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Sufferd acid burn on foot that nearly eat hole through my entire foot in October 2018 while working as dish washer .

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
You are entitled to compensation for lost wages (current and future) and to have your medical bills paid (current and future).
You are entitled to compensation for lost wages (current and future) and to have your medical bills paid (current and future).

Car accient and worker compensation settlement

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Since you already have an attorney, you need to ask your attorney whatever questions that you want to ask me.
Since you already have an attorney, you need to ask your attorney whatever questions that you want to ask me.

Can wife get beinfits for emotional stress?

Answered 6 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
You did not indicate if you had an attorney. If you have an attorney, he/she should be pushing the case at the Workers Compensation Division  at the Department of Labor. If you do not have an attorney, then call me and I will try to assist.
You did not indicate if you had an attorney. If you have an attorney, he/she should be pushing the case at the Workers Compensation Division  at... Read More

Is my boss required to pay me for manditory meetings?

Answered 7 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
It is illegal. Contact the Department of Labor.
It is illegal. Contact the Department of Labor.

Suffering from a condition caused by accident on the job

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Feel free to call me and I will discuss this matter with you.
Feel free to call me and I will discuss this matter with you.

What can we do for a better workers comp settlement

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
You don't have to take their offer. You can hire an attorney to try and get more.
You don't have to take their offer. You can hire an attorney to try and get more.

Why are so many Attorneys across the state of Tennessee reluctant to represent injured Temporary Workers in their Worker Compensation cases?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
I would suggest that you contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor to ask them to assist you.
I would suggest that you contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor to ask them to assist you.

What would you advise me to do?

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
You need to hire a workers compensation attorney to represent you.
You need to hire a workers compensation attorney to represent you.

Witnessed slip and fall at work, now having back and left greater than right leg pain numbness and foot drop. Have had MRI and been referred to neuro

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Contact the Tennessee Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor.
Contact the Tennessee Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor.

Temp agency

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Contact the Department of Labor.
Contact the Department of Labor.

Is it possible to win a case in which a hernia is caused at work?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor and request assistance from it.
Contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor and request assistance from it.

Do employers have to pay you to go to doctor appointments and physical therapy when you have a work related injury?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
If you have given the employer proper notice of the injury, then it must provide you with a list of three doctors for you to choose from. You can then pick one of the doctors and the employer (or its workers compensation carrier) then has to pay the medical bills. Contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor with any additional questions.... Read More
If you have given the employer proper notice of the injury, then it must provide you with a list of three doctors for you to choose from. You can... Read More

I got hurt at work and broke my nose and eye socket

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Under the workers compensation law, you must receive treatment from a doctor that the workers compensation insurance company chooses. You have the right to a second opinion. Contact the Division of Workers Compensation with the Tennessee Department of Labor for additional questions.
Under the workers compensation law, you must receive treatment from a doctor that the workers compensation insurance company chooses. You have the... Read More

can i ask for a buy out and close my medicals on my workers comp

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Yes you can.
Yes you can.

My Husband had work injury resulting in neck surgery. Bills not paid by OWCP coming in. His nurse closed file. Doctor has not fully released him.

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
You need to deal with the OWCP.
You need to deal with the OWCP.

How do I get my ex employer to pay a workmans comp claim that I'm having to go to court for non payment?

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor.
Contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor.

Insurance company wont send me back to my pain doctor

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor to ask it for help.
Contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor to ask it for help.

I was injured on my job I'm a school teacher Had to have surgery on my left shoulder twice this year Limited range of motion do I need a lawyer

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Not sure why you thing you would need an attorney. If you are pursuing a workers compensation claim then you will need to go to whatever entity handles workers compensation claims for the school system.
Not sure why you thing you would need an attorney. If you are pursuing a workers compensation claim then you will need to go to whatever entity... Read More

Lawyer emailed me and dropped my comp case

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor.
Contact the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor.

Would it be worth settling my lifetime medical I am 55 and I will need a total knee replacement someday and I'm on ssdi and will be receiving medca

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
I do not know enough about you and your case to advise you to close off future medicals or not.
I do not know enough about you and your case to advise you to close off future medicals or not.

How is a partial disability figured in TN? What about lifetime coverage for injury?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
I would suggest that you might want to call the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor and ask them the questions.
I would suggest that you might want to call the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor and ask them the questions.

I'm thinking of retiring after about 25 years of service for the same company. I have 2 claims to close out and need advice on how to proceed.

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
I answer general questions about the law. I can not tell you what to do about your claims as you will need to speak with an attorney.
I answer general questions about the law. I can not tell you what to do about your claims as you will need to speak with an attorney.

My lawyer has up and disappeared after a year on my case what do I do now?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Contact the tennessee workers compensation division of the department of labor and explain your situation to it.
Contact the tennessee workers compensation division of the department of labor and explain your situation to it.

My Comp wonts Me To Drive My Car That Is Not Insured Or Covered to Deliver Mail To Another Bild

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Yes they can fire you.
Yes they can fire you.

My son was told that in TN the workman's comp. laws were changed and Lawyers will no longer take workman's comp cases. Is this true?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Your son can hire an attorney if he wants to but in Tennessee workers compensation cases are handled administratively through the Workers Compensation Division of the Department of Labor instead of through the courts like it use to be handled. A lawyer is helpful in cases where the worker might have an extensive disability or death.... Read More
Your son can hire an attorney if he wants to but in Tennessee workers compensation cases are handled administratively through the Workers... Read More
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