Trying to settle out my FM

Settling on the value of future medical care is as much art as it is science. There is no formula. One has to weigh the types of treatment...

Several of the issue you raise such as severance package and unpaid bonus checks are not workers' comp issues. If you want to pursue those, you...

What can my attorney do for me from here on help me ?. My personal doctor's and the QME's impairment rating differ greatly!

You have an attorney. He knows you, your case, the insurance attorney, the doctors all better than any of us here on AVVO. You should be asking...

In a workers' comp claim, what employee medical info is the employer (vs. the employer's WC insurance co) allowed to see?

Generally, medical information not related to the injury is not available to the insurance company. Medical information not relevant to your...

What value does an attorney add to a WC case where a worker has a minor injury, is off work for a few weeks, and fully recovers?

While you may see it as a small minor case, we may see things in it that enhance the value for you. If you are fully recovered and back to work...

What happens if the defense doesn't pay me my S&W settlement within 30 days?

If you have a signed settlement of the S&W aspect of your claim and it has been signed off on by the judge, they generally have up to 30 days to...

I recently had a workers comp case when I closed the case they stated I can return back to work but my employer doesn't reply?

If he doesn't reply to your letter, why not give him a call. Or even just show up and ask when you can get started.

Does a WC claim show up in any sort of searchable public record? If so, what info is shown, and who can see it?

The insurance industry shares claims information with each other by way of the "index." You and I don't have access to the index only industry. ...

Am I entitled to workers compensation?

Has any physician said that your health issues are related to your work? That's the place to start. If you are thinking about pursuing a workers'...

I have a very complex situation about my workers comp claim. Need advise

You already know the problem and that there is no good solution to it. Best to schedule an in-office, sit down with your attorney and go over...