesday.Dr DiDiagnosed me with shoulder impingement & trape spasm

It sounds like you have two claims. First is cumulative or repetitive trauma through the date you gave notice to your supervisor. The second is...