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| work comp | 11/17/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: I HAD A QME EXAM OCT 6TH .. THE QME DOCTOR PUT SEVRAL RESTRICTIONS ON ME .SD OF NOW MY COMPANY IS ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your restrictions, but if your doctor put new restrictions on you then you ...
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| Calif. Workers Comp. Settlement | 11/17/2009 | Nancy Wallace |
Q: My QME report found me to be 11% permanament and stationary. My injury was on July 14,2008 and found ...
A: Eleven percent Permanent Disability (11 %) at 2006 - 2008 rates is $7877.50 at paid at $230/week for ...
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| form117 | 11/16/2009 | Nancy Wallace |
Q: I LIVE IN MASS.AND RECENTLY SIGNED A FORM 117.BEFORE WE LEFT THE REALIZED THE EMPLOYER NEVER SIGNED ...
A: I am ONLY admitted to practice law in California, so I cannot answer this question (we have no such ...
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| Let go bc of attendance from work injury | 11/15/2009 | Nancy Wallace |
Q: and after only 3 days that their dr let me stay home to rest i had to go back to work on a sat and ...
A: It's definitely time for a lawyer. If you can prove the only reason the employer punished you is ...
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| Hurt at mcdonalds. | 11/10/2009 | Nancy Wallace |
Q: I started work for McDonald's In the begging of October of 09. 11/01/09 at 9:30 pm I went to tidy up ...
A: Initial Lawyer consultations are free (typically), so YES YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Be CERTAIN ...
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| workers compensation | 10/26/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: now after surgery and a few months they are telling him that he needs to come back to work otherwise ...
A: the company does not have to hold the job but if they fire him with out another possition and your ...
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| Fired | 10/24/2009 | Nancy Wallace |
Q: My husbands uncle was fired for a hand injury at work, he had taken vacation to get his injury ...
A: I must assume this is in California (If he is not, disregard this, as it may not apply): IF YOur ...
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| work comp | 10/21/2009 | Nancy Wallace |
Q: I work 1 full-time and 1 part-time job. Now I got hurt on my part time job and they were able to ...
A: The Insurer/Employer needs to (1) be notified you are missing a second job, e.g., fax a paycheck ...
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| Workmans comp during 90day probation and company benefits | 10/14/2009 | Nancy Wallace |
Q: If an employee is injured and claims workmans comp during their 90-day probation, can the company ...
A: Refusing benefits should NOT follow a work injury generally. That said, if you are unable to ...
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| Compromise and Release Settlement and Medicare | 9/27/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: Over 15 years ago I suffered a work related back injury that required surgery. I was placed on perm. ...
A: first im sorry for your ailment. Now okay as for your work comp settlement offer I would seek an ...
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| denial letter | 9/21/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: I had been seeing a doctor for tendonitis since last year 07/08 (work related) because my job doctor ...
A: I would fight this, you did not say if this was in Ut, but in any state they will lose the claim ...
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| injury pay | 9/3/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: I was hurt on the job and was sent to the clinic which I recieved 3 days of extensive physical ...
A: Most states have a wait period before you can collect. In Utah where I am, the law says you have to ...
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| workman's comp | 9/2/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Can my employer prohibit me from performing light duty work, telling me that do light duty work ...
A: Hey Michael, In most states it is perfectly legal for employer's to terminate employees after a ...
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| hurt at work | 8/29/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I recently took a job at a 8 unit building/ I pay half the rent and I get half off the rent. It is ...
A: You need to talk to the Worker’s Comp division in your state and see what they recommend. Not all ...
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| Workmans comp injury | 8/29/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I recently got hurt on the job, and I sprained my ankle. I am being treated for my injury, and I ...
A: It's not really that simple, you could still get let go within 3 months and they can legally say you ...
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| Workers Comp statue of limitations | 8/26/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My husband had surgery twice when working for a meat packing company (carpal tunnel) now he has some ...
A: I seriously doubt it as I think even if you tried, they would argue you can't prove the injury is ...
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| old claims | 8/24/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: Almost 3 years ago, I was working as an aircraft refueler in New Hampshire. The morning after an ...
A: I would say yes. As I am used to claims in Utah that is how it would happen here. I would seek to ...
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| IME Doctor's | 8/17/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I was seriously injured on my job in Oct. of 2007. A few weeks had passed by, I recieved ...
A: Perhaps I am not following, but the "Case Manager" is the person who handles the file, this is ...
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| Current work injury/ Light Duty | 8/17/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: I currently work for General Motors, while training on a new job that didn't have a shaft guard on ...
A: Well sorry to hear about your injury, and its sad that things like this have to happen. As for ...
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| On the job back injury 20 years ago | 7/10/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: My wife injured her back at work 20 years ago and had a spinal fusion because of the injury. She ...
