Yes. There is no limit, so long as you were injured while you were working. In fact, many people have multiple claims over the years, especially...

I am a South Carolina workers' compensation attorney, so I cannot speak to New York law. However, in general, people are not required to stay...

Can I get more than just worker’s compensation ?

Possibly. It will take an investigation to determine if someone else is responsible. It could potentially be the fault of a manufacturer if there...

How much should I settle for in a rear ended accident in which I was the passenger and suffered cervical strain (whiplash)?

There is no way to answer that question. The MOST important thing is not to settle until you are absolutely sure you have completed treatment and...

Am I entitled to some type of Worker’s Comp payments?

If you were laid off while under work restrictions from a work related accident, then you should be receiving workers compensation. It’s really...

Can the hospital be held liable when their falsified injury report cost me my workman comp.

The short answer is no. You have the right to request a modification or correction to the report, but that is it and won’t help your workers comp...

The short answer is yes. Your treatment will be transferred to doctors in your new area. Any legal events, such as hearings, stay in South...

I was wondering if I have a case.and what do I need to do

Yes -- you have a case. From having represented many correctional officers in similar inmate assaults, I can tell you that there are several...

Do I fall under workmans comp that happened after I clocked out but was still on the property?

It’s a close call, but you are probably covered under workers’ compensation. Ordinarily trips to and from work are not covered - with some...

Are 1099 school contractors exposed to liability w-2 school employees are not?

Potentially yes. The school may using this to shift liability to “independent contractors.” There are other problems with this. It’s not easy...