How does one make an attorney settle a work comp case?

Sorry to hear about your SSDI. You can cal SSA and they will tell you your date last insured. You have to had worked 5 of the last 10 years to...

What is the first step in repersenting yourself in court on a slip and fall

First step? File a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction. In Georgia you have two (2) years to get it properly served on a slip and fall...

Should I sign a No Insurance Affidavit or Contact Reporting Party ?

You don't have to be charged. If you rented their car and wrecked it, it's your obligation to pay to have it fixed. Either out of pocket or...

Why is a workman's comp mediation scheduled when I am supposed to go to a hearing?

Meditations are completely voluntary and if you don't want to have one, you don't have to. Not sure how one got scheduled without your...

I have a family member that hit a car, one of the gentlemen is in ICU with a brain injury. Papers say charges pending.

Probably following too closely, failure to maintain control of vehicle, could be reckless driving. They may be waiting for blood-work from your...

In Georgia settlement of a work comp case is voluntary and requires the consent of you and the employer/insurer. If one does not want to settle, it...

I was hit by a car last year and broke my wrist and which I had surgery. Been out of work since do I still get paid lost wages?

Yes, you are entitled to be made whole for all of your losses arising from the wreck including lost wages, medical bills past and future and pain...

I was at fault but not cited in a minor rear end collision. Driver & passenger in the other car told deputy no injuries.

As part of your car insurance premiums you have paid for complete legal reputation. The insurance company has a duty in Georgia to represent your...

If a CDL driver gets his commercial truck towed away after accident, does he automatically get tested for drugs/alcohol?

As Mr. Candiano pointed out, yes. Because of this law we recently discovered a serious trucking accident where the truck driver had marijuana in...

Workers' Comp settlement, do I reimburse Medicare Drug Coverage (Plan D), or does employer/insurance carrier reimburse?

Prior to the approval of your settlement, all prescriptions related to your job injury are the responsibility of your workers' comp insurance carrier.