First, condolences on your loss. The short answer is that intoxication can be used as a defense. The employer would have to show that the...

What is the work requirement in an IRE after the 104 weeks plus the 60 day have expired?

An IRE is a mechanism that allows the defendant/insurer to convert the status of workers comp benefits from total temporary disability to partial...

In worker comp, if I'm not Most Medical Improved can the Dept Dr. perform an IRE?

Whenever the doctor is performing an IRE they must first determine that the employee is at maximum medical improvement before an impairment rating...

My young son was hit by a drunk driver and already settled

You should definitely call an attorney immediately. You call your son "young," is he a minor? This may have an impact on the validity of the...

You should have the check in short order I would think. 7-10 days max, provided that the Waiver of Appeal and Bench Order is forwarded to the...

You should read the terms of your Fee Agreement with your attorney. Usually, when there is a hearing the attorney will submit the fee agreement to...

I am receiving Unemployment and I have an upcoming workers comp settlement, Can I still received unemployment after settlement?

Usually, as part of a workers’ compensation settlement, the employer will want a resignation as part of the deal. Your attorney will have to...

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Did your attorney indicate why you might be losing your case? Is there some sort of pending petition (e.g. termination petition, modification...

My son was paralyzed on the job (PA). What if any time limit is there for him to receive monetary/medical benefits?

You should discuss all of the particulars with an experienced workers compensation attorney. In a situation such as the one you have outlined,...

My question is if I have a chance to collect

Karl is right on point. Check the language in the settlement documents. Also, many defendants/insurance companies will require a resignation...