You are always allowed to quit your job and look for another one. The problem is that quitting a light duty job can have a serious impact on your...

Can a lawyer refuse to settle ?

Settlement is entirely volunteer on the part of the parties. The insurance company is not required to settle. You should discuss this with your...

Workers comp payment information

There is not enough information to determine whether you are being paid the correct rate. The best source of information would be your weekly pay...

What should I do? I have had no surgery yet, and same symptoms. Already had treatment scheduled, but had to now switch doctors.

You need to consult with an experienced Workers' Compensation attorney as soon as possible. There is not enough information here to give you good...

I got the decision against my boss from WCJ he appealed just got the new decision. It says the order is hereby VACATED and the

You really should be asking your attorney this question. The general answer is that the WCJ needs to render a new, detailed Decision fully...

My question is can we sue his company after the workmens comp. is settled for the health problems caused due to the stress, pain

As you have already been advised, you cannot sue his Employer for anything other than Workers' Compensation. However, if you have an experienced...

Does mental injury due to M.V.A benefits Workers' Compensation case besides head and physical injury?

Mental injuries can be covered so long as your treating psychiatrist or psychologist supports the claim. Each case is assessed on its own facts. ...

Do I need to get second surgery done if its not guaranteed to work without losing my benefits

This is not a yes or no question. Some of the factors that are weighed in this determination include the likelihood of success of the treatment...

This is pretty standard. I am always very careful to explain this to my clients up front, but I still find that some of them have the same...

What happens during a first mediation hearing for a filed petition for termination of benefits? Mainly do I have to testify?

You are mixing terms together; further, each Judge has different procedures, so there is not enough info here to give you a solid answer. You...