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| hurt at work | 11/15/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: i was passing meds and slipped on the stair case 3 steps fell on my buttocks and back there was ...
A: Worker's Comp rules vary state to state so the best thing to do is to cover your bases and: -check ...
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| Workers Comp | 11/6/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: In November of 1999 I was working for the State of Florida Department of Corrections, when I ...
A: Im at a loss but I will say that the claim is through Florida so that is where the actions need to ...
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| Worker's Compensation in Missouri | 10/31/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: i work in a union store in Missouri. Just recently i was injured while on the job. My manager pulled ...
A: Okay each state is different, and a union also varies the rules and laws. But the rule of thumb is ...
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| Workers Compensation | 10/23/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I am a police officer in Texas. I know you said you could answer questions about Utah, but I am ...
A: Sorry to hear about this accident and ill try to guess. As for it being generic I'm not sure, each ...
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| fired while out on a workmans comp injury | 10/8/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I was burned on my hand at work and had to leave and go to the emergency room, I was treated and ...
A: Yes he can, as sad as that is there is no reason required for termination. I would file for your ...
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| husband died while in a company truck | 9/29/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My husband was at job site loaded up some kind of metal in back of company truck and left the job ...
A: I am so sorry to read about your husband’s sudden death, but I agree with the lawyer – how could you ...
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| who pays for the doctor? | 9/10/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My husband was injured at work about a year and a half ago. We have only been to the doctors that ...
A: I would imagine that Workers Comp should pay for the doctor if it was ordered by the courts, but you ...
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| 180 Day Termination Due To Work-Related Injury. | 9/6/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: While at work, I had a work-related accident and fell approximately 10-12 feet and broke my left ...
A: According to the Missouri Workers Compensation Law the insurance is mandatory and waivers are not, ...
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| Can company fire you when on Workman Comp | 8/27/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I live in Georgia. After being in a head on collision in a company vehicle on May 2, 2008 while on ...
A: I am sorry to read about your work-related injury, it sounds like you’ve been through a lot. I would ...
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| wokerman in texas | 8/25/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: sorry of lengthy question! but I haven't got a response from workmans comp from first injury or ...
A: I am sorry to read about your work-related injury, it sounds like you’ve been through a lot. I would ...
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| workman comp | 8/12/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: does the employer have to pay a monthly fee to workman comp.? or do they only have to pay when ...
A: WC laws and regulations vary widely state to state so you can look up your stated WC laws and ...
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| job | 8/6/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: CAN MY EMPLOYER FIRE ME FOR ABENCES WHILE I'M UNDER DOCTORS CARE AND WORKMANS COMP injured at work ...
A: Utah does not allow for a employee to sue the employer for a work comp injury. After the doctor ...
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| job | 8/6/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: CAN MY EMPLOYER FIRE ME FOR ABENCES WHILE I'M UNDER DOCTORS CARE AND WORKMANS COMP injured at work
A: In Utah yes they can fire you. However its not recommended do to the fact that you are still going ...
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| hurt my back hip pain in hip lhigh and leg | 8/5/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I was working for Texas Aging and Disablity. I was working in food service.I have been hurt about 3 ...
A: You need to hire a workers comp lawyer when you are refused benefits to which you are entitled, are ...
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| register short | 7/29/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I worked for a small company for a couple of months then quit. They called me back to work part ...
A: I really couldn’t say if the company can legally remove missing funds from your pay, I guess it ...
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| W/C AND THE CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE | 7/20/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I AM A TEACHERS ASST IN NJ. I WORK AT A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR DISABLED CHILDREN.MY QUESTION HAS 2 ...
A: Okay each state is different and in Utah you would be able to ask that your case be taken to your ...
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| Possible Future Disability Issue | 7/20/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I was sitting in a computer chair about two weeks ago, and after getting up I had a burning pain ...
A: Okay the injury is classic of lower back problems or nerve damage in the l-5 or s-1 region. Now as ...
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| WORKERS COMP | 6/29/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I manage a seasonal swim & tennis club and have a staff of 15. Today while one of my employees was ...
A: That depends on the break or was it a lunch where he was off duty? if he was off the clock its going ...
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| Don't know what to do. | 6/25/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: The day I told my employer that I needed surgery for my injury they fired me... Now I have no ...
A: Well in Utah the company does not have to keep you on. But the work comp does have to still pay for ...
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| work comp and returning to work | 6/24/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: My mother fell at her place of work in california. she was minimally injured and had to undergo ...
