TAX QUESTION regarding Workers compensation REDUCED EARNINGS - income from job $15,000 actually worked but changed to $0

I agree with my colleagues, your workers' comp wage benefits are never taxable but your income earned through work is. It is tough to see how you...

How can I change workers compensation lawyers? Mines isn't effective or responsive?

I am sorry to hear of your frustration. Given the complexity you find yourself in at the moment the best way to let go of your current attorney is...

If I got hurt at work, can I be laid off while recovering ?

I am sorry to hear about your friend. While your friend cannot be fired for filing a Worker's Compensation claim, an employer can terminate your...

I broke my wrist on the job and want to know if that is a body part that allows for compensation ?

Yes, it is. And although it may sound self-serving, it is in your best interest to get an attorney as soon as possible. Comp attorneys work on a...

My wife had an accident at work and was out 19 months

I am so sorry to hear about your wife. But it looks like you are talking about a schedule loss of use (SLU) and not a settlement. The two are...

The doctor say I loss 15% right arm

You will need an attorney to either depose both doctors and show that your doctor's opinion is more credible than the IME's opinion or to negotiate...

Can my case be opened

If you have not closed the case on a section 32 settlement then you should be able to re-open it, it is in fact not permanently closed until you...

In workers comp and my jobs layed off people.

You may have been terminated, but you should contact your employer's HR department to find out. Now, regardless of whether you were terminated or...

Generally speaking, a S-32 settlement is often a better deal than simply getting paid on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for a number of years or the...

Is it against the law to fire somebody that is on workmans comp I fell at work and I was late to work and they fired me

They cannot fire you BECAUSE you filed a comp claim as that would be considered retaliation, however, they may fire you for any other reason WHILE...