Can I say my Job laid me off if I called and wanted to quit because I was in pain?

Quitting your job is one of the worst things an injured worker can do. It typically enables the workers' comp insurance company to deny wage loss...

Workers Compensation and I am still having a problem despite the fact I was terminated. I am not sure why?

Most employees in NC are "employees at will" and can be fired for any reason, or no reason, at the whim of their employer. The only reasons that...

I/C denied my claim, explain steps at mediation. What happens if no agreement reached then? Is mediation to try do a settlement?

At this point you need to hire the best workers' comp lawyer you can find. And nothing will happen quickly in your case because it has been...

What to do next? What should I do now that I know I will be disabled for the rest of the year and the accident was intentional

Workers' compensation lawyers will usually provide a free consultation. Get one or more from local work comp lawyers. Do it soon in case a...

A legal search produces illegal substance in my room that's not mine-read on Please!

Follow the advice of Mr. Jones and also, put your affairs in order in case this turns out poorly for you. And for God's sake, stop posting details...

WHEN CAN I SUE PERSONAL INJURY DURING A WORKERS COMP CASE IF SOMEONE DIES AT WORK?

Workers' Comp would have offered a small settlement simply because they viewed the comp case as one they would win. You should be discussing this...

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I tripped at work (Charter School) & they don't have workers comp. Can I make a claim on their property ins?

You may be able to file a tort suit against them for the defect on the propety. We call this a "slip and fall" case and they can be very hard to...

Can workers compensation benefits stop due to a car accident I had while I was recovering from my work related injury?

You need to talk to a local lawyer who is an expert in work comp law. Each state work comp law is different, but here in my state, that car wreck...

A young lawyer can often be hired for a lower fee than a more experienced older lawyer. But where I practice law older lawyers don't "rely on...