Should i take the first offer?

My colleagues are correct. I rarely advise my clients to accept a settlement before a planned surgery, unless there is some very good reason for...

As my colleagues noted, there are specific loss benefits available. Consult with a certified specialist workers’ comp attorney.

Can I sue my Employer?

In general you cannot sue your employer for personal injuries but Workers’ Compensation entitles you to lost wages if any and treatment for your...

Do I have a legal case?

I agree with my colleagues. You have both a workers' compensation case and a (very rare) wrongful termination case. Talk to a lawyer right away.

I would have no problem taking this as a workers’ compensation case. Speak with a lawyer right away.

Is my employer allowed to reduce my hours and write me up?

If your hours have been cut as a result of your work injury, you might be entitled to partial disability. You should consult with an attorney.

You won’t have to pay for legal assistance. Doctors sometimes want to know if their patients have lawyers so that they know that they are being...

You have potential rights to both wage loss and medical benefits. Only wage loss, potentially, would stop upon your return to work, and that...

Yes, you are constitutionally entitled to counsel of your choice. But your new attorney may have to work out whether any fees are due to your...

Fees for attorney's? Part 2. Original is placed in SSA section and I wish this for WC.

Mr. Neiman is correct. The fee split is something which would have to be worked out between your new and old attorneys, or, if they cannot agree,...