How to find fair lump sum settlement from worker's compensation?Just settled,is settlement fair?

No way to tell you without knowing all the relevant facts. But if you have already settled it is too late to ask. I have settled TBI cases for...

I need some help im in ky , i have a work comp case , old attorney withdrew from my case now and filed a lien against my ttd ck

The fee contract you signed says whatever it says. If you cannot work it out with the lawyer, then call the state agency that approves fees in...

A good workers' comp attorneyshould have helped you. That is what good ones do. A Form 18M is used to get you "lifetime medical coverage" for...

What attorney do I need for a medical battery claim?

I suspect that if you read very carefully the consent form that you signed, that you discover that you did in fact consent to the procedure he...

You do not need the store's cooperation in order to file criminal charges against him. You can file a police report and get a warrant issued by...

I was injured at work. minor cut sent to urgent care had to take a drug screen I expect it to be positive for thc can I be fired

Your comp claim will probably be denied and you will probably be fired. Most companies in NC have a strong policy against use of illegal drugs.

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Workers compensation and verbal abuse

If you don't like his communication style then you can fire him and hire a new one. Changing lawyers creates some issues so you want to avoid doing...

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I need a legal malpractice lawyer that knows worker comp. laws for a case in Circuit Court in VA.

A legal malpractice lawyer would likely hire a workers' comp specialist as an expert witness to look at the case and see if in fact your lawyer...

I called my attorney to agree with a WC Section 20 settlement but have second thoughts now.Is my call binding or can I retract ?

If you want to retract your acceptance of a deal, you need to call your attorney IMMEDIATELY before he conveys your acceptance to the other party. ...

Hi, Why is over 1/2 of my compensation check put into taxable social security at the end of the year ? I make $38,520 on comp

This may be a Social Security offset issue. When SSD benefits are taxable, part of your comp (that was offset) in effect becomes taxable. But I...