Impairment rating and restictions

Permanent brain injury falls under a special category of workers compensation law. Impairment ratings are important if you can return to work and...

I already have a comp lawyer but I am not happy with the service can I drop him and get another lawyer? It has been 25 weeks.

You are always free to change lawyers. I would suggest you first schedule a meeting to talk to you lawyer about the reason for the delay. This...

Is a Lawyer supposed to reveal to you who your opposing Attorney is and should my file contain that info when I pick it up

If opposing counsel has appeared in your case, your attorney should tell you who that is. A lawyer doesn't automatically appear in every claim,...

Worried

It has been my experience that there is usually a delay in ordering a referral to a neurosurgeon. The Workers' Compensation insurance company wants...

This can be a complicated issue. Kenny is right, your weekly compensation rate is a critical component to determining whether this offer is fair....

My ex husband recently die on a work accident ,we have a son together if is any compensation from work will my son be entitle

The answer depends on your son's age. If he is 18 or under he may be entitled to as much as half. If he is older but in school he may qualify. If...

I will echo the statements of the other lawyers. The employer may use your FMLA while you are out on comp. The employer does not have to do it,...

So long as your employer has actual notice of your injury, then there should not be a time problem. I would suggest that you give formal notice of...

Workmans comp will not help me anymore but I've still got pain what should Ido

Hernia repair is usually successful, but unfortunately some people have your experience. The good news is your doctor relates your current...

After having a 2 level fusion in my neck c-4-5 and c6-7 along with a spinal stimulator, what should I expect?

Medically, you can expect some reduction in arm pain, but continued neck pain and loss of range of motion of your neck. A 2 level fusion is a...