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DoI have to pay back a W.C settlement out of my SSDI check

Legal Information — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:56:09 +0000

My husband won a W.C settlement and will never work again and now is getting his SSDI check. But W.C is taking out $600.00 a month out of his SSDI check every month until he pays back the money he got from the W.C settlement. Can they do this? If so why even file a claim.

Workmans Comp, Georgia

Legal Information — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:51:33 +0000

I am in the state of Georgia. I was hurt on the job and I am scheduled for surgery a month away. The Dr said I could do light duty until surgery however at work I am forced to perform my same job function and required to work 12 hours a day. Is there anything that I can do to for my employer to honor the light duty notice from the workmans comp Dr?

ex spouse entitled to

Legal Information — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:43:20 +0000

me and my soon to be ex split up 4 months after he went on disability, he has been collecting workmans comp for 2 yrs since and soon will be settling with them for a lump sum the judge is aware of this and my ex was to notify his workmans comp attorney and they are to notify me when he receives the settlement. I’m asking for 1/2 since we were married for 28 yrs, had 2 children and the marriage ended due to he infidelity I’m having a heck of a time just getting the 125 on the 1st and the 15th from him is there a form that I can submit to the judge that can be forwarded to workmans comp and they can pay me directly since I know he will not give me what I’m entitle to. Also he is now getting a small portion of that settlement along with sdi.
california ex needs some advice please.

statue of limitations, workers compensation

Legal Information — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:19:42 +0000

broke my back in 2001 at a mobile home factory am having a lot of trouble with my back

How long after i was hurt on the job do I have to file a lawsuit

Legal Information — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:44:32 +0000

I was injured on the job. I fell down a flight of steps. A year later I was found to have several neck problem in result of the fall. I ended up having severe neck surgery within 5 years later after the fall. I am now having several back problems as well as still neck problems Is it at all possible for me to file a lawsuit. I reside in the state of New Jersey and I need to know the statue of limitations for a work related injury on the job

Workers comp an social security disabliity

Legal Information — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:02:43 +0000

I was injured at work and hired an attorney, after I met with their Dr he put me on no use of my left hand, so my employer put me on Unpaid Medical leave, Can they do that ? Also I have applied for Social Security disability since I can’t work and no income- can I continue with that and see the SS Dr’s while I have a claim going with my Employer?

Insurance ? workers comp

Legal Information — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:06:01 +0000

I have been out on workers comp since 11/22/09 and live in NY & work in Manhattan, NYC ! My question is I had private health Insurance threw my job & I was told that the job had to keep you on your health insurance until the workers comp was finished ? Thanks in advance.

workman comp agreement of final settlement and release

Legal Information — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:59:19 +0000

snow hill, NC at mediation signed a msa and mra which only listed the specifics of the settlement and that i would receive a more detailed final copy and an agr these are to be signed and then sent for judges approval however just received the final copy apparently prepared by employer and insurance co it was full of lies, wrong information, just enough detail to make them look good but not telling the whole story, important things left out and on the release and waiver of employment section where at mediation i was asked to resign yet in this detailed copy that i just received the work termination is used and that i have the right for unemployment i will not sign these papers what happens is i don’t sign them do they withdraw the lump sum settlement and i go with the live time weekly checks it says that after i sign i have 7 days to serve a written notice of revocation but at this point every paragraph in 17 pages would require changes because the statements are not correct so do i have to sign then do the revocation or just not sign at all and then what happens

What to do after short term disability seizes and I can’t return to work

Legal Information — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:01:10 +0000

I have been on short term disability through my employer since December 1st. It is due to expire June 1st. I have been seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, panic attacks and agoraphobia. I also have asthma which triggers a lot of attacks. What should I apply for (ex. SSI, SSD, etc.) I am not clear as to what the differences are and all that I can apply for. I do not see myself being able to return to work for quite a while, if at all. I can not drive due to this, nor can I go into certain places, deal with a lot of stress, certain lighting affects me, I can’t concentrate, focus or remember a lot. Are my chances for approval for SSI and/or SSD higher because I was approved for short term disability originally? What steps should I take? Thank you!

