Is it better financially speaking to settle a worker comp case at mandatory msc conference or to take the case to trial?

By settling prior to trial both parties are hedging their bets against the uncertainly of the outcome at trial. It is often a risk vs. benefit...

The annuity will always cost the Insurance company less than the required lump sum amount. Why do you think they like to use them? To save...

If I was on a leave of absence from my job and under a physicians care should I have been terminated?

If your case was accepted and you are still getting medical treatment, then it should not have been "closed." If the case was not officially...

Here in NC, you may have a more munificent way of finishing your case (instead of the ratings), depending on your work status. You really need...

You have an "election of benefits" to make at some point. Usually, the rating money is the smallest benefit you can choose, which is why the...

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Can a Subpoena Duces Tecum be served on a defendant (employer & insurance company) via US mail ?

You should obtain and familiarize yourself with all the applicable procedural rules since you are trying to represent yourself. There may be a...

In NY State Can a workmen's compensation attorney decide not to represent you the night before your court case?

It may be unprofessional but it is not illegal. That conversation you had with the paralegal must have triggered something. As a general example,...

Can I settle my lifetime med benefits with ic without a msa in s.c. ?

No. Your plan won't work. The Comp carrier is not going to settle with you without a MSA if a MSA is needed.

Can a workman's case be approved after being denied due to notes that the initial Dr wrote down which are untrue?

Sure. It happens all the time. You need a good workers' comp lawyer to help you.

I have reached my MMI, and PI raiting of 3%. My impairment check has been automatically cut by 50%, because I was released to

Is your case being handled under Florida work comp law or the law of another state? (Flight attendant cases usually are under the law of where...