That doesn't sound like negligence, but more information is needed, of course. I would work with a local workers' compensation attorney to try and...

I am on workman's comp then laid off, now have perm disability in 1 finger, not been paid anything from wc. Any suggestions?

More details are needed, but it sounds like you should have received some temporary total disability after you were released from employment,...

It can depend on the severity of your injury and other factors, but here are some simple answers: if you're deemed "catastrophically injured,"...

Are interns allowed to receive workers' comp benefits for on the job injuries?

I agree with Tom. Your being an intern should not affect whether or not you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits in this instance. ...

What is the rule for workers compensation covering employees after business hours?

This is a tricky question, and the response will vary greatly by the facts of your incident. Some employees, as you likely know, are "on call"...

Can I reopen a worker's compensation case from 1996?

I agree with Mr Garner's response. Another factor will be whether you settled the previous WC claim, since, more than likely, the stipulation you...