WORKMANS COMP FLORIDA

Legal Information — Thu, 06 May 2010 20:51:18 +0000

WHAT IS THE statute of limitation FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OR THE DEDPT OF WC TO LOOK AT RECORDS OF WHO YOU PAID AS A SUBCONTRACTOR THAT DID NOT HAVE A VALID WC CERTIFICATE

workers compensation – New York

Legal Information — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:12:33 +0000

I injured my right knee at work in 09/09 and had surgery and Im ready to return to work. I was covered by my employers work comp insurance and was paid while I was out. I contacted my job and the owner said he is not sure If he wants me back, my question is since I was out on workers comp shouldnt I get my job back ? I live in NY thanks

workman’s comp, child support

Legal Information — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:55:20 +0000

Can Child support garnish my workers comp benefits

Assault on Teacher by Student

Legal Information — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:53:40 +0000

One of my students aimed a laser pointer to my left eye which has caused at least a temporary injury (poor vision) which may be permament. The student has since been expelled for 12 mos. and charged with assault. I should say this occurred on sovereign tribal land exempt from State Worker’s Compensation rules.
If my injury does not heal up and winds up permanent who has liability because the child and his family live a very meager existence already? My school has stated they will pay my medical bills via their insurance coverage but I’m in pain and suffering daily while trying to recover my vision. Should I retain a personal injury attorney to protect my long term interests.

workers comp, florida

Legal Information — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:22:23 +0000

My ex husband recieved a workers comp settelment of 16,000.00 less than four months ago and decided to spend all of it on a restaurant and not pay his arears of 3684.00 in child support. His check was cut in the state of Ga and child support order is in Fl. We had mediation and I asked for a minimum od 10 percent of the check he laughed at me and said there was nothing I could do it was all gone we go in front on the juge on Jan 28th what are my options?

Moving to another state while on federal workmans comp, Nevada

Legal Information — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:14:20 +0000

I am currently living in Nevada, but moving to WA state. I have been on workmans comp for the last 6 months, and have filed for medical retirement.
The move is not voluntary, but due to my house being taken in foreclosure. I’ve notified my employer, OPM and DOL of the move, and no one seems to be concerned about it.
I am concerned that my job may try to fire me for job abandonment. Since I am still on their employee roster [only on paper] can they do that, and if so aren’t they responsible to warn me? DOL has not responded yet to my certified letter, but I basically requested my case be transferred to WA state.
Do they transfer cases readily, or do they commonly refuse to do that as well?
Thanks for your help. I’m trying to be proactive and find solutions before anything happens

workers compensation california

Legal Information — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:27 +0000

is there any way legal to obtain a an lawsuit advance on my workers compensation case in califorina

workers compensation, Vermont

Legal Information — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:30:52 +0000

i am currently on wc in vermont. i am not at mmi but my therapist wants to suspend my therapy for now until i see the dr again b/c of a hip problem that has developed from putting so much weight on hip. what does that mean for my w/c benefits? thank you!

work injury california

Legal Information — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:20:15 +0000

I was injured (exposed to toxic fumes..still sick) at work about 3 days before I planned to submit a resignation. I had an opportunity to do the same work from home but through a different company(no competition issues). So here I sit injured with a 90 review for WC and the other job isn’t ready now for another several weeks. The reason for 90 day review is “your doctor didn’t say your injury is work related”..what? (california)

workers comp settlement

Legal Information — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:53:25 +0000

If I have a workers comp settlement that is to be used for my lifetime care that is going to be awarded to me due to my inability to work any longer, if I get married will I be responsible to share my settlement or will it go to his back child support in which he currently pays on. I live in California I just wanted to see if we should wait to get married till after my case is over?

partial paralysis due to fusion, i have had 17 cervical and lumbar fusions

Legal Information — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:07:42 +0000

i have had 17 cervical and lumbar fusions and am seeking advice on how to receive lifetime benefits for this due to an work injury. my adjuster says that i must be paralyzed perm. but due to the fusions i cannot use my back neck or do several things due to this neck fused front and back c1-c7 cervical and lumbar total.