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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Workers comp | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I ruptured my biceps tendon on the job and had to have surgery to repair it. When i reported it to ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering first off. According to the law the company can do almost ... | |
| workers comp | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: an employee on a big piece of equipment broke my ankle at work. Can that company not allow me to ... A: Yes the company may terminate you in Utah after an accident stating that you can no longer perform ... | |
| workers compensation | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: my husband was killed in a construction accident several years ago - i have been receiving workers ... A: Sorry about your loss, after checking with the Utah labor commission this is what is stated for the ... | |
| help | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: injection, and am still being treated with severe pain. I lost my home because what I am getting ... A: Im sorry but each state has their own laws and regulations. I know the rules for the State of Utah. ... | |
| cortisone shot | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: If i choose not to have a cortisone shot,cause i dont want in my body,can they terminate my case ? A: Not if there is a just reason. You cant refuse treatment if it is the only course of action. But if ... | |
| work related injury | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I got hurt on October 20 2009.I had drive myself to the job site office to get a accident ... A: You should have received a letter of denial from work comp. As for the pay yes it should have been ... | |
| workmen's comp and disbility | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a two-fold question. I have been out of work since October 2009 from a fall at work resulting ... A: First I'm sorry to hear about your injury. Okay to answer your questions first they should have said ... | |
| Settlement Negotations and/or arbitration | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Have future medical care from permanent disability, went to court for repeated denial of medical ... A: Once it goes to court and arbitration you are dealing with a state level time frame. So there is no ... | |
| work injury | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: is it legal for an employer to fire you, when a work comp claim was denied but yet under the care of ... A: In the state of Utah it is not illegal for an employer to fire you even after a claim. I would ... | |
| modified work | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: do you have to be available 24/7 if you are able to return to modified work or are there any limits ... A: There is no set date for your work. But the company should let you know in advance that you are ... | |
| lower back injury | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: How much compensation am i looking at roughly ? Cheers. A: compensation is based of your salary, a time set like 6 years. And a percent of disability. So it ... | |
| Company is taking step against me | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: this is ram , i worked on a company tat have about 50 employees in it , no appointment letter or an ... A: I am not able to answer this because I deal in workers compensation. But I will say in the state of ... | |
| l slipped face 1st in work while carrying an empty bread tray | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: i slipped in work end of a shift carry a bread tray, out of 1 room into another i went flat on my ... A: well when you see the doctor for the work release he should give you your release restrictions. The ... | |
| IME/Workers comp | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Was injured at work. W/C sent me to various doctors: Chiro, PT and Neuro Spine Specialist, (he was ... A: You will write him directly about your results. Make sure you have it signed for that way you have ... | |
| IME/Workers comp | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: Was injured at work. W/C sent me to various doctors: Chiro, PT and Neuro Spine Specialist, (he was ... A: Very much so and also a violation of patient doctor privilege, I would suggest a written request ... | |
| back injury | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: i'm a truck driver and was terminated from employment because of built up points against the ... A: Okay its not to late you need to file a first report of injury. You notified your boss im guessing ... | |
| workers comp | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: i worked in a restaurant when i hurt my back i found out working there with the injury was making it ... A: I am sorry I cant answer that for sure. Each state has its own laws and rules, and my experience is ... | |
| workers comp | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: i worked in a restaurant when i hurt my back i found out working there with the injury was making it ... A: Sorry for the delay but have been dealing with a surgery of my own. Okay first in Utah the work comp ... | |
| Settlements | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: What is the average monetary settlement in NH for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome? How long could ... A: There is no set settlement in the state of Ut, for any injury. The settlement is based on your ... | |
| issues at work | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: i was injured on the job and it resulted in ankle surgery. A week after my surgery my manager called ... A: im sorry first for how long it has taken me to get back to you. As for your claim you should have ... | |
