How do I make my workers comp case as valuable as I think it is?

The main way to make your case worth more money is to hire the right lawyer in the first place. Great cases don't just happen...it takes a great...

Do i continue to go to work.i feel at risk for termination by the games my employer is playing. Dr

Your intuition is correct! I've represented workers for 34 years in Florida and once an employee is injured on the job, the games begin. You need...

I got a MRSA infection from a spider bite when working in a home for my company. I was hospitalized for a week and received

I agree with Ken Schwartz's advice and recommend you follow up with him. You will have a problem in the future and the carrier will try to avoid...

Can a company force return to full duty status without the doctor clearing me? Can they fire me if not cleared?

You are in danger of losing your job AND your chance of making a WC claim UNLESS you see an experienced WC lawyer as soon as possible! Trusting...

I suffered a head injury while working in overseas as a defense contractor. Immediately after my injury I suffered...

You may not be covered under the Florida Workers compensation law working for a defense contractor. Your case may be covered by federal law, such...

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SHOULD I FIRE MY CURRENT LAWYER

Honestly, neither you nor anyone can tell whether the lawyer is doing a great job or a poor job at this point. However, it sounds like the firm...

Was denied w/c. Can't lose job, buying house. Afraid counsel will cause job loss if settles. What do i do?

I'd like to add something to what Lloyd Solter told you. In my 35 years of handling these cases, my experience is that hiring an experienced WC...

Posted in the wrong forum, sorry this is workers comp.

Mr. Solt's answer is accurate but the real question is why haven't you hired a lawyer yet? I've been representing injured workers for over 35 years...

Do I have a right to copies of my final appraisal that outlined the reasons that I was fired?

It sounds like you have a claim for discrimination and/or wrongful discharge based upon a variety of potential causes of action including but not...

I agree with Mr. Callison that you should see a lawyer who represents employees for discrimination and harassment since the facts are not totally...