My injury was 2003 when i hired my workers comp attorney. ive been told of of the hardship of changing so late is this true?

Changing lawyers is a big decision, but changing lawyers on a previously settled case with no real fee potential is going to be nearly impossible. ...

Possibly covered under Workers Compensation?

You need an injury for a WC claim. Fear of an injury is typically insufficient.

Can I continue receiving EDD disability payments if my injury becomes a permanent partial disability?

No. Once you are MMI, whatever money you receive from EDD is considered to be a permanent disability advance. If the Ins Co is paying you your PD...

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I got injured at work and was on workers comp the doctor put me on light duty one hand only I didnt go back due to the pain.

Providing modified work within your limitations is your employer's problem. How you get to work to perform the available modified duties within...

What do we need to look for with workers comp?

Just get an Attorney. The Insurance Company is unlikely to overpay you, but might underpay you w/o someone in your corner.

Will I get L&I if I funked drug test for work

Same Answer as 5 hours ago. Actions have consequences. You smoked dope with the spouse, and had a really good time gaming the system. Problem...

Possibly. A lot of employers obtain post-injury drug tests, and Intoxication is almost uniformly a valid Denial basis. Will the Affirmative...

My work comp lawyer left me without pay for 8+ months due to his mistake. Can I ask him for his % back when my case settles ?

You should probably discuss this with your current attorney. Whether you are objectively owed the money is a factual issue, although I am...

Is a worker's compensation claim filed on my behalf btween me and the state of Maryland or my former employer?

I don't practice in MD, but your question is quite unclear. If your WC claim was already in the tube, then the standard release will most likely...

I need to find a lawyer that will help my husband try and reopen a disability claim.

I am not sure I saw the words "Work Injury" to invoke Workers' Compensation analysis. You might need to be in the hallowed halls of our esteemed...