I was offered a workers comp settlement of 1,700.. Is it possible they will offer more before going to court?

It's a negotiation, a bit like selling your car. To get them to raise their offer, you need to respond with a counter-offer. But unless you know...

You may very well be out of luck, but contact a personal injury attorney well-versed in insurance regulations. You MIGHT still have a claim for bad...

Do I really need a lawyer if my employers insurance has done not denied any help?

I would recommend a lawyer, particularly in a case with a serious injury that required surgery. Normal Workers' Compensation percentages of...

I was hit by someone running a red light. They want to give me $200.00 plus pay for any medical. My back still hurts.

$200 is very small for pain and suffering, and if the insurance is claiming they will pay the medical bills, you are likely being cut out of money...

I fell in a light pole hole,they put in new poles across st from me where I mow ,and hurt my shoulder will need surgery.

Get photos ASAP, then contact an attorney. This needs to be done quickly, particularly if a claim is needed against a government entity.

Yes, they can reduce the value based on prior damage. As others said, they only owe you fair market value. However, they arguably also owe you for...

I was rear ended in May 2013 and pushed head on into another car. I have consulted with a PI lawyer.

Your attorney will have an idea of value once she ahs all of your medical records and bills collected (probably a few months after you finish...

Do I need a workmans comp lawyer

Speak to a local workers' compensation attorney who offers free consultations. It sounds like you suffered two separate accidents that injured the...

How do you find the owner of a vehicle?

The owner's information should be included in the police report. The owner is not necessarily responsible, but can be under a "negligent...

I was a passenger in a car, driver lost control of car- hit a embankment. I'm working on a insurance settlement for a slap tear

Consult an attorney. There are too many facts missing here to know what's fair, but it sounds too early to settle. Do you know the insurance policy...