How long after a healed workplace injury can I sue?

You can still file a claim. Skin scarring often rates zero percent so the value of the claim is questionable but perhaps the Workers' Comp carrier...

I need to find a workmen's comp lawyer who takes older cases?

Attorneys on Avvo cannot solicit business. If you do not want a local attorney, let me tell you that you also do not want a "Mill" meaning one of...

There are two statute of limitations, you must file an Application within 1 year of the date of death and the death must occur within 240 weeks...

Should I be concern about a lawyer office that represented my employer & their insurance co is now sending me notices.

It sounds like a Lien Conference that you probably do not have to appear for. If you have concerns, you can always ask the Information and...

How will my workers comp claim be effected if I was awarded a disability retirement from the City of Los?

I do not believe there will be a credit from the Workers' Comp claim for your disability retirement or vice-versa. That is not usually the case....

My work injury in October 2013, what is the statute limitations and who would I file a lawsuit against, W.C or employer?

The Statute of Limitations in Workers' Compensation is a very complicated issue. You have one year to file a claim from the date of injury, in...

Do I have to pay workers comp back?

There may be a credit for any Temporary Disability (lost wages) overpayment against any permanent disability award you get but you probably will...

Does being exposed to black mold and getting a rash over 85% of my upper body qualify workmen comp?

You absolutely can file a claim. You can bet it will be denied. You will have to be evaluated by a Medical Legal evaluator who will examine you and...

Can i make a new claim for an ongoing injury if i'm already on a medical stipulation?

You probably want to file a new claim. Since it has been over five years, if the surgery is approved you would only be entitled to Temporary...

I am a driver and smashed my finger in the van door delivering,

Although your injury is work related, the basis of your question has more to do with employment law so I will reclassify it. I think you are being...