MMI is defined as the date after which further recovery from, or lasting improvement to, an injury or disease can no longer reasonably be...

How do I get my back child support from a workers comp attorney who took it from my ex's settlement and never paid it to me?

The judge's order approving the allocation of settlement funds towards support arrearages can be located by looking up the injured worker's name on...

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Does a workers comp attorney handle all of this?

No, you should not be required to sign anything regarding an assignment of MMI, and you should refuse, if asked. If you don't agree that you are...

I am in the construction industry and am my bosses only employee. I was hurt on the job and he doesnt have workers comp coverage

Deciding whether to take a W/C case these days is a tricky business decision. The possible attorneys' fees are low, and the out-of-pocket costs...

The fact that you were "injured off the job" means that workers' compensation will not be involved, so I moved your question from the W/C practice...

Is homeowner liable for independent contractor injured on job, even though employer paid salary & knew worker is not licensed.

The law states that a homeowner shall not be considered the employer of persons hired by the homeowner to carry out construction on the homeowner’s...

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

Even though I agree with Barry Stein, I'm going to give you a very unscientific rule of thumb for valuing a non-surgical case like yours: your...

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There is a Disagreement in the opinions of the Workers Comp Doctors

Every new opinion from a doctor in your case has the potential to either add significant settlement value or drop the value to next to nothing,...

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Should I Negotiate a settlement before I get a MMI. Are wait until they give me a MMI to negotiate Settlement on my work comp

Florida W/C law says that, when a claimant is not represented by counsel and has not yet reached MMI, the claimant *cannot* settle his/her case. ...

In florida workers' comp if you are unrepresented can the employer attend a doctor visit with the employee...

Florida's W/C Law expressly states that: "[a]n employee who reports an injury or illness alleged to be work-related waives any physician-patient...