I recieved a supeona which has my name misspelled, a check which also my name is wrong. Do I legally have to appear?

Depends on your tolerance for risk. How big of a fine can you afford? How much jail time for contempt of court are you willing to risk?

What are the proper forms for setting a show cause hearing?

You need a lawyer to help you. Based on how you posed the question, trying to do this on your own is probably not something that you will do...

NC law provides that a hernia is covered in work comp if it 1. There was an injury that resulted in a hernia, and 2. the hernia or rupture...

I slipped and fell in water (no sign) at work in NC and fell directly on my knee. Worker's comp.

If your attorney is experienced and knowledgeable in workers' compensation, he or she will be able to answer your questions. Write down your...

I have a pre existing back condition, but it was aggravated from my job, Is this a workman's comp situation.

I agree with the other answers. But working on a ladder is not enough to give you an injury that can be covered in work comp. Did anything happen...

I hurt my back at work i live nc so far wc has paid for dr and pt now i have to have a shot in my back will i be give a settlmen

Are you asking about a settlement for your back injury? If so, the answer is "maybe." If you are able to return to work in spite of the injury,...

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Sounds like the Commission has not "approved" the settlement agreement yet. Ask your lawyer when the defense sent it down there to the Commission....

The worth of a life in a wrongful death/ med mal case

People who are not working at the time of the negligence typically have lower economic damages due to the lack of wages. So, children and elderly...

My question is ,i have not been able to talk to my lawyer since i hired her.is that normal?

I think your state legislature created this mess for you a few years ago when they made big changes to the California work comp laws. So feel free...

Workers comp denied, in process of appealing decision, are there issues if I get medical care using medicaid?

Here in NC, if you settle your case then Medicaid would have a lien and would have a right to be repaid from your settlment. It probably works the...