That last sentence of yours is the problem. "My lawyer doesn't really talk to me" is HUGE. why are you going to pay this individual 15% of your...

Part 2 of My Brother was hurt.....

Your brother -- not you, but your brother -- should contact the Office of Injured Employee Counsel. I hope my geek skills work and this link to...

I'm not licensed in Pennsylvania (but hang out with a lot of business owners in the 'burgh) and I agree employers can drug test whenever they wish,...

Do I tell Workers Compensation they should be paying me? Should I include my workers comp restrictions while filing for SSD?

I LOVE TEXAS...they provide you with an Attorney! Have you set a conference with the Office of Injured Employee Counsel? Hope my 'geek'...

I was injured at work and I want to know what my options are.

BAD NEWS ... Labor Code 4652 is working against you. This says the injured worker gets no Temporary Disability payments for the first 3 days of...

What kind of settlement can I expect for workman's comp?

If you were advised 7 years ago you had a work injury and failed to report it to your supervisor as a work injury, then you get a ZERO settlement. ...

THERE'S AN URBAN LEGEND that you cannot be fired while 'on workers comp' and it's just a legend and completely untrue. Please spread the word! ...

Do I have a case if my trainer rolled the semi truck while I was sleeping in the sleeper. I think he fell asleep

YOU MIGHT HAVE TWO CLAIMS! If you can find one great lawyer here on Avvo that handles BOTH (1) Workers comp and (2) personal Injury, that might...

How will voluntary termination affect ongoing workers' comp case?

How will signing this form affect his case?? IF Workers comp physician writes that the injured worker can provide modified ('light') duty, the...

Can I sue the place I work due to injury?

Your 'exclusive remedy' is -- sadly -- your horrific Workers Compensation benefits against the Employer. IF THE EMPLOYER was more than just...