Why wont DOL award payment to my husband who worked at their facility and has sarcoidosis?

Was he a federal employee? If not, his case will fall under the state work comp laws. He needs a good workers' comp lawyer from the proper state,...

Should I sign a a workers' comp. compromise & release addendum that would make me liable for all liens and not the employer?

Mr. Borah has given you excellent advice. Get a good workers' comp lawyer now before the carrier takes advantage of you any more.

I was sexually assaulted by a patient at work and hurt my neck/back . I'm scared

If you are an "employee at will" then they can fire you for any reason. You need a lawyer. You have some serious legal issues you need to deal...

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What can I do if injured at work but I am subcontracted labor in Alabama?

You need to go see a local work comp lawyer. You may be covered under comp because you are actually an employee and not a contractor. The pay...

Contingency lawyer drops case 2 weeks before settlement conference

Sounds like you may have hired a high-volume firm that does a lot of advertising and has an assembly line approach. They sent someone to your home...

Work related injury. had cervical surgury about 3yrs. ago on my neck due to injury. feeling constant pain now in my neck. do i

Have you previously filed a workers' compensation claim? OR, did your employer accept liability for a comp claim with a "Form 60" or a "Form 63"? ...

How can I check to see if an attorney has requested a hearing before the WC Board?

Sounds like you are trying to check up on your own attorney. You may be able to call the state agency that has jurisdiction over comp and ask...

DO I STILL NEED A LAWYER FOR THIS COMP CASE THAT IS OVER 2 YEARS OLD AND AM ON SSD AND MEDICARE?

I suppose you could abandon your work comp claim and spend your own money for this stuff instead of forcing the work comp insurance company to...

My job wants me to sign a form that waives my right to use an actual court for work related injury disputes.

Wow. Your employer is trying to get around state workers' comp laws. In most states that is unlawful or illegal. But, you are in Texas, so it...

Why is Workers compensation constitutionally mandated under state law and not based on federal law like OSHA?

A Federal work comp program for all employees would surely be a bureaucratic nightmare for all injured workers and their lawyers. There is a good...