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Office injury / Worker comp

Gilbert's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

I agree with what has been posted. You need representation to protect your rights. Act fast.

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Is it OK to do only online job searches or is it required to beat the pavement regarding Workers Comp cases in Virginia?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

Maybe Mr. Reid from Virginia will weigh in, but I would agree with what Mr. Bollinger said, and just say you should talk it over with your attorney...

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If I cancel my work comp case will I be held responsible for any costs? I think my lawyer is trying to get me to cancel.

Gilbert's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

I agree with Mr. Borah's advice. If you have been going to the doctors for four years, it sounds like your case may be worth something. You may...

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Is $80,000 a fair and reasonable settlement, given my age and surgical costs, or could there be more monetary comp w/attorney?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

I agree with Mr. Borah on this. Step one is to get in touch with your attorney of record to consult regarding the value of your case. In order to...

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If I am injured on the job can I sue for personal injury as well as worker's compensation?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

You should consult a local workers compensation attorney who can get all the relevant facts in your case, and best advise you of your options. We...

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Can I safely use a small company, two employees, for home repairs without workers comp insurance?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

Going uninsured is never a good idea. Your question has landed in the workers compensation area of this forum, though it is actually more of an...

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I had a L5/S1 lumbar fusion in May. I returned to work on limited duty and I got hurt at work. Do I need a lawyer?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

It is always a good idea to sit down with a good local workers compensation attorney, who can get all the facts in your case, and best advise you...

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I do have an attorney who represent me in my section 32 settle and always ignoring my calls and emails, can i drop her ?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

You can always get rid of your attorney, if you aren't satisfied with the service. You may want to look for a new attorney first, however, as it...

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What happens to my retirement pension if I get an attorney and settle my WC case, do I still get my pension, inc, an settlement?

Gilbert's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

Since your question has not been addressed by an attorney from Georgeia, I will respond brieftly and from a very general perspective. Vested...

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I was hurt on my job with a head injury,.I fell my drug test can I still sue

Gilbert's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

In your situation, since you failed a drug test given after sustaining an injury on the job, you would be wise to consult a local workers...

Gilbert Earl Fisher's Answers (2198)

Office injury / Worker comp

Is it OK to do only online job searches or is it required to beat the pavement regarding Workers Comp cases in Virginia?

If I cancel my work comp case will I be held responsible for any costs? I think my lawyer is trying to get me to cancel.

Is $80,000 a fair and reasonable settlement, given my age and surgical costs, or could there be more monetary comp w/attorney?

If I am injured on the job can I sue for personal injury as well as worker's compensation?

Can I safely use a small company, two employees, for home repairs without workers comp insurance?

I had a L5/S1 lumbar fusion in May. I returned to work on limited duty and I got hurt at work. Do I need a lawyer?

I do have an attorney who represent me in my section 32 settle and always ignoring my calls and emails, can i drop her ?

What happens to my retirement pension if I get an attorney and settle my WC case, do I still get my pension, inc, an settlement?

I was hurt on my job with a head injury,.I fell my drug test can I still sue