Worker comp & third party law suit settled on July 7 my attorney has one check how long should it take to get paid ?

You clearly need to call your attorney and find out why disbursement has not taken place. It could be that the comp portion of your settlement had...

What changes (if any) should I expect to see in the way I'm treated my worker's comp when I go from a working status to no job?

It appears from your question that you have been totally disabled but that you have been receiving pay from your employer. When your job ends you...

In looking for an attorney to handle my worker's compensation case, what qts should I ask the atty to know who is right for me?

There are a great number of attorneys who do some workers' compensation, but few who do it a lot. You should ask prospective attorneys how long...

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If I am injured at work and diagnosed by x-ray with a sprain of Unspecified site of wrist only to find out 3 months later

Virginia workers' compensation law allows you to pursue a medical negligence claim against the doctor but you need to be aware that the workers'...

Can I accept work /study from school without penalty to my workers compensation? Will I be offered a settlement?

The key is whether or not you have been released to light duty work. If you have, then you cannot avoid job placement because you have returned to...

How long and what can I expect for wages in the future?

In Virginia you are entitled to 2/3 of your average weekly wage so long as your doctor keeps you out of all work, but the maximum anyone can...

My doctors said i have carpel tunnel syndrome. From my job is my claim strong. To win against insurance company

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be covered but you will have a lot of legal hurdles to get over. You will need a comprehensive medical report from your...

I am in the middle of a workers comp appeal. My doctor talked to the opposing attorney without my permission or notifying me.

HIPPA does not apply to workers' compensation cases. The Virginia Workers' Compensation Act and the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission...

Who are some of the best Lawyers within a 30 mile radius of Fairfax? Not just at winning cases, but caring about you as a person

There are a few very competent workers' compensation attorney's within Northern Virginia. You can try using Avvo to find them or just do an...

Looking for an attorney.

There are many experienced attorneys in Virginia and many of them have statewide practices. If you cannot resolve the issues with your current...