How much power does Worker's Comp really have?

Your state probably has rules that cover all these issues. Have you looked for those rules?

I was hurt on the job pretty bad and my employer wants to not run it through Workmen's Comp. is that e legal

They are trying to cheat you out of all the other benefits normally provided by workers' comp. if you are covered by comp, they would have to pay...

How long do I have to sue my workers comp lawyer? He failed to enter the right paperwork. The Judge said we would have won.

You are asking about the "statute of limitations" for legal malpractice. You need to ask a lawyer in your state to get a definite answer to that...

Im a janitor at a school, i got mrvsa thru my knee, by kneeing in the mens washroom, can I compensate ?

Maybe. MRSA claims are hard to win because you can get MRSA virtually everywhere and anywhere. You need a really good workers' comp lawyer to...

The federal Internal Revenue Code specifically excludes settlements for physical injuries from taxable income. However, if you have something like...

Do all workers comp cases get settled?

I would recommend that you get a good workers' comp lawyer to help you first, before you even consider settlement. There may be a lot that can be...

NC how to get opposing party attorney removed from civil case?

It is likely that the PC was reinstated not long after it was suspended. He has to register it with the Bar so it is possible that he is out of...

Can an undocumented worker receive benefits from a workers compensation claim?

In most states he will be covered by work comp. Most states do not allow an employer who employed someone illegally to avoid comp liability for the...

Is it ok to switch a attorney after already changing attorneys?

Mr. Borah gave you great advice. When I started practicing law over 20 years ago, I had the good fortune to work for a gentleman who had...

I have asthma and a sensativity to scents, one co-worker claims she must wear scented lotion. What can I do?

You should talk to an employment law attorney. You may have a good claim under the federal ADA or your state's "mini ADA." I cannot imagine what...

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