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It might be time to sit down with a Workers compensation attorney and see if you can either get more therapy approved or settle these claims out... Read Answer
The difficulty you are probably having is finding an attorney who handles federal workers compensation. My office handles workman's comp cases... Read Answer
You definitely would be better suited with an experienced attorney that knows the ins and outs of navigating through the worker's compensation... Read Answer
You can file your own appearance in the WC matter and ask for an informal hearing to discuss the issues with the Commissioner.
If you are clocked out and off of work property, you do not have a claim.
18% permanent partial disability rating will trigger a permanent partial disability payment. The amount you will receive will depend on your... Read Answer
It can take several weeks especially with Christmas in between. I would give it a month. You should have a lawyer for a matter such as... Read Answer
Your lawyer is entitled to receive 20% as a legal fee on your temporaty partial disability benefits. You will be required to perform job... Read Answer
Your employer does not have to keep your job open while you are out of work on workers' comp. You are entitled to contnue to receive WC... Read Answer
This will depend upon the time tables of your injury and certain other factors. Please give us a call if you would like assistance. Their... Read Answer
Do you have a workers compensation attorney? If you do, you should be discussing this matter with them. There are regulations in place... Read Answer
You need to consult with an experienced workers compensation attorney as soon as possible before you miss a deadline or make a mistake on your... Read Answer
I need to have more details about your case to give a proper answer. If you feel there was retaliation regarding a workers comp claim, you... Read Answer
The duration of every case varies. 7 years is a long time, but if he is still getting medical treatment and/or has not returned to work, that... Read Answer
If you were injured during the course of your employment, you medical bills will be covered. As far as wages, you have to be out of work for 3... Read Answer
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The customary fee in CT Workers' comp is 20%. In addition, there may be some file costs such as copies of medical records that have to be... Read Answer
You are required to sign a release of medical information. I am not sure who is refusing to provide that information. The doctor's office... Read Answer
This type of injury should be covered under your employer's workers compensation insuranceand receive medical care and lost wages. For more... Read Answer
Most importantly, time is of the essence! When did this happen? Have you filed the appropriate paperwork? Do you have an attorney? I would... Read Answer
Generally, an offer to settle can be revoked at any time until it is accepted. If you did not accept the offer, no contract was formed. ... Read Answer
Not necessarily (although it is always a good idea). If the case is not contested and everything is smooth with the insurance company you may not. ... Read Answer
Not a very good idea.
CT law requires you to be out three (3) days to receive WC wage payments for an accepted claim.
- Tony Sheffy
Neither where you live or where you work. Your Workers Comp case is in the state where you got hurt so you need a lawyer in that state since each... Read Answer