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Had surgery, found out a month and a half later, that the end of the surgical tool broke off in my bone. What is my rights?

Samuel's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

Before I worried about a malpractice claim (as you have three years in most circumstances to bring such a claim), I would be concerned about the...

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I fell at work and currently have a claim out I have missed 3 days because of this fall but they tell I can't get paid for them

Samuel's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

Mr. Bollinger correctly explained the law, but I will add that, Pursuant to Rule 401(4), if you are later paid a rating for your injury, the three...

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Do I have to file form 18 to the Workmen's Compensation even though my company is aware of my injury with in 30 days I hope not

Samuel's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

If your employer has actual knowledge of the injury or if they have accepted your injury, you may be ok even if you did not file the Form 18 in a...

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I was hurt on the job pretty bad and my employer wants to not run it through Workmen's Comp. is that e legal

Samuel's answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

As the others have mentioned, this is a very bad idea. Unless your employer is Donald Trump, the payments will end prior to reaching your full...

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Anything I can do?

Samuel's answer | Answered on August 29, 2012

If the facts are as you describe them, I think there was a breach of the standard of nursing care you received at the emergency room. I am...

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Is what my employer doing to me legal?

Samuel's answer | Answered on August 24, 2012

To add to what the others have already said, the answer to your question is "yes, what your employer is doing to you is legal." However, FMLA will...

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Is there a difference in "Slip and Fall" when you actually tripped over a mat in a doorway that was not previously there?

Samuel's answer | Answered on August 13, 2012

"Slip and Fall" is a term attorneys use to label certain types of premises liablility claims. This term is not really relevant in the workers'...

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Should I take the package? Can I receive disability?

Samuel's answer | Answered on August 09, 2012

I agree with Jesse's analysis of the credit issue, so I will address additional issues in your question. First, I assume that you are on NC...

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How long does it take to become a lawyer and how much is their yearly income and which type makes the most

Samuel's answer | Answered on June 13, 2012

Others have correctly answered the educational requirements for becoming an attorney. Once you have a law degree, the possibilites are somewhat...

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I have a work comp claim with the state of nc, since 2002. i inderstand with the state sometimes you may never reach a settlemen

Samuel's answer | Answered on May 17, 2012

In NC, workers' compensation for state employees is almost always underfunded. This is due to the way most agencies fund the wc claims coming from...

Samuel A. Scudder's Answers (57)

Had surgery, found out a month and a half later, that the end of the surgical tool broke off in my bone. What is my rights?

I fell at work and currently have a claim out I have missed 3 days because of this fall but they tell I can't get paid for them

Do I have to file form 18 to the Workmen's Compensation even though my company is aware of my injury with in 30 days I hope not

I was hurt on the job pretty bad and my employer wants to not run it through Workmen's Comp. is that e legal

Anything I can do?

Is what my employer doing to me legal?

Is there a difference in "Slip and Fall" when you actually tripped over a mat in a doorway that was not previously there?

Should I take the package? Can I receive disability?

How long does it take to become a lawyer and how much is their yearly income and which type makes the most

I have a work comp claim with the state of nc, since 2002. i inderstand with the state sometimes you may never reach a settlemen