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Hello. Is there any attorney that will agree to a 20% contingent fee on my social security disabilty claim?
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Answered on December 07, 2018
Social security attorneys fees are generally 25% of past due benefits awarded with a cap of $6000. The judge awards whichever is less. There is no...
Settle my case before or after my surgery?...IS there a value difference??
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Answered on September 20, 2018
In most cases i would recommend waiting until after the surgery to settle, especially if comp is paying for the surgery. There can be unexpected...
Was asked to take a post accident drug and alcohol test after someone ran into my work truck, 10 days later I tested positive.
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Answered on September 12, 2018
There are a lot of hoops an employer has to jump through to make use of the results of this drug test relative to a valid denial of your comp...
When can I start collecting missed wages from Workers Comp?
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Answered on August 13, 2018
The carrier has 21 days from date of injury to accept or deny your claim. They will send a document such as a notice of compensation payable or...
Do I have to travel to my employer's state to see one of their doctor's for a work injury if I reside in a different state?
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Answered on August 09, 2018
You actually ask several good questions. Unless you are physically unable to travel, they can require you to attend an IME here every 6 months. ...
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Help, I can't find a lawyer willing to take my worker's comp case?
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Answered on July 26, 2018
Unfortunately many comp attorneys, especially large firms, won't take limited claims, but a lot of the solos and smaller firms on here are willing...
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I was working and fell off a ladder 30ft up do I have a possible case?
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Answered on July 26, 2018
As others here have stated, this would be a workers' comp matter. You should see a workers' comp attorney to ensure that your medical treatment is...
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Can I use my sick time?
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Answered on June 23, 2018
I am sorry to hear that you are having an issue using sick time for a work injury. A lot of times this comes down to employer time coding...
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Could someone please give me advice on my workmen's Comp. claim
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Answered on December 03, 2015
I would recommend hiring an attorney to file a petition to have your comp rate adjusted to include loss of earnings from your second employer. ...
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In state of Pa what workman comp monetary claim rights do I have being terminated illegibly because of reduction in work force?
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Answered on October 31, 2015
You should be eligible for unemployment if let go on light duty and probably workers comp though you will need to file a petition and judge needs...
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