Is the first court date for a restraining order case a hearing or a trial?

There is an initial hearing where you have to provide proof to warrant the temporary restraining order. That order is temporary and will expire,...

You have legitimate injuries, but you cannot recover a settlement until you prove liability. There are two aspects to every lawsuit. One is...

How will my workers' compensation benefits be calculated as a part-time employee?

It doesn’t matter that you were hired as part-time. Your AWW will be based on the hours and parts thereof that were actually worked in the six...

Workers Comp

Getting on the boat should not affect your worker’s compensation case unless it exceeds your doctor’s restrictions. For example, if your doctor...

In a workman comp. case if your employer offers a settlement and you reject it, what happens if you lose the hearing?

You do not get the settlement unless they want to voluntarily renew their offer. This would be unlikely, given that they won. Sometimes a...