One more time....NOT a workers comp claim although I fell at work. There a gas line under the parking garage lot.

If you fell at work due to a risk of the work place, then it is a workers' compensation claim. Your employer can defeat any personal injury claim...

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The insurance company will only "settle" if it is in their best interests. So, if you are at MMI and not incurring medical expenses then having a...

Do I need to contact a workers comp attorney?

As a Virginia Workers Compensation lawyer, I can tell you the issue may be whether you were exposed to a risk of the employment. Or, were you...

How Do I claim Ssi for my kids

I Agee. If the father gets SSI you cannot receive this unless you are disabled. Your kids cannot get SSI unless they are disabled.

Can I be terminated for becoming temporary disabled at a company I worked for.

Yes you probably can be terminated. However, you may have remedies. If you were terminated from a light duty job, then you can apply to be put back...

Do I have a case?

You have a difficult situation. You already suffered from fibromyalgia (which basically is pain without a diagnosis). You now claim you have...

Auto accident on the job

Yes, you were at work. However, you fell asleep causing the accident. You need to consult a WC lawyer about this situation. Also, the insurance for...

Had a back injury, Workmans Comp, settled for $30,000. Still needing surgery, keep getting denied surgery.

When you "settle" a WC case, Medicare "has" to be considered if you are on Medicare at the time of the settlement. However, you do not indicate if...

How do I get support from my son's father who is not only on social security but never worked in his life to claim taxes ?

Your remedy is to get a child support order. Then, the judge can direct him to make child support payments. He may defend saying he has little or...

I broke my leg at work due to a faulty piece of equipment should I be talking to a lawyer

If the company is covering the injury and if there is no problem with your recovery and if there is no problem with permanency and if the company...