You can BUT the opinion will not be admissible in court. In other words, it doesn't count at all in your WC case. That is not to say these...

Should get a lawyer ?

Absolutely you need to get a lawyer. Get a local attorney, somebody who is familiar with the judges who would decide your case if it came to that....

This is re: Worker's Comp case in the State of Florida and A Motion To Withdraw As Counsel & Notice of Lien

Generally when the lawyer chooses to withdraw one would not expect to see a lien - my office never claims a lien when it is MY choice to withdraw -...

How can I get PMA Insurance to honor lifetime medical awarded for knee injury during 2002?

"lifetime medical" is not automatic. You have to treat with the doctor the employer/carrier sent you to at least once a year to keep your case...

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How much should I expect for a broken leg? I have 90% disability and just had my seventeenth surgery.

It's not as easy as it would seem. Evaluating a case is highly complex and there is no schedule or rule of thumb that says "for xxxxx body part...

What is a fair amount to settle WC case?

Well, it is almost entirely dependent on the future medical care that they would otherwise be responsible for. If you reinjure it down the road,...

I routinely advise my clients not to fill these out unless they are seeking wage benefits. The only benefits it can jeopardize are your wage...

How much is my work comp settlement worth

There are far too many issues here to be answered in an online forum. You need to seek a confident local attorney in your area and have a free...

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

Of course not. It doesn't matter if the consent is verbal or written - it is YOUR decision and yours alone. Your lawyer can make recommendations...

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

I'd be willing to bet pretty much anything that tour contract does not state it is "up to 45%" ... what it says, like every other contract in the...