From a defense attorney's perspective: It means that the carrier has retained an attorney to protect its interests in a likely similar way that...

Can a L&I attorney keep taking 30% out of every single time loss check??

Hopefully, this is something you should feel free to ask your attorney. You may want to look at the fee agreement you signed and see if he is...

In my state, Vermont, for example, there is no prohibition on a bank foreclosing against a borrower collecting workers' compensation. It is a...

I have recently been released due to mmi and they already are offering 18% voluntery tender.

Do you contest that you have reached medical end result? Have you returned to work? In many states, including Vermont, you have the option to get...

Can I legally receive workman's comp. after I retired.

If the injury arose out of and in the course of your employment, meaning you were hurt on the job before retirement, and it was reported timely...

If I got hurt on the job and put a claim in through worker comp. Can my employer take my vacation/sick time away?

In Vermont, at least, an employer cannot take any action against you for filing a claim. Here, that may translate into preventing them from taking...

Been denied wc since 4/2010, judge needs to make ruling soon breifs filed on 8/2011. is lawyer entitled to 20% of interest

In Vermont there may be a separate award to cover attorney's fees and litigation costs, so it doesn't cut into what you what you get. You will...

Can my settlement from workers comp lump sum will affect my unemployment befenits

In Vermont, you cannot collect wage replacement (temporary total) and unemployment at the same time. If the settlement is a lump sum for your...

You have an attorney, talk to him/her and ask that all avenues are pursued to get the treatment you may need.

Workers comp,and third party

Sounds like if you don't go after the negligent third party, the WC insurer may file suit on your behalf. The only downside of the so-called...

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