Red Flags in Workers' Compensation Cases: How a case can go bad.

Red Flags that can derail a work comp claim:

- Hiring an attorney who makes unrealistic promises.
- Not telling the truth.
- Missing doctor appointments.
- Not staying in contact with your lawyer.
- Refusing to return to work.
- Keeping secret about medical history.
- Losing your cool while testifying.
- Not checking in with your doctor.
- Have outrageous expectations with your case.
- Attorney shopping.

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[Mr.Kittles]

I abandoned my career as a red seal journeyman plumber and journeyman class b gasfitter at the age of 35, because my experiences with WCB made me permanently disabled.

Avoid working in skilled trades to protect yourself from WCB’s well documented “culture of denial”.

Go to college and find yourself a safe and sustainable career!

[ladyj]

Thanks for informing the public. My experience with Worker's Comp has been horrible. Misdiagnosis which lead to improper treatment and tge doctor " wanted to wrap it up" meaning what? They stall, treat u bad, Misdiagnosis and want u to go ur own way. I got a second opinion and it was so different than worker comp original and new doctor. I feel like my xare hasn't been in my best interest and further complicated my life with little consequence to worker comp. If they would jus do what's right from beginning then I would b well now. They need to hold these fly by night quick stop clinic doctors accountable. This should b a two way street- if employees cheat hold accountable and if doctors treat improperly then hold accountable. This set up is only in business favor and if their was an option to pay a percentage to see my own doctors I would have seriously considered that option. My own doctor would have me on path to healing right now.

[Rewind]

Bud you’ve become one of my really close friends. You have been with me, and told the truth every step of the way. It’ll be bitter sweet when everything is over because you’ve become a really good friend who I can trust, and your very compassionate but truthful .

[hkaplanlaw]

This information is very important. Thank you for sharing it!

[No.ThatPrettyGirl]

I love ur cool, calm and collected demeanor ❤️ thank you for sharing this information.

[bonnieitzaina]

If your unable to work after work comp is over, what do you do next to get income to survive?

[missterkim]

Hi I had a fall at work .
My I was put on partial comp and then upgraded to full disablility with no work, following this I was discharged and told to go back to work . I went to the ER the following day that the comp clinic originally referred me to . The first time I went to the ER I was discharged with no findings but I was told that if the symptoms persist to come back . So the day after I was discharged I went back to the er, and they decided to give me an mri . I was diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis with a lumbar herniation l5-l3 I believe . I went back to the comp clinic and showed them the findings and they put me back onto full disability no work of any kind . It has been almost 4 months and I have not received any check nor have I been scheduled for a orthopedic even though the comp clinic referred me to see one .
What would you say if I settled my case could be worth ?
Thanks

[DGSantaFe]

I'm in the middle of a WC case w an atty, I had my deposition in Nov last year, testified Feb in court, the judge approved a weekly salary almost 2 months ago and I have not seen any checks yet. How long does it take after a judge approves an income to get it? This case has brought me nothing but losses, 9 months into it and I have not received a dime from the insurance. Any advice? Thanks!

[personalinjuryshow]

Excellent content and great information.

[DarkManSonian]

I only want to know what it means when a company files a claim on my behalf when I never was even seeking a workers comp claim.

[sheeplebarn]

I had an IME and my attorney sat down with me before it. I had planned to go into IME and turn it into a bitch fest against doctors and claims adjusters. My lawyer told me that if I appeared to have an axe to grind things would go very bad for me. That was good advice and changed my attitude real fast and the IME came out glowingly in our favor even though my surgeon and pain management doctor were both disputing their prior diagnosis on my case. But I see how things could have gone badly if I went in their with a chip on my shoulder.

[kviews]

Please, I have a question. In fact, the employer filed the form 36 to suspend the weekly benefits but after the informal hearing the judge dismissed the 36. The issue now is that the employer who already suspended the weekly payment 3 weeks before the hearing, is refusing to continue the payment. There is no other pending form. Which action the employee can take? Thanks

[Migs-jnvz]

Good morning sir, my dr. Did indeed release me on light duty with further instructions of care, my work said they would accommodate but the job they assigned was tougher than my original job. All duties assigned went against Dr.s orders. My attorney told me to not go in. They have failed to keep my attorney in the loop. Should I be worried?

[johnfigueroa]

my brother used my home improvement company name without my permission and one day his worker got injured and now his worker is suing to me, my corp. I don't have nothing to do with my brother problem. how can I solve it ? please advise

[Gokywildcats]

Have a question, is wotkerscomp retaliation discrimination the same case or is it 2 different cases, can 2 different attorneys be used. Or is it all one claim

[jojocluddy]

If you're salaried, will your employer keep paying you the same amount or will your check be shortened?

[lvl-savage-lvl]

Can getting a disorderly conduct ticket for fighting in my case (defending myself) will I lose my case or will it affect it in any way

[Aceoc]

My wc case has been ongoing for about 5 years now, is this how long some cases take to get settled?

[betterwithu]

Lol I told the truth and it screwed me over. Just lie guys

[brandenlife]

If someone settles their work comp claim, can they later use their own insurance to pay for surgery?

Like pocket the WC money, and have private insurance pay for treatment