I handled my 1998 work injury case pro per and settled. Now it's being readdressed due to improper closing. Is it lawyer time?

I almost always recommend that an injured worker hire an attorney, and this is especially true if their benefits are being challenged. You need an...

Can I do anything to continue medical treatment and prescriptions? .

It sounds like you have already settled your case. Is your wrist tendinitis caused by the original work injury? Sometimes you can file a new claim...

Workers Compensation questions?

I do think you should contact an attorney. If your dad disagrees with the decision that he is able to work, he should be able to appeal. Find an...

If the will was written in Florida but the person dies in Illinois, do I file the will in the county the person last resided in?

Yes. If the person resided in Illinois when they died, then the will should be filed in Illinois in the county where they last resided.

Can I sue school for negligence or hospital for giving me the run around?

You can sue the school, but you will have to prove that the nurse was negligent. Then, you will have to prove that the nurse's negligence caused...

What actions can an employee take against recent suspension from work pending an investigation

There are attorneys who represent licensed individuals who are under investigation. My advice is to find someone like this to help you. Until then,...

Civil law suit in California for a fatal car crash. I need help?

Generally, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is two years from the date of death, but there are exceptions. Are you saying that your...

Broken ankle and going to work...

Have you filed a workers' compensation claim? Your employer's insurance should cover your medical expenses, and you may be able to get some...

My husband has been out of workers compensation

In workers' compensation cases, settlement usually comes after the injured worker has completed all medical treatment. I wouldn't recommend...

This could be a risk listed on the consent form that you signed prior to your surgery. However, check with an attorney. Bring your consent form to...