If I got hurt at work should I fill out the "Family Medical Leave Act" packet my employer gave me?

Attorney Helfand gives you good advice. That said, you MUST complete the FMLA request and have your doctor do so. You will still be eligible for...

Worked co.26 yr rear ended going to next client on work.com. 1 yr+ terminated me no medical now still on work.comp.

As the last post mentioned, you could have requested an FMLA leave for an additional 12 weeksas long as your employer had 50 or more employees or...

I got injured at wrk and this injury has worsened my service-connected injury;

You don't want to tie them together. Your argument should be that the service related injury made you an egg shell plaintiff for the work injury. ...

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You really need to provide the theory of liability. Was this intersection regulated by stop signs? by an automatic signal? You have not told us...

I was in an auto accident which I dont believe was my fault but I recieved the ticket and I have no Insurance

Your in trouble. Your drivers license will probably be revoked until you satisfy the claim of the driver you hit and provide proof of financial...

First of all, realize that insurance is never "stacked." If the at fault driver had a $100,000.00 policy and the driver of your car (or you) had a...

How much can I expect to get with a neck/back injury, one maybe two surgeries & unable to return to regular job?

You need to get a local Workers' Compensation attorney. No one can tell you what your injury is worth without reviewing your medical records and...

Prehaps you meam IME or independent medical examiner. An IME is paid for by your employer and will be clearly on the employer's side. Causation...

I got hurt at work in October 2007, I was hit by a backhoe and injured my back and hip area! I have had a lawyer for the past tw

You need to speak with your attorney to review your options and for you to have a general idea of whatever timeframes are involved. If your...

Which defenses must be pleaded in an auto accident suit in NY or else be waived?

I agree with Mr. Milligram, none. I would point out that your 3,4, and 5 may not be perceptible until the paties have completed discovery. This...