If you settle your claim on what is commonly referred to as a "clincher" settlement, meaning you've settled all aspects of your case, the fact that...

I hired a w/c lawyer and my claim was denied my lawyer said it is not worth appealing again what can i do ?

You certainly have the right to confer with another lawyer, although most lawyers (myself included) are hesitant to get involved at this stage.

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I don't think it means much except that they're doing what the law requires them to do. I wouldn't hold a parade for them. Your brief history is...

Worried

You can determine when you hire a lawyer but if you need to have a neck surgery due to a work injury, you absolutely MUST hire an experienced...

There's one additional piece of information we need to determine how reasonable the offer is. How much was your weekly compensation rate while you...

If both of your surgeries are related to work injuries, I agree with Mr. Samuels. You need to speak with an experienced workers' compensation...

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

I am assuming that you are receiving weekly workers' comp benefits but the amount is less than your normal take home pay. This is a challenge for...

Restrictions

Yes, if your employer cannot accomodate the physical restrictions placed on you by the authorized doctor, you would be entitled to receive workers'...

What does age and your job has to do witha settlement.

Your age and your work history are two factors that will be considered in determining the extent of your disability from a work injury. If you are...

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Will my benefits be terminated?

That is not correct. In South Carolina, you can get weekly benefits up to a period of 500 weeks. (The only two exceptions to the 500 weeks cap...

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