Possibility of requesting further comp after rushed acceptance due to financial distress and injuries were more severe

The key question is whether you are back at work and able to make as much money as you made before your injury, or if your hand injury has damaged...

It may not make sense for you to resolve your case for the rating. Please read the "Legal Guide" I have linked to this answer for more details. ...

Did my lawyer screw up my injury case?

That is not confidential. A lawyer is ethically required to withdraw if his client does not stay in contact with him.

What do I do if my worker's comp claim was denied?

He needs to hire a good workers' comp lawyer as soon as possible. He can search for a lawyer here on AVVO. He can also take a look at the "NC...

On Appeal, if I request oral argument can I do it to just to answer the justices questions?

I have handled many appeals and I think that appeals are won or lost on the Briefs. The oral argument is usually allowed only if the Court feels...

For civil court, do I need to sue other party in the county they live at or where incident happened?

In Small Claims Court, I think the correct venue is the county where the Defendant lives.

Work Comp along with a Private liability Claim

You can probably negotiate with the insurance carrier to reduce or eliminate the lien, but giving up your medical coverage may be an expensive way...

My wife got in a car accident while making a delivery. She filed for worker's comp, but should we file a car insurance claim?

You should get a free consultation from a California attorney who handles personal injury claims. A lawyer can look at the police report of the...

Why did my employer not send me to the doctor for my injury or drug test after reported my accident?

In order to protect your rights, you need to file a claim with the NC Industrial Commission. It is quite common for an employer to not take you...

One of the basic principles of contract law is that when one party makes an offer, and the other party makes a counteroffer, that counteroffer...