An injured employee in my company is suing the workers compensation insurance carrier. Will I need counsel too?

Your workers' comp carrier will hire an attorney to litigate the claim if necessary. Usually, if the injured worker retains an attorney, at some...

How much longer till I can settle my case ?

It depends- It's probably not the answer that you are looking for, but the reality is that it is hard to give an estimate without knowing all the...

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I am at the end of Workman Comps case. I am in settlement stages and any payments I receive will be coming out of my settlement.

I agree with the answers provided by the other attorneys here in that you can look for a new position that you are able to perform with your...

Well, there are several potential issues with the facts that you are presenting. First, if the new job requires you to perform the same duties for...

I was injured at my work,I reported the injury,but didn't have written report got fired the same week,company

You need an attorney. The defense probably denied your claim on the basis of post-termination defense. I agree with the other attorneys, you are...

Attorney wants to settle w/c case I have no restrictions I jst want to b able to work at the same job place . attorney says no

Well, if the reason the employer gave you is legitimate- lack of work, there is not much you can do about it. However, if the employer's reasons...

If I say no to a surgery will it affect my workers compensation case? The surgery is risky TOS surgery where they remove a rib

YEs it does impact your case in that your doctor will release you from medical care/ declare you permanent and stationary. This means that the next...

New Workers Comp Claim

The insurance company has 90 days to deny, delay or accept your claim. Don't wait until the insurance company sends you to a doctor, be proactive...

Shocked at work twice

Seek medical attention immediately and report it to your employer. If your employer does not give you the DWC1, you should present the DWC1 claim...

I have settled my PD benefits in 2014 but my medicare is open.Date of injury was 2004.Can i reopen if my condition worsens.?

NO. You have 5 years from the date of your injury to file a petition to reopen your case for new and further disability. I am not sure why you mean...