Do I have to pay child support arrears out of my Workman compensation settlement

Your lawyer is legally bound to pay the arrearage. It is not optional. That’s a good thing.

I am assuming this is a Longshore and/or DBA claim. It is typical that only a notice of controversion is provided by the Department of Labor to a...

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This is a very niche area of the law. Look on Avvo for attorneys that practice in this area of the law, DBA, like I do.

Can I file suit against the other driver?

You would have both a workers' compensation claim (if you were working at the time of the accident) as well as a personal injury claim against the...

There is usually a reason your comp check stopped; for example, your doctor released you back to work, you were placed at maximum medical...

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What should I do if my personal injury case is taking longer than I was quoted?

It is as easy as picking up the phone and calling your attorney.

At what point do you get a workers comp lawyer? Not sure if I should or should not get one.

I would always recommend hiring a competent workers' compensation attorney. There is no harm in at least speaking to a qualified attorney regarding...

Hello there i have a question regarding an accident

I agree with Peggy. You should contact an attorney immediately. There are certain timelines you must abide by for PIP purposes and you can make a...

Do I need a workman's comp attorney

If the injury happened on the job, then yes, this would be a workers' compensation claim. However, there are many more questions that need to be...

Im an overseas contractor who was injured in Kabul while embedded with US forces in 2012. Needing help settling my claim

Your type of claim is classified as a Defense Bas Act claim. The benefits provided under DBA are extensive, so I would suggest retaining an...