Do I need a lawyer or should I just take the estimated amount workers comp is offering?

Please contact a workers compensation lawyer before going any further. Any "full and final" settlement of your case should consider your future...

I want to know if you got workers comp in a settlement and still not able to o back to work can you refile for on the job injury

As mentioned, if you have "settled" your claim then you will not be able to refile. Most times when a workers' compensation claim is settled the...

Do I need a worker comp lawyer?

Discuss your case in detail with an attorney as soon as possible - you may be facing a deadline and might lose your right to pursue a claim for...

If the doctor you chose has released you to return to full duty then your workers compensation indemnity benefits (the checks) can be cut off. If...

I have recently settled my work comp claim thru a Baton Rouge lawyer. All I'm doing now is waiting on judge to approve claim?

If everything has been signed and submitted to the Court the timing of when everything will be wrapped up depends on the particular judge and what...

Do we need a workmans comp lawyer?

One of the benefits of Louisiana's Workers Compensation Law is that employees who are injured on the job and too hurt to work are supposed to...

My husband was receiving workers compensation due to an injury at work, his payments stopped expectantly. Can I file a lawsuit?

A Form 1008 Disputed Claim for Compensation can be filed on his behalf in the Office of Workers Compensation. There are specific rules an employer...

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I lost full custody of my daughter due to dating a guy who sold drugs from our home. I want custody back. Do I have a chance?

It may be difficult to get full custody for a couple of reasons, but it its hard to say without going into more detail. You'll need to talk to a...

Can I sue for emotional stress

Yes, you can sue for emotional distress. You should consider talking to an attorney about the specific facts of you claim and how you were...

Does workers comp pay for your medical bills?

Yes. If you're hurt by a "third-party" while working, workers comp will cover the necessary medical treatment and pay a portion of your wages if...