If you choose not to have surgery on a back injury covered under workers compensation can you still settle the case

That medical condition probably will not get better, butay get worse, without the surgery. So consider you're focal options carefully. Lots of...

I work for a nursing agency, can I sue for lost work because they let their disability insurance lapse

You can apply for Social Security Dissbility thru your local SOcial Security Administration office.

My brother had an eye injury on the job one year ago, and has been dealing with worker's comp regarding this injury....

I agree with my colleagues. This stuff is not a DIY project. He needs the assistance of a good workers' comp lawyer at this point. Without one he...

If we could sue every employer rep who lies to a claims adjuster in order to deny benefits to legitimately injured workers, the courts would be so...

I was injured at work on feb 22nd, owner put me under FMLA, is it to late to file a claim?

You already need a workers' comp lawyer. You have already screwed up your claim. You are supposed to file a written report of your injury claim...

Check that was not picked up?Would there be interest

Under your state work comp law, was the carrier or employer required to mail the check to you? If requiring you to pick it up was outside the...

Upon returning to work my boss had advised me I will not resume my position as supervisor. Is this legal?

Maybe. And maybe not. A lot more facts are needed. NC does have a law prohibiting retaliatory discrimination at work for filing a work comp...

He should hire a good workers' compensation lawyer and let the lawyer sort it out.

Should these injuries be covered under my former worker's comp claim? Am I entitled to any settlement for these injuries?

It will ultimately be a question of "medical causation" and a good workers' comp lawyer can help you navigate that legal and medical minefield. I...

Torn by air pressure internally during routine colonscpy on 2/15/07. Em room 2 days later.pain meds and sent home .

There is an excellent medical malpractice attorney in your area named Cliff Britt. You should gather up all your medical records, especially the...