Do I have a case against a doctor that clears me to return to work while still suffering from an injury?

Often symptoms persist after medical care has been exhausted to reach improvement (this is sometimes called maximum medical improvement...

I would do two things: 1) consult a local workers' compensation attorney and 2) seek medical care to address this problem and determine what, if...

My impairment is in the blue book and I meet all the steps for the impairment.

This is a fact specific question that can only be answered with all the facts (medical records/history, claim and case history, any defenses...

Is it breach of confidentiality to have included a "problem list" on a workman's comp visit summary?

Consult a local workers' compensation attorney, but these records may not fall under HIPAA protection. Your state may vary. If there are false...

Are workers comp attorneys allowed to sue for neglect? OSHA gave a list of changes to my employer that were not done.

This sounds like a very serious injury. You may have a variety of claims - workers compensation, wrongful termination, potential medical mal...

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Can my boss make me sign a written warning slip? And if I sign it in red ink is it legal?

The color of the pen doesn't really play into the legality of the document. If the meeting was discussing what not to do, this can be considered a...

If you own a vacant lot do you have any kind of liability exposure?

As a property owner, vacant or not, you do have certain responsibilities (zoning compliance, tax compliance, and potential liability for injuries...

You should both seek medical care if your injury is still present and symptomatic as well as contact a local personal injury attorney for a free...

I was going into a local casino. I slipped on steps slick from dirt and injured my knee. Do I have a case?

Very fact specific. As others have pointed out, you should first seek medical care to address your knee injury. Next you should consult an...

My dog had recently been hit by a car fatally, and we were wondering if we could sue

sorry for your loss. while our pets are part of our family, the law treats them typically as personal property and absent other facts this case...