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

You should consult an attorney to learn which state would be more advantageous for you. The benefits in each state can be quite different. If you...

What do I need to do about this situation? Remember no one wrote the incident up?

I suggest that you prepare a short written summary of your accident and provide one copy to your supervisor and another copy to HR. Then I would...

Will I still be able to get my injury seen about even though I'm not at the job where I got injured?

You may very well still have an open claim. Leaving your job does not necessarily mean that you would not be entitled to receive income benefits or...

My husband broke his back at work and while he was out on workmanship comp he was demoted and pay was cut. is that legal?

You need a lawyer who can advocate for your husband and get him the benefits he is entitled to if his pay was reduced as a result of his work...

I have a workers comp hearing set up for August. Now the workers comp defense lawyer wants a deposition early July.

The deposition enables the defense attorney to evaluate you as a witness, assess your credibility and commit you to a story. You will be asked...

Is he trying to get over & should I seek a lawyer?

Unfortunately, many adjusters dissuade injured workers from hiring attorneys because they know they can take advantage of an injured worker's...

Do I need a lawyer? I've fallen twice at work because of phone and scanner cords. W/C now wants to be at next appt. with MD.

I am very selective about which nurse case managers I allow to attend medical appointments. Some can be very helpful. Others are simply there to...

Collaboration between my workers comp attorney and personal injury attorney

You raise a very interesting question. My specialty is workers' compensation law and I do not handle personal injury cases. However, in my 33...

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What could I expect to receive high end for settlement?

As several other lawyers have already indicated, the value of each workers' compensation case is unique. Factors that affect your case value are...

If I am injured on the job can I sue for personal injury as well as worker's compensation?

In order to have a personal injury case as well as a workers' compensation case a "third party" other than your employer has to be responsible for...