If you were injured on the job, you need to report it right away to your employer. They will notify their WC insurance which should pay for your...

I agree with Mr. Ostfeld. An on the job injury is resolved through a workers’ compensation claim. You cannot sue your employer.

Wow! Where did you hear that most cases settle in 12-18 months? In my experience, most take years to resolve. Can you fire your lawyer? Yes...

Your question landed in the workers’ compensation section of AVVO. WC is for on the job injuries but your question doesn't seem to be about a work...

I agree with my colleagues. The standard fee on the standard case is 15%. A non-standard case might generate a larger fee but that would have to...

I trust you saved or can otherwise retrieve your original submission of the DWC-1. In the alternative, you can re-submit those documents and this...

i agree with Mr. Wiesner. He has given you a very good answer. To find that local WC attorney, use the "Find a Lawyer" tab at the top of this...

1. Unless you are under contract with this employer, you are "at will" and can seek other employment at any time...including now. 2. I would not...

You can use LTD, SDI or Social Security disability for income. Given that it’s been 2 years and you’re still not MMI, this sounds like a pretty...

What you don’t know is what has gone on behind the scenes. Have the lawyers gone back to the AME doctors to ask for clarifications? Have they...