Do we need a workers comp lawyer?

Based upon the nature of the injury, your husband would likely be entitled to a permanency award roughly one year post injury or surgery, whichever...

How long do you have to turn in your work search sheet?

Unless the judge specifically orders it, there is no set time frame. However, if you don't respond within a reasonable time, the carrier may in...

How is a settlement made?

There is no hard and fast rule to determine the value of a settlement. However, there are certain aspects that determine the value. First, if...

Worker comp lost case

As others have indicated, you would not be responsible for deposition fees. The fact that your doctor thinks you are responsible would make me...

Workers. Compensation case

It depends. If you are civil service or otherwise are a member of a union, it is possible that you have some protection against termination under...

Mistreated at workplace, now disabled. Am I entitled to worker's comp or other legal rights?

Claims for mental stress, depression and anxiety are covered under the workers' compensation law. The claims can be difficult to prove. However,...

Your decision from the hearing should have a date of filing in the bottom right corner. The carrier must have a check postmarked within 10 days of...

I do have an attorney who represent me in my section 32 settle and always ignoring my calls and emails, can i drop her ?

You are free to obtain a new attorney. However, your prior attorney has the right to place a fee lien on your file for work performed prior to...

I was fired from my job while on compensation for a work related injury. Couldn't get unemployment cause I couldn't work.

In addition to any issues pertaining to unemployment, you might also want to speak with a workers' compensation attorney just to be sure any issues...

I am injuryed and on workers comp though vol fire dept. i am getting the feeling my job(highway dept) is trying to fire me

If your primary job at the highway department is civil service, this may offer you some protection from being terminated within a certain time...