Good evening, You are not obligated to undergo any medical treatment that you are not comfortable with. You can settle your case and include...

Which is more advantageous for an attorney to do a C&R or a Stip and award?

The C&R is more money because you are accepting money to no longer use the workers compensation doctors. The attorney fee with C&R is larger...

I was in a motor vehicle accident. A truck moved in front of me without warning and put his brakes. I couldn't avoid hitting him

When issues are triable, it helps that there is no one to testify against you. If the facts are correct and we assume they are because no one...

Your attorney should have had the defendant sign a declaration of no assets before having you sign the release. The declaration of no assets...

If you're the victim of Hit & Run, can you file a claim with your UM/UIM?

Generally, you need to file a police report within 24 hours of the car crash in order for your UM to cover. If you have sustained personal...

Can I cancel or dismissed a WC claim if doctor says it’s not related to work?

You can request an appointment with a Qualified Medical Evaluator. The QME can determine if work contributed to your carpal tunnel injury. In...

Sister in car accident. Her beloved dog panicked and ran off never to be found. Can she sue for emotional distress, etc.?

The dog is personal property. You can not recover emotional distress damages for the loss of the dog. You can recover the fair market value for the...

Two years I didnt receive any workers comp check

You are entitled to receive temporary disability if one of your treating physicians places you on total temporary disability or if you are placed...

What do they seem to be doing? And why now ?

I'm surprised it took the insurance carrier 5 years to retain counsel when you have been having representation. Nothing to worry about that defense...

Can a firm that is doing a auto accident case contingent drop you for no reason without court permission.

An attorney does not need permission from the court unless your case has been filed in court.