Can an Award Agreement be disputed? Is it too late to obtain a lawyer?

You should retain an attorney as soon as possible. Your questions about the Award Agreement form are valid but somewhat misplaced because you do...

Workers' compensation in Virginia is only affected by wages and contributions to a "go fund me" account don't constitute wages. They are gifts so...

Can I pursue legal action with worker's compensation?

You can file a claim for workers' compensation if you have the medical evidence that that your back pains and twitching are due to the accident in...

Do I file to have workers comp pay for my lost wages instead of short term disability paying for it?

Since your claim is a NY claim, you will have to consult a NY workers' compensation attorney to determine what rights you still have to lost wages...

My question is can I negotiate for some of my money up front if I decide to settle?

The insurance company will not pay "money up front" because they have no guarantee that your case will settle or that the Commission will approve a...

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How do we get them to pay us like they are supposed to

The answer to your question depends upon whether or not your wife is under an Award Order. If she is, then you need to notify the Virginia...

Can i sue for workmans comp or damages?

When you are injured as a result of an accident that arises out of and occurs in the course of your employment, you may not sue your employer for...

Do I need a lawyer to help me navigate this problem or should I just accept that pain will be part of my life from now on?

If you haven't established your legal right to workers' compensation by now so that the insurance company can no longer argue that this is all due...

If I sign the letter of release and resignation, aren't I giving up my lifetime medical as well?

Do not fall for this "final offer" tactic. I have been settling Virginia workers' compensation cases for over 35 years all over Virginia and I...

I was assaulted at work on a after hours call I am out on workers compensation but do I have any other legal abilities

When you are covered by workers compensation you do not usually have the right to any other form of compensation. pain and suffering etc. is not...