It sounds like you have both: 1) a workers' comp claim; and 2) a civil personal injury claim for damages arising out of the other driver's...

First of all, firing you for asserting a claim is very suspicious and possibly illegal. I think you should talk to an employment discrimination...

Note that there are exceptions that may apply to your specific circumstances. You should consult a lawyer directly to address your situation. ...

When is it a good time to get a lawyer and will he be able to fight for anything?

It is almost always a good idea to have a workers' compensation attorney on your side. Generally speaking, an attorney can monitor your case and...

I have been out on a work comp leave for the past 6 months with an approved stress/anxiety claim.

It's a complicated situation that straddles a few different areas of law. Generally if you're released to your regular job, you have the right to...

Dequervains tenosynovitis

It's not entirely clear from the question whether a claim has been accepted or even asserted, but if the claim is accepted, the insurer will have...

I am receving a inheritance soon, and want to make sure I will not lose my benefits.

It depends. SSDI benefits (the disability benefits you qualify for because you or someone else have worked long enough under Social Security)...

Repetitive use injury from day to day use

Because you are talking about a condition that developed over a lengthy period of time, you must prove your claim is compensable under the...

I fell on stairs a year ago, got a settlement minus paid time off but didn't sign anything. Is it worth still pursuing a lawsuit

The $11,687.43 "settlement" you mention sounds more like a permanent partial disability award from the workers' comp insurer. That is different...

I have applied and been denied SS disabilty 3 times this last one says I can file with ALJ of Hearings

To protect your rights, it is important to request a hearing before the time limit passes. The SSA may have sent you an appeal form with your last...