It depends upon the amount of your settlement and the amount of the child support lien. It is possible that you may only receive the first $2000...

What if I injure myself more at work?

Yes, if you aggravate your pre-existing back injury due to lifting at work you may pursue a workers' compensation claim. If you have light duty...

The carrier has up to 60 days to pay the award, but most carriers process settlement checks in 4-6 weeks. 7 days is not realistic for most carriers.

This issue is very, very fact sensitive. The insurer will argue that he is not entitled to receive temporary disability benefits since he "took...

You are being a responsible and caring employer for worrying about your employee. Hats off to you! If you lay him off when he is released to...

What is the average timeframe to receive workers comp settlement check in new jersey?

Your lawyer is correct. Under the law the award must be paid within 60 days but most carriers send checks within 4-6 weeks.

Does being out on worker's comp temporary disability for a year or more affect or subtract from your settlement money

First, are you being paid temporary disability benefits of 70% of your average wages (including O/T) from the workers' compensation carrier, while...

If a pet sitter is bonded and insured, and my pet bited the sitter, am I still liable for it?

If the pet-sitter worked for a private company with workers' compensation insurance, then her medical bills and disability benefits would be paid...

What can I do if the doctor for the company refuses to complete the aflac insurance forms ?

If your employer will not accommodate light duty then the workers' compensation carrier must pay you temporary disability benefits (70% of your...

I'm getting treated for stage 4 oral cancer, for tobacco use, can I sue the tobacco company/ies?

Unless you inhaled second hand tobacco smoke at work you do not have a workers' compensation claim, so I have moved your question over to the...