If my settlement offer is to low, can i end up with nothing? Due to medcal bills and lawyer fees. How do settlements get split?

Yes, your outstanding medical bills will cut into your net, potentially leaving you with zero. If your lawyer recommended an offer which leaves...

Unfortunately, in NJ the insurance carrier has the right to "control/direct" medical treatment, which means that the carrier chooses the doctor. ...

Any ideas about disability percentage

Based upon your question it sounds to me that you have been speaking with your claims adjuster who may have suggested that amount to you. Although...

Workers compensation hearing next week . Little confused about the case

The dollar amount of your permanent disability award is based upon the year of the accident and your average weekly wage at the time of your...

Can someone please help us understand if Worker's Compensation Insurance is Mandatory for 1099? if so is it Mandatory in NJ?

The answer really depends upon whether the therapists are truly "independent" contractors or if you just pay them on a 1099 for tax purposes. If...

Is this form legal? Do I have to sign it, giving them access to my entire health history, including that which is not pertinent?

Your doctor is trying to comply with the federal "HIPAA" law, which prevents medical providers from sharing your records unless you first provide...

While the insurance carrier has the right to assign a nurse to assist them in directing your medical treatment you do not give up your right to...

Considering I was hurt on the job and am seeing workers comp doctors who have kept me out of work, am I entitled weekly comp

Yes, you are entitled to receive temporary disability benefits as long as you are medically unable to work as a result of the injuries and you can...

Does he still have right to receive his workmens comp. for those 7 weeks? which they will not respond back to him.

A Motion for Temporary Disability Benefits should be filed, seeking benefits for the dates which the doctor indicated that he was unable to work...