I heard someone say that I can use a law called "ELISA" to sue b/c my employer fired me b/c I took vacation time off during

You are referring to the Employee Retirement Security Act (ERISA). I do not think it will help you under your facts.

Would i be awarded a settlement for two cervical herniated discs and radiculopathy. i am a surgery candidate Anterior Disc fusi

Well, if the Injury is upheld and they are merely appealing the severity of your disability, you will probably have some level of compensation...

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If I received a workers compensation settlement while married BUT SEPERATED at the time of the accident can she claim it also?

Were you actually separated at the time of ACCIDENT, or not until SETTLEMENT?

Is it legal for an employer to fire a person, being 17 yrs. with the company?

An Employer can generally terminate you any time, as long as the reason is not BECAUSE you are in a protected class (race/age/disability, etc.). ...

You could retain a WC Attorney in VA to help you. They work off a percentage of your recovery, so there is no initial cost to you.

If I got hurt on the job by a third party and was in hospital 12 days and still doing followed up. treatment.

Your health insurance will probably not pay for your lost wages, and a properly arranged PI/WC claim can be more valuable than either alone. You...

Sprained my ankle at work this morning, does my job have to cover time lost at that job and my other job that I work?

Eventually, but it probably won't help you tomorrow. Most states have a 3-7 day wait period before you are entitled to benefits.

Herniated,bulging disc. Out of work 4.5 months need surgery. How much do I expect back?

There are about 25 different variables to answer that question, and the one who can answer it effectively is your Attorney.

Does quitting your job before your claim is closed make you ineligible for worker's comp?

If you are already working full duties, it should have no effect. The medical will be available as long as you need it or until you settle it.

Should I consult a labor attorney?

Perhaps. The WC end if the discrimination claim sounds weak, but you might have something valid in the Civil arena. /