A: okay when she settled did they settle at 100% disabled? or did they only give her a percentage? most ...
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| WORKERS COMP. V. FMLA | 7/3/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I was injured on the job on IN 08, taken off work etc...etc...etc...my one Dr. sent me back to work ...
A: I'm not that familiar with FMLA but it's regulation #29 CFR 825.214 does state: On return from ...
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| Hurt at work | 7/3/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I hurt my back at work. I first thought i just had a sprain but it turns out to be a prolapsed ...
A: The first thing you need to do is to submit a "Report of Accident" - you can all the forms you'll ...
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| Workman's Comp and FMLA | 6/23/2009 | Josh Myers |
Q: My husband works for a furniture store in Illinois. He was injured at work, went to the Dr on their ...
A: There is nowhere in the law where this is specifically addressed. My position is that it is not ...
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| 2 opinion | 6/18/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I live in cali and I would like to know how would I go about getting a second opinion without go to ...
A: According to the Dept of Industrial Relations and the California Labor Code sections 4062.3(j); ...
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| will using priviate insurance hurt my claim? | 6/14/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: Last year I made my employer aware that I was having pain in my hands at my computer job. I was ...
A: Seeking medical advice from your own GP and trying non-invasive therapies first should not interfere ...
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| employee injured | 6/13/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am a fairly new business owner. One of my employees was injured over the weekend. I took employee ...
A: Yes you are responsible. I don't know which state you live in so I can't give you specific advice, ...
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| Force to return to work from IME | 6/8/2009 | Josh Myers |
Q: I have been off of work from 2007 to 2008 for low back pain,in 2008 I had four surgeries, now my ...
A: Every state has different laws. I practice in Missouri and Illinois and that certainly is not the ...
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| workers comp say they wont pay | 6/3/2009 | Josh Myers |
Q: If i have surgery after workers comp already per approved it then they call the day before and give ...
A: They can do whatever they want until someone makes them do otherwise. In some states, they don't ...
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| Family Workers | 6/2/2009 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am in California. Do you have to carry worker's compensation for family workers? If I employ a ...
A: California's system of worker's compensation (workman's comp) is compulsory, meaning that employers ...
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| Work injury | 5/20/2009 | Josh Myers |
Q: I was injured at work and now my employer wants to change my appointment times and not pay me for my ...
A: It all depends on the state you are in and they're respective work comp laws. I practice in ...
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| question about workers comp/light duty | 5/10/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: I am a cna in tennessee, I am currently receiving workers comp for a shoulder injury. I am doing ...
A: I can not say for sure in TN, as each state is different but in Utah the right to work means they ...
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| Work when Dr says No | 4/9/2009 | Josh Myers |
Q: I'm on an IL workman comp leave for a hand injury. My doctor says I am to be off work, however, my ...
A: Well - should keep him well informed of your status. Generally, this includes sending the doctors ...
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| workmans comp injury | 3/16/2009 | Josh Myers |
Q: i was injured at work in 2007 and was off work for six monthe due to my shoulder. the doctor told me ...
A: This all depends on your states laws. But generally, work comp will cover you for on the job ...
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| Insurance | 3/13/2009 | Josh Myers |
Q: I had a job injury on my knee 2005. Had artho surg on it. Workman's comp made a settlement,kept ...
A: Cliff - this is an answer better left for a worker's compensation attorney in your state. As a ...
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| i hurt my neck at work. they denied my claim | 3/13/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: I NEED SURGERY. THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH MY JOB HAS NOT LISTENED TO ME AND I AM ON A LEAVE OF ABSENCE ...
A: Sorry to hear that you got hurt. Well okay in Utah unless you were not employed directly to the ...
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| I feel harassed | 3/6/2009 | Josh Myers |
Q: I hurt my shoulder on a Thursday called my boss, he told me can I finish up the rest of my work and ...
A: What your boss is doing probably does go beyond what the law requires for your state. But remember, ...
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| workers insurance claim | 2/20/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: what if i can only work part time due to mu back will they reinburse me the difference do i need a ...
A: okay in the state of Utah here is how it works. You will be paid on this injury till you can return ...
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| Worker's Compensation | 2/12/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: I worked for Pepsi Bottling Group last Summer and I hurt my back. I was reaching for a grape soda ...
A: Well the claim should still be active, you can take the claim to your own doctor and have them look. ...
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| My sister | 1/27/2009 | James Saylor |
Q: My sister fell at work and was injured. The work comp claim is NOT being disputed in any way, ...
A: Okay first I'm sorry for your sister. Now as for the company being its own insurance is possible, I ...
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| Worker's Rights / Compensation | 1/21/2009 | Josh Myers |
Q: My brother works at a hardwood plant, and cut his finger on a metal band that kept the item ...
A: Probably. Every state is different on their rules. But generally, if you are hurt at work, and ...
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