I am receiving workmens comp and short term disability checks. am i breaking the law.

You're not breaking the law, but the folks paying you workers comp could have the right to recover or offset the amount of short term disability...

What rights do I have when I feel my equal pay rights have been violated in a worker's comp claim?

If you are represented by an attorney, you should discuss this matter with your attorney. If your questions are not being answered nor your calls...

A lot of injured workers are hesitant to initiate litigation with their employer, but your intuition is correct that it's the only way to resolve...

I am ready to look for work even-though surgery is recommended in my WC case.

You may get tired of hearing this, but I'd contact an attorney to guide you through this. Generally, the worker's comp system is designed to get...

Does quitting your job before your claim is closed make you ineligible for worker's comp?

This is a complex question that likely has a complex answer. You are encouraged to retain an attorney which should cost you nothing unless you...

A demand has been made to the insurance adjuster. What do I do from this point? I only have 7 months before my statue of

Assuming you don't already have an attorney, now is probably a good time to get one as you want to protect your claim and maximize your recovery....

Are there any benefits available while a worker's compensation case is still open? What about presettlement funding?

Generally, the law provides for the payment of weekly benefits to injured workers where the inability to work is due to a work-related injury....

Do I need an accident attorney?

The short answer is: Yes! You don't want to navigate insurance and liability law by yourself and you will almost certainly end up with a more...

Should I get a lawyer

Can't hurt to talk to a lawyer. Where you go from there depends on several factors.

If I was wrongfully fired based how would I go about getting my job back.

You should consult an attorney and detail all the known facts. Your situation could include issues of state law worker's compensation or federal...