I think my attorney settled my case before i approved.

In workers' comp, a case can only be settled two ways: Stipulated Award or Compromise and Release. Either one requires that the settlement be...

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Trail Settlement

It sounds like you received a Findings and Order from the Workers' Compensation Judge. This Order can be appealed by filing a Petition for...

Hurt on the job in october 2007. The lawyer I have is not doing there job. What do I do?

The first thing I would tell you to do is write your attorney a letter explaining your dissatisfaction. Give him a time limit to address the...

How long does a workers comp insurance company have before they must "close" a case & settle one way or the other... in years?

There is no legal time limit for getting a case settled. Generally, it can't settle until you've reached "maximum medical improvement" and it...

This sounds like the third post today from the same person. Make an appointment for an office appointment with your attorney. Write your...

Should I fire my workers comp attorney?

It sounds like your attorney has worked hard on your case and hasn't been paid anything yet. He only gets paid at the end of the case so,...

Three surguries spending ready to file for Social Security at 66yrs 7 months does it affect by TTD in California, Qme recommeded

First, if the insurance company is dragging their feet on authorizing the surgery, see an attorney. They can be liable for penalties for an...

Im a truck driver andwas in a wreck while driving ive been out of workers comp for a month

Simply having a workers' comp injury does not protect your job. If the employer has a "reasonable business necessity" of filing the position while...

Do i need a workmans compensation lawyer right now?

If you think you have C.T.S., you should go to your family doctor and ask him to evaluate the situation. Normally this means doing some testing,...

Workers Comp Question. I was offered a CMR settlement. Please help.

C&R stands for Compromise and Release. This would be a full, final, complete settlement of your workers' comp case: no more money, no more...