Absent a labor contract in most states they can hire or fire (or layoff) as they please. The fact that you were part of a bigger layoff makes it...

Why hasn't my benefits payments been approved my injury was aggravated at work

The injured party has the burden of proving that the injury occurred at work. If you had a prior injury it is likely that the insurance company is...

Can I receive money from my lawyer if I won the case and just waiting on the check to be mailed out

Most attorneys are reluctant to do this because of the ethical rules that they have to adhere to in their state. If for some reason the check did...

The insurance company is going to argue that a new (subsequent) event is causing the current need for treatment. If the doctors that you have agree...

I'm looking for a good lawyer to defend a social worker.

Do you have professional liability insurance? If so you may be able to turn it over to them to obtain counsel for you.

How do I receive compensation for a personal injury sustained at a place of business?

You posted this under workers compensation but you need a personal injury attorney if you were a customer. I will change your topic heading for you...

What will happen next after I filed an appeal to the decision the labor board made denying my case for compensability .

You can use the find a lawyer feature here to locate someone in Hawaii to assist you.

Personal Injury

Mr Warren has given you good information. If you dont know how to file a claim then you can talk to him or another WC attorney using the find a...

MMI

I would assume that you can settle the case prior to MMI in any state however there are reasons not to do so. I would urge you to talk to an...

Generally you cannot get both at the same time though it depends a lot on the language of the short term disability policy. Usually they have an...