My dad has been diagnosed with lung cancer and we think it was brought on by the fumes he was breathing in at his job

Agree entirely with the answers given by the other two attorneys. You need to have a medical expert willing to state that your dad's exposure to...

I was injured on the job, back in March, and since I filed a workman comp claim

You should consult with an Arizona workers compensation attorney as soon as possible. If you are earning less money than you did before the...

Can I apply for SSDI after already drawing my state retirement?

You should be able to receive both your state retirement pension and Social Security disability benefits, assuming you worked long enough to...

Is it true that you cant work for 1 year to apply for SSDI?

Social Security's regulations state that you have to have a condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death. There is no...

I was driving my own vehicle for work (compensated for gas) and salaried. I was broadsided and the other driver's insurance has

You have both a workers compensation claim AND a third party personal injury claim. You should pursue both. The work comp claim will pay you lost...

I have bilateral hand disabilities. Do I continue looking for employment that will cause harm? until after the hearing?

You absolutely need to consult with a workers compensation attorney. Once your permanent benefits are set, they are extremely difficult to...

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I have had a workman claim since 2008 , now they want to settle. what should I do?

Some cases should be settled and some should not. You should consult with a workers compensation attorney, most of whom provide a free...

The Arizona Workers Compensation Act uses the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment to assist physicians in deciding if their...

Is it normal for a Work Comp lawyer 6 months to file papers with the courts to try and get something approved that a Dr.

It doesn't sound normal. You should try and set up an in person meeting with your lawyer to discuss your concerns. Lawyers have an ethical duty...

While at work (retail) my husbands place of employment was robbed. This was an armed robbery .

Absolutely. The statute for mental stress injuries is a little tougher than that for physical injuries. The occurrence leading to the stress has...