I got an umbilical hernia at work, had the repair done, released by the surgeon to return but the employer has not given me work

Context is everything. If you were fired after being off work two weeks from a large company, you may have a FMLA issue. If you work at McDonalds...

Father passed away with no will, mother getting workers comp settlement does that go into estate and spilt with son

WC benefits typically stop at the time of death. There is occasionally a few weeks of unpaid benefits, but usually not more than a thousand...

My employer didn't want to pay taxes so they paid me cash off the books. I got hurt on the job and filed for workers comp.

If they paid you cash and you did not claim the income, you ARE both going to have tax problems. They want you to file a 1099 so that they can...

How are workers compensation rating differences handled?

Usually, they compromise within the range of the reports. However, the IME usually tends to carry more weight because he is supposed to be...

Why would there be a trial after I have been P & S back to work & no longer work for that employer? What happens if I don't go?

Look closely at the Hearing Notice. It PROBABLY says that the Injured Worker's attendance is NOT necessary. If someone is telling you that your...

If i settle my workers comp case do i have to set aside most of the money for medicare or medicaid?

The answer is probably not, but it is hard to say. If you have an asbestosis diagnosis that has not yet turned into mesothelioma, the answer is...

If you filed and it is pending, you cannot refile the same injury. If it was already dismissed for lack of prosecution, you have 5 years from the...

How do I calculate household size for I-864 ?

I usually look around the breakfast table and count heads. I will transfer you into the Immigration Section in case they have a more exact method.

Should I seek mileage from the insurance company?

You are not going to get paid by WC for your move back home. I am fairly certain of that. They will owe you reasonable mileage for your...

You should have hired an Attorney 3 months ago. The QME is supposed to be neutral, so if you tell him that your symptoms continue, he can easily...