If I had a worker's comp settlement when I was 51 will it affect my social security benefits at 62?

Upon considering your question, I wonder if you continued to work after your work injury that was settled ten years ago. If you did not, did you...

Emotional Distress Case?

I agree with Mr. Bollinger. Generally, purely emotional distress claims are not covered under the North Carolina workers' compensation act, but...

I agree with Mr. Soto that you will be paid a settlement for your umbilical hernia if you have a permanent impairment as a result of the hernia...

What will my dollar settlement amount be for a 24% of impairment for a foot? my date of injury was 9-9-2017...?

You can calculate this by multiplying .24 by 144 weeks then multiplying those weeks by your workers' compensation benefit. Be aware though that...

Is it legal to fire me when i had surgery due to an accident at work?

Your situation sounds very complicated. This may be something your workers' compensation attorney can work out for you when you are released to...

It depends . . . if you have a short term disability policy through your employer you should apply for that if your medical provider gives you...

You may certainly file a workers' compensation claim even though you are no longer employed by the company, so long as you meet the other elements...

How can I get my employer to release me off lite duty I turned in my doctors notes in to my boss back in September ?

I interpret your situation to be that your doctor released you to return to work full duty but your employer continues to keep you on light duty. ...

I got fired from my job i still have work restrictions workers comp doesn't want to pay me the weekly benefit what can I do?

I agree with Mr. Bollinger. Your situation sounds complicated and there are facts that you do not mention that are necessary to know before this...

Okay - your have raised several different legal issues. First, if your injury happened at work and the doctor takes you out of work, you should...