Workers Compensation Legal Questions

If you have a 2014 injury and did not file a claim for this injury with the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission the two (2) year time limit may have expired. You need to call the Commission to find out the statuf of your claim: 1-877-664-2566. If you have an award for this injury at the Commission, then file a claim to get this bill paid with the Commission. ... Read More

You need to contact an  experienced workers compensation lawyer. In order to have a claim, you need to have had an "accident at work" that caused the back injury ono the 18th. It does not help that no one saw your back injury. If you promptly reported it, then that is a good think. Hopefully, in your report, you specified a specific incident that caused your back injury. You can contact me for further advice about this matter. ... Read More

If you believe your former attorney has acted unethically, you can contact the Iowa Supreme Court's Grievance Commission.  Instructions for filing a complaint are at:   http://www.iowacourts.gov/For_Attorneys/Attorney_Standards__Discipline/Disciplinary_Procedures/ If you would like another attonrey to review the documentation, I could do that and would charge you an hourly fee.  The total cost woudl depend on the volume of documents to review.       Donna Miller 515-245-4300 http://www.grefesidney.com/our-team/donna-miller/... Read More

You need a work comp attorney as soon as possible.  A good work comp attorney will fight for all benefits and treatment, including psychiatric and psychological.  If there is any causal relationship to the fall, there are means to obtain benefits and treatment for the condition, but he has to be the client and want the benefits/treatment.  As long as an authorized phsycian makes the referral or, you can obtain an IME, there is potential for treatment paid for by the insurance carrier.  ... Read More

Dear Anonymous,   It sounds to me like you need to speak with an experienced workers compensation attorney.  I would recommend that you reach out to my partner, Karl Popowics.  He handles a lot of work comp cases and would be happy to answer any questions that you might have.   Chip Clark... Read More

Dear Anonymous,   If you miss more than 21 days of work from a work-related injury, you are entitled to Temporary Total Disability benefits (TTD).  TTD is 2/3 of your "average weekly wage."  If your injury is permament, you are entitled to payment for any Permanent Partial Impairment, (PPI).  Your PPI rating will be determined by the company's workers compensation doctor.  However, if you disagree with the company doctor's PPI rating, you can seek out a rating from a doctor of your own choosing.  You will have to pay for this evaluation.  If you have additional questions, you should contact an experienced workers compensation attorney.   Best,   Chip Clark... Read More

Did you have an attorney involved in your workers' comp claim?  If so, I'd direct this question to that person.  If his employer is governed by the Family and Medical Leave Act, he can request to take intermittent leave under FMLA to attend his therapy sessions.  A call or letter from an attorney would probably do a lot to get the employer to be more flexible as well. ... Read More

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

Gene,  If your husband has been injured and a doctor will provide an opinion that the lead exposure is the cause of his medical issues, then you have a valid workers compensation claim.  You should make sure he formally reports that he wants to make a claim, becasue the deadline for doing so is 90 days after he knows his work caused the injury.   If they will not provide treatment or accept responsibility, you will need to find an attorney to help you file a claim.  Donna Miller http://www.grefesidney.com/our-team/donna-miller/ 515-245-4300... Read More

I think your first step is to call the claims representative for the workers comp insurance and ask for clarification on the therapy.  There could be many reasons why the insurance company decided not to pay for therapy -- if that's actually true.  You can turn your bills in to your own health insurance company as well. ... Read More