What state do I look for an attorney in? and what type.

I would suggest you talk to a workers' comp lawyer in both Mo where you were hired and in Alabama where you were injured. Either or both states...

Is an Insurance carrier for the Defendant REQUIRED to be present at mediation?

Here in NC all parties are required to attend. But you can give the adjuster permission to "appear by telephone." The adjuster must be available...

In my state that would be terrible legal advice. You should talk to an actual lawyer. Look for one who handles a lot of work comp cases. They...

Should I settled for an amount that was said even though I don't think it is enough?

You don't know how to evaluate your case for settlement value so you need to get yourself a good workers' comp lawyer. You can search for lawyers...

Workers Comp, back to work, modified. Doctor had a phone conversation with my case manager without me being present. So what?

Your remedy is that the Doctor's opinions, if they are not helpful to you, can be excluded from evidence. If the nurse violated the Commission's...

Do I have to contact the workers comp insurance if my employer refused to fill out any paperwork

Talking to the insurance company yourself will not help, and will likely hurt, your claim. If your case is worth pursuing, then it is worth hiring...

I reside in Arizona, I worked through 02/10/14 in Wisconsin. I was forced into taking a medical LOA by Walmart, later denied.

The fact that CMI tells you it is not covered is not very meaningful. Get a local workers' comp lawyer to take a look at your case and see if it...

I get ssdi 2239 a month I was making 62000 a year I am settleing my case how much do I get a month betwing the 2 checks

Not enough info here to answer. If you are settling a comp case, you will want a workers' comp lawyer to put the offset-reduction language in your...

I had knee surgery that was under workers comp, my work forced me to take std checks too and then made me pay back the gross

No, this site is not designed to give someone legal advice regarding a specific situation. A workers' comp lawyer will give you a free...

Is it dumb to represent myself I from of the board of industrial appeals?

Mr. Candiano identified your problem. You will have to figure out a way to get along with your lawyer in order to keep one, assuming that you can...