Can I sue protective insurance for negligence ?

As noted by my colleagues, you cannot sue an employer or their workers' compensation insurance company for negligence. I also agree that a claim...

You certainly have a workers’ compensation case as you were hurt on the job. Employers with over 50 employees must follow federal guidelines...

Workers comp settlement ?

If your case settled by compromise and release, you should have your check within 30 days. Sometimes if the settlement is over $10,000 the...

If you were working (and it sounds like you were because you mention a supervisor) you have a workers’ compensation claim and are entitled to the...

I don't have all the facts, but I am assuming you're in the "healing phase" of your injury and your doctor has provided work restrictions. In this...

Applicant attorneys file DOR (Declaration of Readiness) to proceed to an MSC (Mandatory Settlement Conference) all the time. When discovery is...

As an american citizen in financial disgrace, can i ask for being returned to my country?

Was the rig that you worked on part of an American company? Did you sign your work contact in California? If you answered yes to the above...

Can I appeal my workers comp claim after it was settled 1 day ago. My attorney failed to give me correct information.

Yes. A Petitin for Reconsideration must be filed. There are very strict statutes of limitations for filing this document. You should discuss...

If I decide to quit my job will this decision affect my workers como case? What if I withdraw my case?

The one way quitting your job can effect your WC case is when you're in the healing phase and your doctor provides modified work. If you've quit...

How can my mother get help for an injury at work?

She needs to ask for a claim form from her supervisor. If she has a problem getting a claim for she can complete this one and return to her...