What is the name of your state? Florida
I was injured on my employer's property as a result of their negligence, during working hours. I have not been able to work for six months. I receive medical treatment paid by work comp but they refuse to address the issue of indemnity benefits. I have retained an attorney and a mediation hearing is scheduled in Oct. My current attorney has offered little in the way of advice outside the scope of mediation.
Am I only entitled to work comp benefits even though this injury was a direct result of my employer's negligence?
(I posted this next question in the benefits forum) My employer cancelled my health insurance and a notice was not provided under Cobra. I did not learn that my health benefits were cancelled until 6 weeks later in a letter from Blue Cross which will not provide me a copy of the cancellation request from my employer. Am I entitled to a copy of the cancellation request?
What protection from termination is afforded me as an employee injured on the job?
What action can I take if they have terminated my employment while under work comp? As of yet I have received a notice of termination, but I suspect they have unofficially done so.
How can I find out if they have terminated my employment without contacting them directly? I would rather not contact them given their obvious underhanded tactics, and would feel more comfortable doing so with legal counsel.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I was injured on my employer's property as a result of their negligence, during working hours. I have not been able to work for six months. I receive medical treatment paid by work comp but they refuse to address the issue of indemnity benefits. I have retained an attorney and a mediation hearing is scheduled in Oct. My current attorney has offered little in the way of advice outside the scope of mediation.
Am I only entitled to work comp benefits even though this injury was a direct result of my employer's negligence?
(I posted this next question in the benefits forum) My employer cancelled my health insurance and a notice was not provided under Cobra. I did not learn that my health benefits were cancelled until 6 weeks later in a letter from Blue Cross which will not provide me a copy of the cancellation request from my employer. Am I entitled to a copy of the cancellation request?
What protection from termination is afforded me as an employee injured on the job?
What action can I take if they have terminated my employment while under work comp? As of yet I have received a notice of termination, but I suspect they have unofficially done so.
How can I find out if they have terminated my employment without contacting them directly? I would rather not contact them given their obvious underhanded tactics, and would feel more comfortable doing so with legal counsel.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.