Questions answered by Jan Freerk Hoen

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Worker's compensation

Jan's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

This may or may not be a compensable claim. Report it immediately to your prior employer and file a claim. If it is denied, have a worker's comp...

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How can we sue the driver who hit our car? The driver has a suspended license.the problem we dont have money to pay atty.

Jan's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

AVVO has a find a lawyer tool to assist you. Personal injury attorneys work for a contingent fee, so you do not have to pay up front. The fee is...

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If a cop was on the scene when a hit & run occurs aren't they supposed to file a report?

Jan's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

If you filed an incident report, just let your insurance company handle it as an uninsured motorist claim. They should waive any deductible. ...

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My co worker was shoved an head butted by the mgr.. the mgr is the bosses son, what should he do?

Jan's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

This is most likely not a matter that would be covered under Worker's Comp. It should be reported to the police and possibly to the Va. Dept. of...

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What type of attorney do I need??

Jan's answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

This is a matter for small claims court. It will be difficult to find an attorney willing to assist on a contingent fee basis and the amount of...

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I need to do a tort claim or something for inmate injury stopped up plumming my falling in walkway of shower area perminant

Jan's answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

Your description is too unclear to answer the question. If you were injured due to improper medical treatment or deliberate indifference while...

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Filing a lawsuit against a LTC facility for intentionally inflicting emotional distress on me. Seeking exemplary damages.

Jan's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

You will need to get the medical records reviewed to see if there is any cause of action. Without any physical injury, it is doubtful that you have...

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What to do when the company fails to file injury report with industrial commission (Virginia)?

Jan's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

Obviously they know about it if they are making voluntary payments, but you need to be under an award to protect your right to continuing benefits....

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My son was hurt at school when he was a couple years ago and he still has a nasty scar on his head

Jan's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

School injury cases present a number of difficult issues - notice of claim requirement; sovereign immunity; causation; etc. If your son was a minor...

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What's next, do I need to seek a lawyer?

Jan's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

Meet with an experienced local comp attorney to review and discuss the employer's position first. Make sure to bring your medical records. I am in...

Jan Freerk Hoen's Answers (686)

Worker's compensation

How can we sue the driver who hit our car? The driver has a suspended license.the problem we dont have money to pay atty.

If a cop was on the scene when a hit & run occurs aren't they supposed to file a report?

My co worker was shoved an head butted by the mgr.. the mgr is the bosses son, what should he do?

What type of attorney do I need??

I need to do a tort claim or something for inmate injury stopped up plumming my falling in walkway of shower area perminant

Filing a lawsuit against a LTC facility for intentionally inflicting emotional distress on me. Seeking exemplary damages.

What to do when the company fails to file injury report with industrial commission (Virginia)?

My son was hurt at school when he was a couple years ago and he still has a nasty scar on his head

What's next, do I need to seek a lawyer?