The adjuster knows the rules of this game, inside and out, and presumably, much better than you do. Why would you allow yourself to remain...

High I was hurt on job my employer temp agency let their workers comp lapse the ppl whose building I was in have avoided me

When you work thru a temp agency, your employment falls under the "borrowed servant" doctrine, and WC liability remains with the temp agency. The...

If I lose case due to employer not having workers comp coverage can I file civil suit

You still have to bring the claim at the State Board of Workers' Compensation. If you win your trial on the legal issues, then any award granted by...

Worker's Compensation for Independant Contractors

If you do not have the requisite number of employees, and are working solo, you might want to consider an occupational injury policy for yourself....

I won't to no if I can sue my lawyer and workers comp lawyer I feel my case was rushed December 20 2014

It might be worth a call to the Stip Unit at the State Board of Workers' Compensation to see if the stip (your settlement agreement) has been...

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Do I need a worker's compensation lawyer?

You should have hired a lawyer months ago. I would be hugely concerned about "formally" quitting the job. Hire a good attorney - this will be a...

I am not a Massachusetts attorney, and cannot speak to local laws. It is absolutely permissible, generally speaking, to record a public employee...

To completely answer your question, I'd want to know the nature and physicality of the work you do, whether you are capable of doing the work...

How soon can I get a worker's compensation hearing scheduled?

Hearing requests can be filed any time, but your day in court may be weeks, even months away. It may be feasible to request a mediation regarding...