Should I seek legal consul? (Open workers compensation case.)

No one has to have an attorney to represent them, but I would like to let you know what the Court of Appeals of North Carolina had to say on the...

If you have a lawyer assist your wife in her comp claim, contact them immediately to discuss. Having stated this, I my opinion $500K is not...

Work-related personal injuries for independent contractor

It depends. First, Whether you receive a 1099 or W-2 is not determinative as to whether you are legally an employee. Both the federal government...

Can the insurance company give out my medical records without my permission

If you signed a medical release in the past, chances are that said release included language which stated any records obtained could be shared with...

Can an employer fire an employee who is out while on an open workers compensation claim

Unfortunately, it is not unusual for our attorneys to receive a phone call from a worker who, after suffering a job injury, was fired. A lot of the...

If I leave my job while I am receiving medical treatment through work comp do I forfeit further treatment or a settlement?

While I cannot say for sure what the law in Louisiana is, generally the fact that you quit your job does not mean that your injuries are no longer...

Can you apply for ssd while out on compensation

Yes. But these dual claims can be complicated and there are complex interactions between SSD and workers' compensation claims. If your workers'...

Do I need a workman comp attorney to represent me even though I am already receiving workman comp benefits.

Do I need a Lawyer? No one has to have an attorney to represent them, but I would like to let you know what the Court of Appeals of North...

Who will take my case??

I am sorry to hear about your shoulder injury; I know that they are more painful than people realize and difficult to recover from. In Alabama, for...

If I am terminated or leave while a worker comp claim is pending who is liable for payment

Depends on your situation. Can you take a new Job? Yes. If a better job becomes available, you should always do what is best for you and your...