You can settle your case any time you want. HOWEVER, if you require additional surgeries and have ongoing psychological trauma, I would not...

Assuming you are an injured worker and not an employer, you will not be responsible for the attorney's fees for the defense attorney if you lose...

What is my work-comp injury worth?

In workers' compensation cases, the settlement value is based on the anticipated future medical expenses and possible lost wages. Several factors...

While it may be difficult, it is possible. Cases such as yours are very fact specific. However, they are also very hard to prove. The other...

The workers' compensation law permits your employer to require a drug test after an accident, but the law does not require a drug test. If your...

Sorry to hear about what your boyfriend is going through. To answer your first question, no, you never have to settle a workers' compensation...

Can I be held financially responsible for bills related to work place injury?

If your employer has at least 4 employees, they are required to have workers' compensation coverage. From your description, it would appear that...

Can I get workers comp if a test positive for marijuana in the state of Florida ?.

The law provides that if you test positive for a prohibited drug, such as those you mention, there is a presumption that your work injury was...

Unfortunately, there is no requirement for the employer to return you to light duty work. Also, if you are not working, your employer can require...

Do I need a workers comp attorney

An attorney is only needed if the insurance company is not providing a benefit owed to you. The question is how do you know if you are receiving...