Your settlement is based upon the extent of permanent disability you sustain from your injury. It is expressed as a percentage from 1 percent to...

Can my work take my sick days?

If you were off work on authorized disability for a work related injury you should be paid what is called temporary disability, and not sick...

Works comp case ?

Just because you had a previous work injury does not mean you can't ever have an injury again. It appears this new injury is to your shoulder, and...

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

An attorney generally gets 15% of the amount of a settlement, whether it is a stipulated award or a Compromise and Release. No an attorney does not...

Selected as the best answer

I would strongly recommend you interview and hire an attorney prior to any QME exam taking place. Use the find a lawyer tab on AVVO to find a top...

I fall in the an exception where I can have a workers comp case and a personal injury case. Do I have to do two depositions?

Yes as they are two different claims in two different courts both the defendants in the workers compensation case and the personal injury case have...

I would like to know if I’m still able to file a case for a work injury I had 3 years ago?

The best thing I could recommend for you is to get a consultation with a workers compensation attorney. There is no charge for a consultation, and...

Truck driver injured at work

You have a workers compensation case as you were injured at work. It is possible you may have a 3rd party case as well due to defective equipment,...

Should I accept QME doctor's report regarding thoracic spine injury?

I would agree with my colleagues that you are in a difficult spot with what appears to be a poor QME report, they are very difficult to overcome....

I was realessed from Dr. Mmi on 4/19/2019 had 2 qme after last on 8/20/19 how long untill I get offer

Its difficult to answer this question, as I don't know what the findings of the QME doctors were. There reports should have been out within 30 days...