Do I testify at a settlement hearing in my workers compensation case

Yes. You will need to briefly testify regarding your understanding of the settlement agreement.

You actually need an attorney who would be in the best position to answer your question. You are doing yourself a tremendous disservice by trying...

Why my workers comp checks stop coming after the last visit I had with my doctor

Unfortunately, there is not enough information here to give you an informed decision. It depends on whether your employer accepted the claim fully,...

How do I get representation for a smaller comp case with complications that could be larger?

What you are describing is NOT a "smaller comp case." It is quite serious and needs proper management. I am not sure who you called, but anyone on...

What can cause a wc settlement check not to come within 30 days?

There are many reasons why a settlement check might not come timely. None of the are good, however. You should have been paid within about 10...

It might be advisable to file a penalty petition at this point.

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Do I need a worker's compensation lawyer?

You absolutely need to retain a lawyer, preferably one who is certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law by the PA Bar Association as...

Was I technically fired or not ?

Your question speaks to issues of Federal Workers' Compensation and Employment Law. Federal Workers' Compensation is much different from state...

This most likely has nothing to do with your new injury. It probably means that one of your old doctors contacted your attorney with a bill that...

7 1/2 YEARS, AND 5 SURGERIES LATER (2 OF WHICH WERE KNEE REPLACEMENTS TO SAME KNEE) I WAS SCHEDULED FOR IME.

Most judges recognize that these exams are not independent. It will be up to your attorney to expose the bias during cross examination if the...