What AWW calculations can be if an IW is a recent immigrant and has only worked for three months prior to injury?

In most states where an employee has not worked a full year, the AWW would be calculated by dividing the gross wages made by the number of weeks...

I got hurt at work and pulled a muscle then two and half days later they let me go from my position . Do I need an attorney

Yes you at least need to consult with one. Experienced firms like my office will meet with you for free and assess your options. After discussing...

If I let someone drive my car, knowing they don't have a lisence, am I liable if they have a wreck?

You probably would be liable, but in most cases your auto liability coverage would kick in. Talk to your agent to be sure. And while you are at...

The only way you can make a claim for being fired at work is if you were discriminated against based on a federally protected class status (race,...

In January while offshore I fell 7 foot 3 inches due to a handrail not protecting a fall from the cat walk.

I would caution you to get an experienced attorney. You need one who has handled workers compensation, Jones Act, and Longshore cases and knows...

My trail date is coming within a week I am in a personal injury lawsuit case I want to know when will the witness get supeano

It's not that unusual for subpoenas to be served right up until the trial date. This is something you should discuss with your lawyer to ease your...

Can I be recorded by another with my Knowledge? and can they pass the recordings to others to be used against me?

Perhaps you meant to ask if you can be recorded without your knowledge. In Mississippi the answer is yes you can be recorded, so long as the...

Could I file a claim after 22 years?

The time limit begins to run when you knew or should have known of the malpractice. From the framing of your question it sounds like you have...

My ex and I have joint custody. My son recently chose to live with his dad. I make 50k his dad 100K. Can I be sued for support?

You got some wise legal responses, but I would add that as a practical matter that you really ought to put your sons best interests first. If it...

I reach mmi 3months ago worker comp stop paying me I don't started back hurting got to go back to the doctor for more treatment

You honestly should have gotten a lawyer before this happened to prevent such a large space of time between when you stop getting temporary...