A: The employer can not refuse to bring her back due to the injury, if they are made to set a ergonomic ...
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| Workmans Compensation | 6/23/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: My spouse recently got diagnosed with carpal tunnel because of repetitive actions at work. His ...
A: According to Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Law: Waiting Period For Comp Benefits After ...
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| workmans comp vs. FMLA | 6/13/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I live in Maryland ANSWER: work comp is for on the job injuries, FMLA is for long term leave for ...
A: Well if they put you on FLMA they were making a mistake as long as its a work comp injury your ...
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| workmans comp vs. FMLA | 6/12/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I live in Maryland ANSWER: work comp is for on the job injuries, FMLA is for long term leave for ...
A: I am not sure what your talking about if you were transporting for your job then its a work comp ...
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| after workmans comp | 6/12/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I live in NM and am covered by AIG. I was in a semi truck accident 8/4/2007 and broke my right arm ...
A: at 7.5 percent it would be normally 66% of your earning for a period of normally 6 years. So you ...
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| after workmans comp | 6/11/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I live in NM and am covered by AIG. I was in a semi truck accident 8/4/2007 and broke my right arm ...
A: The doctors will decided when you are fit to return to work or when your at maximum medical. Then ...
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| NJ Workmans Compensation | 6/4/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I have been an RN for 22 yrs, most all in ER. The last 5 yrs. I worked in a trauma center loved my ...
A: Wow, I am so sorry to read about your horrific experience – your life has changed forever., but ...
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| probation period | 6/4/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I was hurt on job in PA after 60 days, went on workers comp for 5 weeks. I was allowed to do light ...
A: I'm sorry I can not answer with any degree of knowledge, but I will say most states are written with ...
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| getting paid for doctor appointments | 6/2/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I was just wondering if a person is injured on the job should that company pay for all time that is ...
A: Worker's Comp rules vary state to state so the best thing to do is to cover your bases and check ...
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| neuropathy | 6/2/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: can you tell me what neuropathy means? Can you get that from work? thanks ANSWER: here is a clip ...
A: Im sorry but with the multi state injury and the time line involved I would say get an attorney. ...
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| neuropathy | 6/2/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: can you tell me what neuropathy means? Can you get that from work? thanks
A: here is a clip from a site about Neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the most common ...
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| hurt at work | 5/31/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: My question is how do or can I get compensated from an on site injury I work in the dental field as ...
A: Okay right and fair, file a report. Your employer will not get a increase unless they are getting ...
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| injured workers rights | 4/10/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: My daughter got injured at work. She works in a hospital and went into a patients room and slipped ...
A: I am sorry to hear that and here is what will happen. First she has to report to the therapy. But ...
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| Comp in PA | 4/9/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I am an RN in an office. 2 weeks ago; I stood up from my desk with a few "light" charts in my hand & ...
A: I am sorry to read about your work-related injury, it sounds like you’ve been through a lot. I would ...
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| WCB and loss of life | 3/16/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: recently my Father lost his life while at work operating a piece of heavy equipment which toppled ...
A: I live in West Vancouver myself and I’m sorry to read about the loss of your Father. You really do ...
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| COLLECTIONS AND W/C BILLING | 3/4/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: I am a w/c billing coordinator. I am sick and tired of dealing with rude collection agencies. I ...
A: The laws regulating any collector is government and state. But here is the trick to collections as I ...
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| Who is responsible for for the W.C. Benefits Pensylvania , Texax or Florida | 3/3/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: My Stepfather was working for a company whose head office is based out of Pennsylvania. A large part ...
A: I would take this to an attorney to see what they think. They can not force a move and even if he is ...
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| Can I file a lawsuit | 2/22/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: I work for a nursing agency and was injured whiled at duty. I am receiving WC, but can I file a ...
A: please excuse my late response (ongoing computer challenges)! I’m not a lawyer, but why would you ...
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| work injury | 2/15/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: "i hurt my neck while shoveling on my job,ive done everything the company has asked me to ...
A: Well if you know people that got comp right off the bat then maybe your not getting your rights ...
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| injury at work | 2/15/2008 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
Q: i hurt my neck while shoveling on my job,ive done everything the company has asked me to related to ...
A: According to the Iowa Division of Workers' Compensation: “the Waiting Period For Comp Benefits After ...
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| NJ workman compensation | 2/13/2008 | James Saylor |
Q: NJ workman compensation laws basically work like this, you get injured,you see a wc Dr. he decides ...
A: I'm not sure. I have never seen a company that can stop medical. Even a settlement still has a ...
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