Fell at work last year had knee surgery was off work for a year recently returned. Knee still hurts, can i get perm disability?

I agree with Ms. Wallace. She spent a lot of time explaining how to get to a good treating doctor. The other route is to go to a good panel...

Do I have to resign from my job to do a C&R settlement

This is the same as your other question. I gave you a pretty long answer there so take a look at that one. Good luck.

I'm going to disagree with my colleagues and I think you need to explore this further with your attorney. There are two ways to settle a W.C....

Is there any need to keep personal workers comp files after your case has been settled/closed?

I agree with Mr. Corson. It's probably not a good idea to rely on others to save your paperwork for you. As an attorney, the State Bar of...

How do I get my attorney to work in my best interest?

I agree with Mr. Corson. Find a good w.c. attorney here at www.avvo.com or at www.caaa.org. CAAA is the association for attorneys here in...

Can i file workers comp in california after termination?

The general rule in California is that you cannot make a claim "post-termination." Once you were fired, you were terminated so any claim now would...

Can i file a lawsuit for a personal injury on the job if i am not a legal resident?

Generally, you do not have to be a legal resident to file for workers' comp benefits.

Can i file a work comp after signing paperwork and agreeing to return to work after my accident?

you can be injured and still return to work. you can file a workers' comp claim and continue working.

I was hurt on the job and I'm currently reciveing workman comp.. can I also draw my unemployment as the same time? I live in TN

Nope. You get one or the other. Workers' comp pays if you are disabled and unable to work. Unemployment pays if you are able and looking for...

What are my chances of collecting permanent disability?

you have nothing to lose by filing a workers' comp claim for stress and see what happens. The worst that can happen is that you lose. Along the...