Signed but not happy with personal injury settlement

Generally speaking, once you sign the release you are out of luck unless you can prove some type of fraud. I'm not trying to pile on, but this...

Is there anything I can do with a signed letter from my lawyer saying I'd have my money by a certain day but don't have it yet?

While there may be a reasonable explanation, it sounds strange to me as someone who has practiced for nearly 25 years. In RI, the person in...

The short answer to your questions is you can, but you would lose. I'm only answering the part about getting the difference between the value of...

Who is responsible?

Generally the car pulling out will be primarily at fault. However, RI assesses fault on a percentage basis called comparative negligence. There are...

From facts you described you’ll be found liable for causing the accident. Other driver then left to prove amount of damages. As the other...

Maximum compensation for scarring and disfigurement claims under the RI Workers' Comp Act is $45,000.00. Insurers will pay the maximum on occasion,...

Once a claim petition is filed with workmen comp... will the meeting be after 21 days? Just curious on meeting time frame?

Yes. Generally, when a petition is filed in the Workers' Compensation Court an informal pretrial conference will take place anywhere from 21 to 24...

CCan my firmer employer hold up a workers compensation settlement??

As Attorney Dennis stated. The employer only needs to be informed of the settlement and the potential impact on their policy premium.

It is a written communication with the comp carrier asking for approval of something. Evaluation with a physician, physical therapy, getting an MRI...

My lawyer sent request for scar viewing too workmen comp..do I need too wait a full 6 months too get a meeting with them?

It depends on the comp insurer. The 6 month standard is a guideline, and some will take meeting before the 6-month mark. Legal standard is if scar...