Unfortunately, no state's WC laws protect you from being fired if you cannot do the work you were hired to perform. You can request an FMLA leave...

How long can my lawyer keep my settlement check when its been ready for pick up for months?

He has an obligation to get it to you as soon as is practicable. If you cannot get there, he can send it to you by registered mail.

Worker's compensation question.?

No. You may very well increase your recovery if you are represented by counsel. Good luck.

Am I eligible to sue for mental distress?

If I understand correctly that you were NOT in the car, your sole remedy is the fair market value of the car. You do NOT need an attorney for...

Injured at work,severe brain trauma,

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are very diverse. Some are fairly easily treatable and may resolve completely. Some cause permanent cognitive...

My employer did not have workmans comp. But he is paying me as if it is workmans comp, Can he just stop paying me, after a year.

You need to hire a local experienced Workers' Compensation attorney as soon as possible.

Robbed at gunpoint while at work, does my employer have to compensate for the loss of my money?

This is NOT a WC question. Make a claim with your employer's general liability carrier. They should cover it.

Can a case be re open for trial?

As Mr. Hoffman indicates, jeopardy has attached with regard to any criminal action. He can still be sued in a civil action though the liklihood of...

Should I seek a lawyer for a work related injury that my job did not handle properly?

Your matter will ALWAYS go more smoothly with an experienced WC attorney and it's one less thing for you to worry about.

Search and Seizure

If the warrant for electronic devices allowed access to the safe and once the safe was open, the passport was in plain view, it was fair game.