In New York City, I have heard that attorneys ask for, and have approved, as much is 20% of settlement proceeds. The 20% figure is not the norm. I...

Do I need a employment lawyer

Depending on the size of the company, you may be entitled to FMLA leave that could extend your time. I think your question in relationship to...

Do I have a workman comp case?

Duplicate posts. Please see my other post. I agree that you do need to seek the counsel of an attorney. Good luck.

Do I have a workers compensation claim?

This is a pretty straightforward situation. First, I would recommend that you contact a dermatologist to give an opinion regarding the causal...

Should I get a workman comp lawyer?

I can guarantee you that the insurance company will have a lawyer. I would recommend that you use the find a lawyer tool to find an attorney near...

Can my sue my employer outside of workman's comp

It sounds as if you already had an attorney reviewing your case. In most states, there is no right to sue your employer, as workers compensation is...

Hi. I got burned at work & spent a day in the hospital. The incident was filed by the hospital as workers compensation. I re

Most lawyers will not charge for a consultation on workers compensation case. Please use the find attorney tool on Avvo.com to find qualified...

Should I retain a workers comp lawyer or personal injury lawyer?

Yes! Get a lawyer! You probably should have already! Hopefully you'll retain someone with experience to make sure you are getting all that you are...

If I pull my 401k after the 12 weeks of approved FMLA will it affect me in any way since I'm receiving workers comp checks?

I agree with Atty. Silberman that your 401k benefits should have no affect on comp. Good luck!

I don't believe cashing out your PTO time should affect comp. Some of it may depend on your employer's specific policies.