| workmans comp. | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: 30th 2009, I got on my jack and was going forward and as I was I noticed I was going pretty fast so ... A: okay first im going to tell you to get an attorney. You will need them on your side, most cases in ... | |
| work comp | 11/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| workers compensation | 10/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Compromise and Release Settlement and Medicare | 9/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| denial letter | 9/21/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| injury pay | 9/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| old claims | 8/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Current work injury/ Light Duty | 8/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| On the job back injury 20 years ago | 7/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| question about workers comp/light duty | 5/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| i hurt my neck at work. they denied my claim | 3/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| workers insurance claim | 2/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Worker's Compensation | 2/12/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| My sister | 1/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| hurt on the job | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: on jan 2nd i took a fall on the job and reinjured an old back injury. but i was working -passed ... A: Each state is different to the actual numbers they use will change. But what normally happens is ... | |
| injured and fired same day | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I was injured at work and fired same day . I file for unemployment benefits and my employer denied ... A: sorry to hear about the accident. Okay well depends on the state your in on rather or not you have ... | |
| Worker compensation in Michigan | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I got hurt at work in 1998 and when i was filling butter to return to work they fired me,and i been ... A: sorry to hear about your injury. In the state of Utah you may have the case taken to your doctor or ... | |
| Workers Comp | 11/6/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Worker's Compensation in Missouri | 10/31/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Workers Compensation | 10/23/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| fired while out on a workmans comp injury | 10/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| job | 8/6/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| job | 8/6/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| W/C AND THE CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE | 7/20/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Possible Future Disability Issue | 7/20/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| WORKERS COMP | 6/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Don't know what to do. | 6/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| work comp and returning to work | 6/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| workmans comp vs. FMLA | 6/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| workmans comp vs. FMLA | 6/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| after workmans comp | 6/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| after workmans comp | 6/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| probation period | 6/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| neuropathy | 6/2/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| neuropathy | 6/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| hurt at work | 5/31/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| injured workers rights | 4/10/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| COLLECTIONS AND W/C BILLING | 3/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Who is responsible for for the W.C. Benefits Pensylvania , Texax or Florida | 3/3/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| work injury | 2/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| NJ workman compensation | 2/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1988 injury | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I was hurt on April 1988, working for Pepsi cola. I received life time medical in a settlement in ... A: Im not sure of the law your refering to, but never sell out your rights. Companies dont want to pay ... | |
| heat exhaustion/ no air conditioner/ truck driver | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I work in Florida. The air conditioner in the truck I am driving does not work and Iam constantly in ... A: Well state laws differ so I can not answer this with any kind of guaranty but I have experience ... | |
| L-O-N-G, HARD Road! | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I have been going through this process since 1999. I initially injured my neck and back and was sent ... A: I'm sorry for all the pain and suffering you are going through. And they also do everything to make ... | |
| Layoff | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: My brother was injured on the job. He was accidently knocked over and fell and injured his wrist ... A: I'm sorry for the delay in my answer to your question. The answer is yes they can lay off even on ... | |
| work comp and disability | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: My son was injured at work three years ago and still has not received his comp or disability...he ... A: Well the law varies but the claim should have been settled when he went in. If the lawyer is suing ... | |
