My chronic back pains are back after surgery two years ago, unable to work do to this problem, what are my options?

I am so sorry to hear this. Having seen hundreds of clients suffer through the challenge of chronic back pain, I have often said that I would not...

The obvious answer is "yes", since you have been fired. The issue now is how this impacts your workers' comp claim and whether you may have a...

Can my husbands pay rate be dropped after he is released to go back to work for light duty?

Yes, this often happens. However, if he still has any physical restrictions due to his work injury, he would be entitled to a temporary, partial...

If the settlement was structured properly, the SSD benefits will increase, possibly to the full benefit amount. If you had a lawyer assisting you,...

Absolutely. There is nothing to bar you from having two pending claims at the same time given the circumstances you describe. Frankly, I have a...

Anything is possible but it would likely be due to a clerical error or the electronic approval of the check's issuance not having been updated by...

Can I use my personal insurance for treatment?

You've asked a very good, but complicated, question. While access to medical care is supposed to be the linchpin of Worker's Compensation benefits,...

I was fired while on workman comp, am I entitled to receive any kind of benefits?

You've actually asked three questions so I will try to address all three.. First, one of the biggest misconceptions people have is that they...

Do I need a lawyer

You should hire an experienced workers' compensation lawyer. There will be no financial risk to your doing the same as any lawyer who represents...

Should my nephew get an attorney?

Yes, absolutely - for a whole host of reasons. Given the injuries described, makin sure his future medical coverage is properly protected would be...