Workman's comp

It is not necessary that your lawyer be a member of WILG. But you can do a little online research to be sure that you find a lawyer that has...

I have not been contacted by anyone yet - need to try some other lawyers

Yes, you should be represented by a lawyer that does workers Comp claimant's work on a regular basis. Your case is probably heading toward a...

Thumb/hand injury

Yes, a Dr may change his report. A lawyer could help by writing to the Dr to address whether there is a Schedule Loss of the hand. Of course, the...

Need a lawyer for my workman's comp case - I was injured ( left knee ) on Sept. 24,2012

You first should call a local Workers Comp lawyer to discuss which state has the proper jurisdiction in this case. It is possible that you may be...

Who has to hire an interpreter, the judge or my attorney?

For hearings, the Workers Comp Board has a service that calls in for the hearings with an interpreter. This needs to be arranged before the...

Is it normal practice for the atty you hired not to show up at a hearing & send an atty who doesn't know the case

If you are not pleased with your legal representation, you should seek another Workers Comp attorney in your area. You have every right to do that....

If both of your jobs are covered by Workers Comp, then you should be receiving Workers Comp benefits at a rate that includes consideration of the...

Should I retain an attorney for my workplace injury? I won't have the thumb I used to!

Yes, you should retain an attorney. You shouldn't try to navigate the Workers Comp system on your own. The attorney's fee is typically no more than...

It is definitely worth contacting a Workers Comp attorney to discuss this. You may very well have a valid claim. Important issues are whether your...

I had a heart attack at work while lifting a machine should that be comp

I think you do have a claim. You should contact a lawyer to get your clam filed. You will need you Dr to confirm that the heart attack is causally...