I settled my worker's comp claim. Can I collect unemployment?

Avvo says you are in Newton, MA, so I am assuming your case fell under MA law. If that is the case, then once you settled your claim you are...

Is it legal for my employer to fire me due to me not being at work for few weeks even though I have Dr notes?

The short is answer is that you cannot be fired simply for filing a workers' comp claim... but that almost never happens, and there can be serious...

If I recall correctly, I think H1B is for foreign workers to work in the US? That won't change anything in terms of workers' compensation. If it...

Can I sue my previous employer for emotional distress?

If this is a properly accepted case in MA, then you should be able to file an action with the Dept. of Industrial Accidents to enforce payment of...

How to validate dcf workers and supervisors liscences

If you are looking to verify that your employer has workers' compensation insurance you can follow this link:...

What is the compensation percentage for bipolar and schizoeffective combined

There is no "percentage" for bipolar or schizoaffective disorder. I think what you're asking is how much you receive for workers' compensation...

Can I get early retirement for a 20% disability?

I concur and agree with the responses from the other attorneys, particulary Atty. Tyner. If you were employed by the city you worked for, then you...

In mass, can i sue my employer for failing to evacuate in an industrial accident resulting in injury

You can't sue your employer unless you were injured in some way. For example, if you got lightheaded and had to go to the hospital, or if you...

Are there any pro bono lawyers that are willing to help a 60 year old woman retrieve her disability benefits

If your mother's benefits have already been taken away, and the hearing is to have them reinstated, then most Social Security lawyers would take...

I'm sbout to lose my much needed SS disability, how can this be prevented?

If it's been 6 years since you were determined to be disabled, then they're really just looking for updated medical information. Let them know who...