When does a insurance company consider a Comp claim closed?

Insurance companies have all kinds of reasons for denying claims, but the law will determine what your rights are. Perhaps the insurance company...

How do I sue for being assaulted by this weapon?

I have a few clients with the same types of problems. Before starting legal action, they were helped considerably by seeing a doctor who...

I got a condition that requires me to not lift anything over 10lbs, and now my job will not let me work. what should i do?

You should contact a local lawyer with workers compensation experience. Generally speaking, whether workers comp applies will depend on whether...

Settlement or no settlement

First, ask the lawyer what the fee percentage is, and whether there are any other deductions. There is no way for you to properly evaluate an...

Settlement or no settlement

First, ask the lawyer what the fee percentage is, and whether there are any other deductions. There is no way for you to properly evaluate an...

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Hurt on the Job

You can bring a workers compensation claim if you have not waited too long. Whether you are successful will depend on a number of factors, and...

Can I sue

Each state has its own rules regarding workers compensation; some allow for payment for scarring. Also, depending on your age, there may be rules...

Is worth looking into legal support

This is a "no harm, no foul" situation. If you are a loyal customer it would be wise for the vendor to try to accomodate you in some way, but is...

Medicare has a legal right to a share of your recovery to reimburse itself for payments for your treatment. As a practical matter, new regulations...

What do I do?

Most states require that some physical injury or impact occur before rights arise for negligent infliction of emotional distress. Assuming this...