Depends on the local rules governing mediation. In my state a mediated settlement agreement is enforceable in most circumstances.

Can work comp judge lower my lawyer fee of 35% i signed for it was desperate for help saw most lawyers get 10 to 15%

As a general rule, a judge cannot rewrite a contract for an attorney fee percentage (or anything else). The wild card here is whether or not...

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Your post is not really clear as to what happened. Did you pay a "flat fee" which is considered earned when paid, or did you pay a "retainer" or...

I have several disabilities and have applied for benefits. How can I find an attorney to take over the case and close it?

Are you asking about workers' comp or social security disability? You posted this in workers' comp but you may want to repost it in the Social...

How much is my settlement if I am paralysed in my entire left arm and left leg

Impossible to say from the facts posted. You should get a local lawyer who concentrates on representing injured workers to help you with this...

Do I need a lawyer to get my full disability back from them taking out workman's comp?

Call the senior US Senator from your state and ask his or her staff to help you on this Social Security issue.

I work for employment law attorneys. After 4 years at a poorly set up work station, I’m having severe back pain and filed an L&

Be prepared to hire a workers' comp lawyer to help you on November 22. You can start your search for one here on AVVO. Don't hire one that is...

I have a work comp claim in process and have been wanting to quit my job prior to injury, what are the ramifications of doing so

Are you currently getting TTD payments? If you quit will you continue to get those payments? How will those payments be affected if you quit? In...

Can workers comp take my settlement for pain and suffering ?

A workers' comp lawyer may be able to negotiate a significant reduction in the lien on your behalf. The work comp carriers are willing to...

I got injured at work but want to quit job, will i be responsible for medical bills?

You should get legal advice from a workers comp lawyer before you quit. You need to know exactly what effect it would have on your claim.