What should I expect from the insurance company since no one got caught and how can I determine my settlement amount?

I handle motorcycle cases in the Midwest, mostly in Iowa. In Iowa, to make a recovery under your underinsured motorist portion of your insurance...

Fell in a public parking lot on elbow in Feb. Did not go to get it checked for 3 weeks had surgery on rotator cuff help!!

I can't tell from your information whether this is a good and viable claim. The circumstances of your fall would be more important to me than the...

Does my husband have a worker's compensation claim?

I agree with Donna and Marlon. A workers' comp lawyer will know how to determine the correct injury date, as well as work with your doctor to...

When writing the Worker's compensation hearing summary, can you include information that was in exhibits, but didn't mention

Yes. As long as you are commenting on evidence that is in the record, whether verbally discussed at hearing or not, you're fine.

Accident on friends bike?

You absolutely need to get a lawyer in your corner to set this situation right.

Motorcycle accident & need advice

Without lawyer involvement, insurance companies rarely voluntarily pay what most lawyers consider fair value on a case. You should retain a lawyer...

Wonder if heart problem can be considered for 2nd injury fund? Workers compensation case. Severe pain causes tachycardia.

This is not a Second Injury Fund case, but rather, a workers' comp injury claim against your employer and its insurance carrier. The medical...

Do i have a case for a lawsuit?

The best advice is to consult with a lawyer very soon. You may not need to actually hire a lawyer; only time will tell. The important thing is to...

I hired a lawyer over 2 years ago went to court July of 2014 and still haven't heard anything should it take this long?

You need to make an appointment with your lawyer. S/he will probably tell you that on occasion, the deputy workers' compensation commissioners in...

If your mom's death was due to causes unrelated to the work injury, the claim for compensation died with her. If death was due to the injury...