What is the ballpark range for settlement?

There is simply no way for any lawyer (or anyone else) to answer this question without a detailed review of the medical records and circumstances...

Good news for a change

I agree with Mr. Goings. The fact they are sending out the first of the weekly checks and are authorizing surgery does mean they have accepted...

What should i do?

Check with your employer to see if they can accommodate your restrictions. If yes, you must make a good faith effort to work. If not, you should be...

Worried

Without question you need a lawyer. Their decision to accept or deny your claim has nothing to do with whether you hire a lawyer. If anything,...

What is most usual in a Contingency Fee Contract, to deduct expenses prior to or after settlement amounts are computed?

Attorney's fees are generally either 33.3% or, in more complex cases such as medical malpractice and products liability, 40%. The percentage is...

It sounds obvious, but you need to speak with a lawyer. Carpal tunnel syndrome outcomes vary a great deal. Some people are able to return to work...

What should I do if im under workers comp and I still have lost wages..?

Workers compensation is a no fault system. So, even if a work injury was your own fault, you should still receive benefits. You don't provide...

Restrictions

To add to the answers from the other attorneys, the other question is whether the doctor placed you at MMI (maximum medical improvement). It...

Cervical radiculapothy

The short answer is hire a lawyer. You cannot handle that situation on your own. The long answer is that your injury very likely was caused by...

Is it legal for an employer to force workers comp on us that we have to pay for?

A general contractor can be liable for injuries to employees of subcontractors. The subcontractor's employees are considered statutory employees...