You need to meet with a good local workers’ compensation lawyer and go over all the facts with him. In fact, you should have done that before the...

Is there any circumstance that requires refiling a Summons with the court and/or Sheriff?

Not enough information given here. In what Court was the matter filed? Was the original Summons and Complaint ever served on the Defendants?...

I hate the fact that my lawyer is back east.

What, exactly, is your complaint with the law firm?

Without more information it is hard to say, but “waived” and “forfeited” would potentially have the same effect, depending on exactly what happened.

Is there a time limit on filing for workmans comp?

Yes, there is, and a Kentucky lawyer can advise you on that. But it would be extremely difficult to prove that you contracted that infection at...

Can I be fired for dying my hair red??

Yes. In NC, unless you have a contract to be employed for a period of time, you are an “employee at will.” An employee at will can be fired for...

You have been approved for Social Security Disability, correct?

Have you heard of this before?

It is not unusual at all for a doctor in a comp case to tell the injured worker one thing, and then write something different in the report.

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You should talk to another workers’ compensation lawyer.

Does your settlement agreement specifically state that the settlement money is only for future medical expenses?