Disability Retirement

I agree with Mr. Lutkenhaus. In many states, you could settle your workers' comp. case for a lump sum and pro-rate the proceeds of the settlement...

Can I sue my childs father for emotional damage for taking her to the department of human services

I agree with Mr. Poulson. If necessary, have him undego paternity testing to prove he is the child's father so you can obtain child support.

6 weeks in my job as a packer, my hands started feels tingling, burning, painful. What are my rights here? is a work comp case?

Yes. You should report your injury and symptoms to your supervisor right away. It needs to be reported to your company's workers' compensation...

If I fired my lawyer from my workers comp case does he still get 15% when the case is finish

Your attorney will be entitled to quantum meruit attorneys fees. In other words, he will be entitled to be paid at least an hourly rate for the...

Is it more than worker's comp if injury was result of retaliation from employer? Other remedies available?

In Pennsylvania, the fact pattern you state would make it difficult for you to make a claim for anything other than workers' compensation benefits....

The health facility i go to is falsifying my vital signs is this grounds for a case?

Get a copy of your medical records and all evidence you can obtain to prove your claims. It is grounds for a complaint to the administration of...

Injured at work but not during working hours

The general rule in Pennsylvania is that if you are injured on the employer's premises while furthering the employer's business (even before...

Can i go away while on workman compensation

Yes, you may travel while you are on workers' compensation. However, you should remember what your doctor's restrictions are and follow them. If...

The answer for non-union employees, in general, is yes. In the absence of a written agreement with your employer, there is no requirement for...

My 50 year old brother signed my elderly mothers name and used her social security number without her knowledge or permission

Your mother should immediately contest this alleged debt with the creditor. Since she did not actually sign off on the loan, she has a strong...