Can a workers compensation attorney take a percentage of funds given to client for TTD and, or PD?

In addition, you don't have to keep the new lawyer. You always have the right to select your own lawyer. Firing one and hiring a new one mid-case...

Could I file a third party lawsuit against the property owner where my wife was injured. Could this be a personal injury claim

If the property owner is not the employer, then the "exclusive remedy" of workers' comp would not bar a suit against the property owner. However,...

I would like to know if I can spend a portion of the settlement on whatever I want? Or is the settlement only for medicalexpence

The money allocated to the MSA can only be spent on future related medicals that would otherwise be eligible for payment by Medicare. So that can...

Do i have to use an attorney from Georgia, or can i receive representation from an attorney in another state?

You need a lawyer in the state that has jurisdiction over your claim. If more than one state has jurisdiction, then talk to an experienced work...

Do I have a copyright or other claim if I wasn't compensated?

Commercial use (in advertising) of your image, without your permission, is a violation of copyright law. You should speak to a copyright lawyer to...

Am I entitled to any compensation?

Do you have a good workers' comp lawyer representing you? You need one in order to effectively challenge the denial.

Is your claim accepted or denied? That is a big factor in determining settlement value. Is your lawyer experienced in workers' comp? That is...

Why am l losing all my vacation after returning to work from a worker's compensation injury?

Here in NC, that would probably be a violation of our employment law. Talk to a local lawyer who handles employment law matters.

Would you represent me in a workers compensation claims if an attorney has already looked at my case.

You need to speak to a workers' compensation lawyer. Do that before you give a recorded statement to the insurance company. You may or may not...

How can the client dispute an attorney fee in a workers comp case before settling, or is the client stuck with no recourse?

The "maximum settlement amount?" What the heck is that? Did the lawyer simply arrange to collect the PPD rating assigned by the ATP? Any 97-27...