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Workers Compensation could potentially be liable for the shoulder, hip, and wrist injuries. In order for the Carrier to accept these injuries... Read Answer
We hand Florida state specific claims but would be more than happy to get you in contact with an attorney who handles Federal claims.
We... Read Answer
Under the Florida Workers' Compensation law there are a few instances when an outside entity can take a portion or all of your settlement. The... Read Answer
Under the current law you may be eligible for missed wage benefits. There are many factors that may determine eligibility. For instance,... Read Answer
Unfortunately, before the workers compensation insurance carrier may be responsible for any lost wage benefits as a result of your work injury, you... Read Answer
Under the current workers compensation law, if your employer does not have available work within your restrictions, you may be eligible for Temporary... Read Answer
Even with preexisting injuries to your back, you may be eligible for workers compensation benefits as a result of your work place accident.... Read Answer
Under Florida law, a claim or petition for benefits is forever barred unless it is filed within two years of either the date of injury or if... Read Answer
Generally an injured worker has thirty days to report an injury arising out of and in the course of employment to his or her employer. Fla.... Read Answer
Just as there is no requirement that you settle your Workers' Compensation claim, there likewise is no requirement that the employer/carrier settle.... Read Answer
This would be covered by workers' comp if it occurred in California, assuming you were still on the employer's premises. You should make sure your... Read Answer
Mr. Caldwell,
You must weigh the advantages of choosing long term disability over workers' compensation lost wages. It sounds as if your treating... Read Answer
Mr. Caldwell,
Workers' Compensation will pay for your injury so long as the authorized doctors indicate that you require further treatment. Your... Read Answer
Pat,
You are entitled to a travel reimbursement to and from all authorized Workers' Compensation physician/doctor's appointments. The Workers'... Read Answer
Mr. Coldwell,
Workers' Compensation law in Florida does not provide for damages for pain and suffering. Florida provides for a no fault... Read Answer
Mr.Kerrigan,
You certainly have an injury that is covered by Workers' Compensation law. You are entitled to medical treatment and lost wages for... Read Answer
Dear Tiffany,
Florida does not have a specific law or statute when dealing with overtime employment issues. Florida follows the Federally enacted,... Read Answer
You have 3 years from date of injury to file your OWCP claim. But do not delay doing so. You may be entitled to significant OWCP... Read Answer
OWCP federal workers compensation is not state based, but is nationally based. Most of an OWCP claim can and will be handled via the internet.... Read Answer
I would need to review your medical records to give you a better answer. However, if your doctors say your physical medical conditions are from... Read Answer
I would always recommend hiring an attorney to protect your rights. Many times injured workers do not get an attorney and do not realize all... Read Answer
You need to hire an attorney. When you do not have an attorney, there is no time frame for the Employer or Carrier to do anything. When... Read Answer
You are entitled to a change of doctors. If the FCE says you have restrictions, the doctor would not have much credibility to say you have no... Read Answer
You likely have a new workers' compensation claim against your new employer. If your doctor from the first claim released you and you have been... Read Answer
It depends. I would need to actually see the medical records. However, I would recommend hiring a workers compensation attorney to file a... Read Answer