| question about light duty | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: I was involved in an auto accident on 10/26/07. I was on he company car sitting at stop light when I ... A: Okay I'm sorry for your loss. First ill say that your doctors slip is the rules you follow. The ... | |
| When can i file a claim? | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: A Friend of mine was hurt ON the job in MN. Her hand was caught in a machine and her skin was ... A: Well to start I would like to say I am familiar with UT. Each state is different in its laws and its ... | |
| 2nd on the job back injury | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I work for a municipality in Tennessee and earlier this year, I had an accident in a government ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your injury first. OK well I am not familiar with Tennessee laws but I would ... | |
| Handicap parking | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: Can an office building designate handicap parking for "visitors" and "employees" or can any ... A: Well being disabled my self I have always been told that any open handy cap spot is open for you. ... | |
| Workmens Compensation | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: What are Mo Laws? Will it effective me in the future for me looking for a job? Can A job ask on a ... A: Ok well I don't know MO laws but there are some of these I can answer. Work comp will not affect ... | |
| employees workman's comp claims are not being paid | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I work for a 120 bed nursing home in Florida. Staff of 175-180. Many employees have complained of ... A: You can verify that a company is covered with by contacting the labor department. Or by calling the ... | |
| workmans comp | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know when it becomes a workmans comp claim? My son was leaving a worksite which he ... A: I dont know about Massachusetts, but if you are in a company car then you are still covered under ... | |
| workman comp claim | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I was injured at work on an elev,and also was stuck on it for about 1 1/2 hrs. before help arrived. ... A: Well I am not sure if what state you are in but in Utah they only have to make up 66% of wages. So ... | |
| Workman's Comp | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a small business in PA. A part-time employee who enters our tuition ledger did a lot of ... A: I am sorry but I am familiar with Utah work comp. However as the owner of the company you should ... | |
| workmans comp | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: If you're on workmans comp due to a work related injury, is it legal for the company you work for to ... A: In Utah you cant be fired. Unless you are released by the doctor you would still get paid the same ... | |
| multiple injuries what can I expect | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: My name is Bonnie and I live in Shreveport Louisiana. I fell off a chair at work in 2001. I called ... A: Well I am sorry about you problems, and your story is typical for companies. Most companies keep ... | |
| Injured @16 W/C Settlement | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: Saylor I live in Louisiana right outside of Baton rouge. When I was 16 years old I was injured on ... A: Well first I would like to say how sorry I am that you have went through so much. But to answer ... | |
| employee termination under WC | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I am in the state of Missouri. Can we as the employer terminate an employee who is currently out on ... A: You are the first employer to use me so I am flattered. As for the question, most states follow a ... | |
| have trouble getting workman's comp to pay | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend got his fingers cut off if a table saw at his workplace. He has been getting workman's ... A: You should have gotten notice of your change of status. As for the changing of the case worker they ... | |
| W/C question | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: my name is Jim, I am in NH but I think that the laws are mostly the same in all states.I have had a ... A: Sorry to hear about your injury first off. Second the laws vary allot in each state. But they can ... | |
| Using The System | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: This is going to be the opposite kind of question you are probably used to. My husband works with a ... A: Ok you were right I am not used to this kind of question. But I believe I can answer some of your ... | |
| Back Injury | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jeff Rhew I work in the masonry field here in Utah. I hurt my back lifting spec mix and ... A: Well, I am sorry about your injury. But good news, in the state of Utah a employer does not have the ... | |
| heartattack | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a family member who died on the job of a heartattack what will workmens comp cover of that. A: I need to know what state your in to be able to help with the question. But as far as I am aware, ... | |
| Workers Comp//Heart attack | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I suffered a heart attack while on the job in July. Had quad bypass surgery and still have 2 other ... A: Sorry to hear about your heart attack and following problems. But to start this unless your heart ... | |
| workmans comp | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: my brother works for a company installing windows. He gets a 1099 at the end of the year so i ... A: Ok off the start I would need to know 1099-what. There are several 1099s and allot of exceptions. ... | |
