Can a person sue her boss for bringing a dog to work (unannounced) and the dog unprovoked bites her on her leg causing injury?
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Answered on February 18, 2021
Yes. The boss is strictly liable for the dog bite and all damages, including medical bills. They met be trying to go through work comp. Contact one...
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Worker's Compensation Claim - what to expect?
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Answered on February 18, 2021
The others are correct - best to use a work comp attorney because 99% chance they will deny the case. Of all my COVID cases, I’ve only seen 1...
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How can I get comp. for being drenched in gasoline witch caused me to become sick and dizzy enough to need a ambulance ride $$$$
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Answered on February 17, 2021
I agree this is either personal injury and/or workers compensation. Contact one of us here on AVVO that does both. Wishing you all the best
Is a 50% contingency high?
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Answered on February 11, 2021
That seems very high unless there is something truly unique about the situation. Even firms that charge trial attorneys fees usually are 5-10%+...
I have a medical case manager. I told my case manager that I wanted to get better medical help so I could recover faster
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Answered on February 02, 2021
The nurse case manager is not on your side, but those communications are not HIPAA violations. Get a attorney on your case ASAP so they can at...
Is it retaliation if employer didnt report my injury to his insurance claim i was injured on 7/30/20 reported 9/22/20?
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Answered on February 01, 2021
You need to contact one of us work comp attorneys ASAP. There may be a discrimination and/or retaliation claim, but we would need more details. ...
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What is the most % an attorney can charge for a settlement ? Car accident
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Answered on January 26, 2021
This all depends on the agreement with your attorney. Often the percentage increases significantly if attorneys go to court. 30-45mins of court...
Attorney is quitting in the middle of my Worker's Comp case - What should I do?
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Answered on January 21, 2021
First, if you get a new work comp attorney you do NOT owe him an additional 15%. He and your new attorney will argue over SPLITTING the 15%. ...
Hi, I filed workers comp 8 years ago for carpal tunnel and the job settled . I am now experiencing it again but it’s worst ?
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Answered on January 19, 2021
Yes you can file again if this is a new injury and not just a normal flare up. In work comp we argue over aggravation vs. exacerbation and...
My DOR was objected (WCAB case), what do I need to do to answer the objection
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Answered on January 19, 2021
Likely the hearing will stay on calendar and then you can argue your issues to the Judge. The Judge can decide whether the issue can go forward to...