QUESTION
What is my chance of settling pain in the hands due to hard labor?
Asked on Nov 10th, 2012 on Personal Injury - Florida
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Ronald A. Steinberg
About the same as flying. Workers compensation cases pay for the medical expenses to treat the job-related injury, and lost wages while you are getting treated.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2012 at 7:38 AM
Your question is so poorly worded and so few facts are provided that the best advice I can give you is to see a lawyer that practices in the area of workers' compensation.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 5:39 AM
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Not enough info here. If you are a worker and this problem was caused by your job you may get some help. See a good worker comp lawyer for his advice.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 1:42 AM
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Is this a worker's comp claim? If so, you can file a claim due to injuries that you incurred gradually over a period of time. There won't be any settlement for pain itself, though. If you have a permanent injury, you may be able to get a "schedule award" which is based on a formula depending on the extent of your disability and your rate of pay, offset by payments you have already received. But: you should get some advice as to whether the schedule award is your best option. Depending on your situation, you may be better off getting disability payments and having your medical expenses taken care of.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 2:26 AM
First, you need a complete medical evaluation of the cause of the pain in our hand. If it is work-related, then you need to consult with a plaintiff's lawyer who handles work-related injuries.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 12:55 AM
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If a doctor says it caused by repetitive trauma from work, you have a fair chance at a workers compensation claim.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 12:53 AM
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Depends on how long you have been complaining to doctors about it. In Montana, it might be called an occupational disease. You have one year from the time your medical records indicate you thought work was hurting your hands to file a claim. Other states may not be as liberal as Montana. Other states are more lenient.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 12:38 AM
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Without more information, I'm sorry but I can't respond to your question. I would need to know far more information, i.e., is this a worker's compensation case, a slip & fall case, an auto accident case, etc.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 12:38 AM