I agree with the previous answers but would also add your attorney may also be entitled to the attorney fee before any child support would come out.

After healed and off restrictions when can i try to settle my workers comp claim?

If you still work there, you may not be able to settle. Although the law doesn't require it, the majority of employers will not agree to any...

Workers comp

It is likely that you do but it may be difficult to prove so long after the injury. Under the law you have two years to do so. However, you should...

If I settle out the comp case along with the medical, can I still have the comp case reopened?

If you take a lump sum for medical, indemnity (non-medical or comp), or both, once you get the money that part of your case is closed for good....

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Do I need an attorney?

You do not have a negligence case. You do have a pretty tough workers' comp case. But the good news is with most comp attorneys, you only have to...

Possible to sue employer for equipment causing chronic pain and long-term issues?

There is no law that says a job doing labor has to be comfortable on your body, unfortunately. The employer has to meet safety regulations, labor...

I feel that I wasn't reasonably accommodated after knee surgery, and eventually required additional surgery. How do I proceed?

If your knee issues weren't because of a workers' compensation claim, you should talk to an employment lawyer about reasonable accommodations from...

Unless they have very thoroughly trained staff with workers' comp experience, most doctors can only do so much when it comes to your claim....

I am a 100% shareholder in my S-Corp. it's a concrete construction company. Can I file a workers comp claim against myself?

Do you pay for an Ohio Workers' Compensation policy? If so, then yes you can file. If not, then the answer is maybe but you'll end up paying out of...

Do I need a lawyer if I accidentally hurt myself at work but didn't go to hospital and my work wants to write me up??

If you violated your employer's policy then the employer can write you up in accordance with that policy. If you are injured and need treatment,...