He needs to hire a lawyer who specializes in workers’ compensation. The employer is dishonest; your friend will get nowhere trying to handle this...

The adjuster can always question “medical causation” in spite of the lifetime medicals order. You posted this with a N.C. location so mostly N.C....

MSA funds must be placed in a separate interest bearing account and “held in trust” by you. You should only use MSA funds to pay for case-related...

Call the Clerk of Court’s office at that appellate court and ask them. The people in the Clerk’s office will know.

What is your comp rate? What are your work restrictions? The carrier may offer you the PPD rating, which is significant for that situation, but...

Mr. Borah is correct. Ordinarily, a lawyer will give you a paper showing where all the money went when you settle a case. Here in NC we refer...

Did you "settle" your case or do you have an open award? It makes a big difference. Please post a comment below to clarify.

Find yourself a lawyer who is a “Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law” in your state. You can use the “Find a Lawyer” tab here on...

Yes, they are going to owe you some money. Here in NC, when your restrictions due to a workers' comp injury cause you to have a reduction in...

Has a doctor given you any work restrictions? If so, ask your employer to honor them. But you have no rights until you properly instigate a...