I Fell at Work and Didn’t Get Proper Medical Care

FAQ,Personal Injury,Slip and Fall,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I was walking across an area of muddy water. One hour before some guys had dug a hole 1 1/2ft deep to put in a sub pump, then changed their minds and put it at other end. The hole was never marked and not visable under muddy water. When I stepped forward it…

Along with a Back Injury, My Boss’ Treatment Changed

Back Injury,Catastrophic Injury,FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I have recently hurt my back at work. I have been going through therapy for the last 3 days and nothing has changed with one exception – my boss. I have been working for this company for going on 5 years now and my boss has been a really good guy to me…

I Developed Respiratory Problems on the Job

FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I am a 31-year-old man who has worked for the city of _________ for 11 yrs. This past year I have been working as a jail officer in a 6-story building that is being renovated due to asbestos. About 8 months ago I noticed some changes in my breathing. I thought it was…

I was Injured on the Job and the Company Went Bankrupt

FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I have worked in underground coal mines for 32 years. I have had injuries to my neck and now I have had surgery on my neck as of 6/6/06. I will never be right again or able to do things I enjoy doing since I am not able to work again. I am…

Up Arbitration Creek Without an Attorney Who Cares

Back Injury,Catastrophic Injury,FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I’m trying to figure out why I am scheduled to go up before an arbitrator on Aug 1, 2002 and my so-called attorney has not even tried to retrieve depostions from my doctors? Is this even possible? I was injured on the job about 2 1/2 years ago and I am still fighting…

What is Fair Compensation for My Injury Rating?

FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I have been injured on the job and got a rating from my doctor of 13% whole body and 33% lower limb. Wanted to out what my options were when it came to settlement. Their number is $17,000. I think that not enough and wanted to know what was legally fair without getting…

The Insurance Company Wants to Settle My Husband’s Death on the Job

FAQ,Personal Injury,Workers' Compensation,Wrongful Death - August 26, 2015

  Question: My husband was murdered on the job a few years ago, and our 4 children and myself have been receiving Workers Comp benefits since that time. The insurance company sent a letter asking if we would like to settle, and it is something that I have been considering. I have never been given…

I Hurt My Back and Now They Let Me Go

Back Injury,Catastrophic Injury,FAQ,Personal Injury - August 26, 2015

  Question: I worked at my company for 13 years and fell and hurt my back had surgery and now am unable to preform my job tasks. I have permanent restrictions and they let me go today Aug. 27. I need to know what to do next and what my options are. I am at…

Workers’ Comp is Refusing to Pay for All of My Care

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

Question: I am an RN. A patient of mine fell out of bed. Two nursing assistants and I assisted the patient back into bed after she stated that she could stand. Two days later I started to have severe lower back pain. Currently I am in physical therapy, I have had 3 steroid injections into…

My Father was a Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

FAQ,Personal Injury,Wrongful Death - August 26, 2015

  Question: My father was a police officer. He lost his left arm in an auto accident before he became a police officer. He was killed on duty while taking taking a drunk man to jail after a domestic dispute. There was no divider between the front and back seat of his patrol car. The…