Work Related Injury

Yes. The general rule is that you have one year from your date of accident within which to file a lawsuit in order to protect your interests. You...

Assuming that the employer/it's insurer pays for your treatment/stitches, and assuming that your doctor released you to go back to work full-duty...

Can unemployment be considered payment in lieu?

No, filing for unemployment would not operate to interrupt prescription on your claim for workers' compensation benefits. And the employer/insurer...

I was hurt on the job in 08. Worker's comp has had the case in their legal dept for 4 yrs. I need to settle this. Stagnating.

You cannot force the insurance carrier to settle your workers' compensation claim. You are not entitled to a settlement as you would be if it were...

CAN WORK COMP AFTER SEEN THERE DRS FORCE ME INTO TREATMENT,WITHOUT SEEN MY 2 OPINION DR TO DECIDE WHAT'S BEST FOR ME???

I agree with Mr. Mitchell's response. You should consult with an experienced Workers' Compensation attorney in the New Orleans area as soon as...

Can not having a high school diploma affect my longshoreman workers compensation settlement in a negative way?

Not having a high school diploma, and never having done anything but physical labor, will likely have a positive effect on your settlement....

My attorney, said my Worker's Comp case is worth nothing, after two years of going to the doctor, and Rehabilitation.

You can always fire your attorney. However, if you ever do receive any money in settlement or from a judgment, your attorney will be entitled to...

What if im not happy with workers comp insurance settlement?

Refuse to settle your claim and keep it open. You should consult with an experienced workers comp attorney at this point, as they will be able to...

Our lawyer submitted a amount to workers comp.now there waiting on it to go through my former company how long does that take

In Louisiana, the insurer never has to settle with you, and even if they want to, your employer can refuse to settle and the insurer can't settle...

What is reasonable compensation from workers comp in louisiana for a torn rotator cuff and adhesive capsulitis

It is impossible to evaluate your claim for settlement purposes without knowing all the specific facts. I have had a number of clients with torn...