I'm not sure about Florida, but in Maryland the insurance company has 15 days from the date of the Order approving the settlement to make payment. ...

Workers Comp doctor cleared me for duty, but then the company sent me to another doctor who said I couldn't and I was fired?

An employer cannot terminate your employment for filing a workers compensation claim. However, if California is an at-will employment state, then...

What is the maximum amount that can be garnished for child support arrears on a Workers Comp settlement?

Your state should have a specific statute that discusses the percentage that is allowed to be garnished from personal injury awards for...

I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this. I would collect all of your medical records and consult with a medical malpractice attorney in...

I have been in my union since 1987 and have never actually needed them for anything until this past December, I was injured

Sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time. I assume you are talking about the City of Baltimore. I represent many injured workers who...

Do we have a malpractice case? Personal injury?

I'm sorry to hear that you and your husband are going through this. Unfortunately, sometimes bad things happen during surgery but it is not...

If you had a new injury that caused your back pain to resurface, you should file a new workers' compensation claim against your current employer. ...

Can I force the insurance company to settle with a payoff rather than future medical?

Yes. You can close out the future medical treatment for a cash settlement. However, if you are a Medicare recipient or Medicare Eligible, the...