Am I eligible for any compensation from my fiancee's death?

First of all, I am sorry for your loss. More information is needed regarding whether this was a workers comp claim or an auto accident, or both.

Should we get a lawyer?

Call an attorney on this website asap. It's time to get serious with your husband's employer and get the treatment and money he deserves.

Do I need to find a lawyer in the state I was hurt...

Go with the state that is most favorable to injured workers. You first need to make sure you are an employee rather than an independent contractor.

Will I receive max work comp pay at new 575

No. The weekly check rate is determined by your date of injury. If you are at "max" rate, it will be $550 as your injury occurred prior to the rate...

Not typically public record. The settlement paperwork you sign should actually include a confidentiality clause.

Attorney has given what I feel is a runaround. Should I find another. If so, how do I go about it?

Schedule an appointment to meet with your attorney and make sure all of your concerns get addressed. If your attorney is unwilling to meet with you...

Work for Rent, and live on property. Got hurt filed Workman's Comp 5 months ago. Now being Evicted?

Always speak to your attorney first. He/she can direct you on what options are available via workers compensation and employment law avenues.

What happens if you lose your case would you still be entitled to the original offer

At this point, the insurance company has little to lose since they were successful at the hearing. They may offer a small amount to settle to avoid...

Need a lawyer who practices employment law and workers compensation

Call a good workers' compensation attorney in your area. There are many moving parts in your fact pattern that need to be discussed. If you...

Am I required to release my social security disability information to a thrid party in a workers comp settlement .Privacy laws?

Are you applying for a catastrophic designation or are you trying to settle your potential catastrophic claim? If you are trying to settle, if your...