| WC Award | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this. I received a Permanent Partial Disability rating from the Judge ... A: Well that is a question I have thought of several times my self. So what I found in Utah is that ... | |
| PA Worker's Compensation | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: My claim for worker's compensation for carpal tunnel has been denied. Do I have to continue to use ... A: sorry to hear about the Carpal Tunnel injury. First I would like to say I deal with Utah Worker's ... | |
| workers comp | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: i was injured 6-5-05, with a wrist injury, i was out of work 1 year, while out of work i was ... A: Wow sorry to hear about your injury and run of bad luck. Ok I deal with Utah work comp first, so if ... | |
| WORKERS COMP FINAL SETTLEMENT | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: TORE SHOULDER 3 places, surgery,fixed,off 1 1/2 years back at same company for a year now. state ... A: Well California is a strange place for work comp. The overpay is due to them paying you when you ... | |
| Need help with workmanscomp | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: my question is; I had an injury to my knee about 5 to 6 weeks ago, I have a claim and am being ... A: first sorry about your knee. Now about your question, if you think you are ready to return to work ... | |
| Back to work? | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: My husband has worked in construction for 15 years without incident. Two weeks ago a worker dropped ... A: Sorry to here about your husbands injury to his arm. But in Utah your in luck. If the doctor's ... | |
| work comp retailation | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: I injured myself on the job one year ago and had to have knee surgery, just two months ago i began ... A: First off let me say that I am sorry for your injury. Now lets get to your rights. If this injury ... | |
| hurt from years of lifting | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: how long cn you wi until you file for a claim my husband been out since end of march 2006 nd has ... A: Well from the subject line you stated that this is from years of lifting. If this is the case you ... | |
| Injured Again? | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: I was injured in Utah. I have moved to Florida. I had back surgery and reached Maximum Medical ... A: Im sorry for your injury and no pain is like the pain in your back. OK to start the covarage on your ... | |
| Bank injury/attorney/no insurance | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: I know I am in the wrong state but I thought I would give yea a shot and see what you thought. Here ... A: I am sorry for your injury and i do know the pain you are going through. First here is the MN ... | |
| Relocating | 1/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been out of work on workers compensation since June 20, 2005 because of restrictions the ... A: Well I dont know what state your in so I cant ansewer what the law says. I can tell you that they ... | |
| Workmenscomp injury at work | 12/2/2005 |
| Q: What type of attorney to get? I know you have to specifically find someone who has done ... A: Ok sorry it took so long for me to reply. But i will try to help. First as for the attorney id ... | |
| termination laws while under doctors care | 10/26/2005 |
| Q: can a employer terminate an employee while under a workers comp doctors care A: If it were because of the accident then yes it would be wrong. If you refused to do somthing your ... | |
| Is case closed? | 10/17/2005 |
| Q: This is a CA WC question I hope you can answer. I just want to know if after the WC Judge's findings ... A: I cannot say for sure in CA but it might work somthing like this. When a Judge awards the case you ... | |
| LAY OFF AFTER INJURY | 10/5/2005 |
| Q: MY WIFE, WHO WORKS IN THE OPERATORS UNION WAS HURT ON THE JOB, THE EMPLOYER TOOK HER THE HOSPITAL, ... A: Im sorry to hear about the injury and your right to question them. First i would say that union work ... | |
| work appeal | 9/8/2005 |
| Q: I need more infomation on CA law for appeals for work injury. what to do do i need to go to a lawyer ... A: Well Elizabeth each state has its own rules in Workers comp. but there is a good chance that you ... | |
| Workers Compensation | 7/27/2005 |
| Q: I live in Tennessee and am a licensed acupuncturist. Someone told me that worker's compensation or ... A: Out here in Utah It is the insurance company or Workers comp company that handles the claim. The ... | |
| Settlement? | 4/13/2005 |
| Q: I asked you a question before and you were helpful. I've been through WC issues for 7 years with ... A: Well Im sorry for the problems you are having but it is part of there game. If they think you are ... | |
| Back Injury on the Job??? | 4/13/2005 |
| Q: Good Morning, A girlfriend of mine hurt her back on the job two days ago. She went to her ... A: Well I have seen this before and have talked to others that have had it happen. I dont know if it ... | |
| injury and disability | 3/25/2005 |
| Q: I was "let go" by my employer (the state of ND), because I could no longer do my job. That came ... A: First off i would like to say im sorry for your pain. You didnt say how you got injured but by what ... | |
| IME | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: I've been through the ringer with a back injury. I eventually had back surgery and am now in the ... A: I can relate to your situation. It is my experience to only trust my own doctor. If you are being ... | |
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