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Personal Injury
Iowa
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You need to file a claim for worker's compensation benefits that cover temporary disability benefits, ongoing medical treatment and a settlement for... Read More
People who fight over custody usually fight dirty and every body gets muddy. I don't think you will be successful in anything you do.
There is strict liability for an unprovoked dog bite.
Were you injured? If so, you may have a case. Get a free consultation with a lawyer.
You need to file a claim for worker's compensation benefits that cover temporary disability benefits, ongoing medical treatment and a settlement for... Read More
Not unless she was totally supporting you.
It would require a court order.
There are civil claims for false imprisonment and abuse of process, but I'm not sure you would qualify based on the facts you have given. I would... Read More
You can sue the folks who testified against you if they deliberately lied. Otherwise no. you have been a participant in the system.
Hire a lawyer that specializes in long term/short term disability claims and sue them.
Google, the yellow pages, television ads, bill boards.
Contact the workers compensation insurance company and ask them for a copy of the paperwork. I hope to heck you still have the money to pay for the... Read More
What kind of shoes were you wearing? You were certainly aware that it had been raining. The point being that there is a strong defense to your... Read More
Yes, you can sue. However, you have the responsibility of proving actual damages to date and/or likely to occur in the future.
Yes, legally they can but we can challenge this especially if the authorized treating physician is recommending it.
My answer is "no" but obviously that's not the answer that the comp carrier is giving you.
They can do anything that they want. You have the option to do it yourself, pay for it, and then file the claim to have the WC reimburse you, or you... Read More
Often, the medical approval are given for a set period of time. Your husband may have to go through the approval procedure again.
Your doctor can appeal or ask for re-authorization. You need to retain an attorney to file a claim for benefits for worker's compensation benefits... Read More
If it is necessary to keep him from hurting himself or others, it is probably okay. It is to on us in him for acting out, probably not.
If it was necessary to get him under control, yes, it is legal.
Yes, I have seen this done before.
The use of a Taser by law enforcement, like any weapon, can be used even for deadly force. It's use is to subdue a criminal suspect. You haven't ... Read More
Whatever is reasonable and whatever works