Can my lawyer settle an automobile lawsuit for less than the policy limits of the person I am suing and *still* pursue "UIM"

Yes, you can settle for less than the full policy limits of the person you are suing and still pursue your own UIM claim. Longworth requires you...

A workers compensation claim for benefits (specifically a permanency award) must be filed no later than 2 years from the last date of authorized...

Who is responsible for communications and making sure you get your benefits in a work mans comp case

The comp carrier will usually deal with you directly, but I find my clients typically prefer if I deal with carrier on most issues and confirm...

I would like to know if i can switch to a different attorny for my workers compensation case in NJ?

The fact that you are reluctant to change lawyers is your answer. You should not do so, but rather request an in person meeting with him to review...

What do i do

If you have not already instituted a law suit by filing a Complaint against Walmart and/or property owner, NJ has a two (2) year Statute of...

Can i be paid by workers comp again?

Since you apparently have an open comp claim pending, you would need a medical doctor to provide an opinion that your current medical problems are...

How long til I get my check?

The Statute in NJ requires the workers compensation carrier make settlement payment no later than 60 days from date the Order Approving Settlement...

Who is liable when someone dog runs acroos the street and attacks me much smaller dog and I?

The owner of the dog is technically responsible in NJ for personal injuries you sustained and likely your dog sustained, under a theory of law...

I dropped my workers compensation case in April 2012 in the state of NJ. Do I need to repay the lien I received from the state?

In NJ, Statutory law states you are not required to pay any state temporary disability benefits unless you receive workers compensation benefits,...

Worked for construction company for less than a month. Got seriously injured. Can I claim under their workers comp?

As long as your employer had workers compensation coverage and you were injured while in the course of your employment, you are entitled to NJ...