Boy, that is a complicated mess. The second injury, however it happened, really throws a wrench into the works. Your husband should probably...

Should being a fall risk qualify me for short term disability through my job?

Read the definition of “disability” in the policy. I doubt that you meet it. That policy will only pay if you meet the criteria set forth in the...

Workmans comp reluctant about providing medical treatment. What should I do?

Yes, it is time for you to look for a lawyer. You have no way by yourself to make the adjuster do right.

Can I sue my short term disability company and my surgeon since my case has been denied?

I changed your category to “Employment Benefits” because I think you need to see a lawyer about the disability denial. If that policy is through...

My husband is about to receive 85k for a workers comp case. But we also have section 8. Should I report it?

He could talk to a lawyer who does "Elder Law" about whether a "Special Needs Trust" is needed to protect your Section 8 benefits. He needs to...

Can my landlord kick me out if I am unable to work due to a recent disability ?

This is a Landlord-Tenant law question, not workers' comp. As a general rule of law, if you don't pay your rent, the landlord can evict you.

Your lawyer had your case on a contingent fee, right? If so, your lawyer was incentivized to get you more, not less. I suspect that there is a...

Can I legally be fired from my job for having a seizure, even after my employer knows of them?

I changed your category to “Employment” so that a lawyer who handles ADA cases would be more likely to see it.

I was offered a cash payment settlement from workmans comp, what should i do, what am i giving up, should can i neg more $?

I agree with Mr. Ashlock. I would also comment that a 1% rating post surgery seems really low to me, but I don't practice law in your state, so I...

Do i have a case against my lawyer ?

Your post has some confusing stuff in it. For an offer by the insurance company to go down like that is odd and unusual, but when it happens, it...