I was injured at work in an auto accident. The third party was at fault. I have been to workers comp doctors.

TIme is your biggest enemy in W/C cases, and the adjuster is often a close second. Waiting for medical care to be authorized can often result in...

The problem you face with an "exposure" case in Florida W/C is that you have to be able to prove by "clear and convincing evidence" that exposure...

Can i sue Boeing for nerve damage caused by using the rivet gun when i was working there sometime ago?

The statute of limitations (a law that puts a time limit on how long a person can wait to file a claim and still have it be considered) for W/C...

Hello. I have just settled a workers compensation claim in Florida. How long will it take to receive funds?

Florida law states that, when an employee and an employer reach an agreement for a lump-sum settlement of a w/c case, no proceeds of the settlement...

Was injured while working. MRI and surgeon support I need two knee surgeries.workers comp wants me to be seen by an mie dr. Why

Carriers always investigate whether the injured worker's current need for treatment is more than 50% related to the work accident. We call that...

Your W/C carrier can contest whether the "major contributing cause" of the need for your surgery is, in fact, your work-related accident. They...

How much is my work comp settlement worth

There are far too many facts specific to your case that one would need to know to make a fair guess of what your case would be worth for...

I'm working as a subcontractor I get pay $10.00 per hour.

Deducting taxes and the cost of W/C premiums is inconsistent with being a 1099 worker, versus being a W2 employee. You are most likely not...

Can a lawyer force me to settle my case without written cosent?

You cannot be forced to settle against your will. You can be *pressured* to do so, but the case cannot be settled out from under you. If you feel...

Is it true that attorney fee percentages for work comp cases are determined by Work Comp Judge?

Although I agree with Jeff and Lloyd about W/C having a statutory scheme for figuring out what the claimant-paid fees will be and about the JCC...