Should a small HOA buy workmen's comp even if they have no employees?

If you are concerned with suffering an injury on the job, then you may want to self-insure yourself for workers compensation. Since I have less...

Most short term disability plans do not cover work-related injuries. I do not practice in your state but you would need to review the exclusionary...

Should I be looking to hire an attorney?

I have practiced Virginia Workers' Compensation law for over 35 years. I have some concerns about your claim. You indicate your back injury was due...

I have practiced Virginia Workers' Compensation law in Virginia for 35 years. I can tell you that repetitive injuries such as tennis elbow which...

Do I need a workers comp. lawyer, personal injury lawyer or both?

On the facts presented you do not have a personal injury case. The bad seat belt was caused by poor maintenance by your employer. Thus, your only...

Workmans compensation in VA

The insurer has 44 days to pay to avoid a penalty. The 44 days includes 30 days for the appeal period and 14 days for the penalty period. Most of...

Can a wife who was entitled to an allowance of husband on ssi and in a nursing home the last 3 years collect that back money?

There is no spousal benefit or survivorship benefit for the survivor of an SSI recipient.

Social Security survivorship benefits are not affected by other assets. You may be confusing SSI and Social Security. He would lose SSI if he had...

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You have to be 60 years of age or 50 and disabled. Then the following applies: If you are the divorced spouse of a worker who dies, you could...

Is there a way for my son to keep his benefits and I could get my social security?

It appears the only issue is whether Medicare is better for your disabled son or Medicaid. Since Medicare pays doctors more than Medicaid it is...