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My employer won't take my Doctors note on restriction into consideration. I am fearful that I am going to lose my job.

Answered 3 years and 9 months ago by Atty. Peter J. Carman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Call the DHA (608-266-7709) and follow the directions to be connected to the worker's compensation receptionist and have her connect you to the administrative law judge on duty that day.  Tell the judge the issues you are having and the judge will help you.  Good luck.
Call the DHA (608-266-7709) and follow the directions to be connected to the worker's compensation receptionist and have her connect you to the... Read More

Does Workman’s Comp not cover workplace incidents if they’re my own fault?

Answered 4 years and a month ago by Atty. Peter J. Carman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
If you were just walking around at work and rolled your ankle it is not work-related.  You need something at work to have cassue the injury like tripping on something or falling becasue of ice or uneven pavement.  However, consult a local worker''s compenation lawyer for a case review.... Read More
If you were just walking around at work and rolled your ankle it is not work-related.  You need something at work to have cassue the injury like... Read More

Do I have the right to collect workers comp. for job related stress, anxiety and deppression issues.

Answered 4 years and a month ago by Atty. Peter J. Carman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
You can make a claim from a mental injury associated with work but if it is not tied to a physical injury adn is what is known as a mental-mental injury (which that is what yours sounds like), you need to pass the extraordinary stress test which, esssentially, says that your mental stress must be deemed outside the norm of the usual stress that other similarly situated workers experience in your line of work.  Call a qualified worker's comepnsation lawyer in your area for a free case evaluation.  Good luck.... Read More
You can make a claim from a mental injury associated with work but if it is not tied to a physical injury adn is what is known as a mental-mental... Read More

i had rotor cuff surgery three years ago and need it done again it didnt heal right i hurt it at work and received work comp i dont work there anymore

Answered 4 years and 2 months ago by Atty. Peter J. Carman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
Yes contact the Work comp insurance carrier and let them know the issue they should pay for it if they paid for everything else that was related to the work injury. Good luck.
Yes contact the Work comp insurance carrier and let them know the issue they should pay for it if they paid for everything else that was related to... Read More

Can a work comp lawyer make you give them your social security earnings information? I not really sure why he wants the information.

Answered 5 years ago by Atty. Peter J. Carman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Workers Compensation
If he can articulate a reason it is relevant to your Worker's compensation claim he gets it.  You should have your own lawyer on this so do not delay in hiring someone in your area at this time.  Giid lukc.
If he can articulate a reason it is relevant to your Worker's compensation claim he gets it.  You should have your own lawyer on this so do not... Read More
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