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What are my rights regarding worman's compensation?
Asked on Jul 16th, 2011 on Personal Injury - Nebraska
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I have been on workmans comp for 11 months following an accident and have had one arm surgery and need a future surgery on my neck. There is nerve damage and disk issues. They are wanting to settle with me. What should I be looking for?
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Missoula, MT
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Judnich Law Office
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My firm does not handle worker's compensation cases.
Answered on Jul 11th, 2013 at 9:50 PM
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Kelaher Law Offices, P.A.
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A good worker's compensation lawyer in your area.
Answered on Jul 08th, 2013 at 3:18 AM
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The Law Office of Josh Lamborn, P.C.
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You should be looking for a lawyer that specializes in worker's compensation law. This is a very specialized area of personal injury and there are statutes that govern how payouts to injured parties and their attorneys are to be paid. If you are unsure what you are being offered is enough, you should consult with an attorney who is well versed in worker's compensation.
Answered on Jul 20th, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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Law Office of Barry R. Rabovsky
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You may have a case, based upon the information that you have supplied. We would be happy to provide you with a free consultation if you call my office at either of the numbers listed below. If my office accepts your case, there is no fee charged unless we are able to obtain a settlement for you.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 1:36 PM
Steven D. Dunnings
If you are going to need ongoing medical treatment, do not settle. They are on the hook for the rest of your life as long as you have medical issues from the accident. This e-mail is covered under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2510-2521, and is legally privileged. The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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Personal Injury Law Offices of Joseph I. Lipsky
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You certainly should not take any actions towards resolving your worker's compensation claim without first consulting with an experienced work compensation attorney, to make sure your rights are fully protected.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 1:13 PM
Personal Injury including Litigation Attorney serving Wilmington, DE
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Ramunno & Ramunno, P.A.
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You could several separate claims, medical expenses, lost wages, permanency, disfigurement. You need to discuss with a workman's compensation lawyer, in greater detail.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 12:54 PM
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You have not given me enough information. A fair settlement depends on what your average weekly wage was before the accident, what impairment rating the doctor assigned, and how the injury affects your ability to do your job. You may even need to hire a vocational expert to answer the latter question. If you do not have an attorney, you should get one.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Workers Compensation Attorney serving West Palm Beach, FL
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You should be looking to hire a workers comp attorney
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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You should be looking for a good Worker compensation lawyer. Future medical care and disability ratings are involved here and you are not in any position to talk settlement until these are considered.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 12:14 PM
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Your question presents loads of issues. First, you should be represented by a workers compensation attorney. Second, you should determine if someone other than your employer or a co-employee caused your injuries. If so, you may have a separate claim that is worth a lot more than workers comp. After that rely on your comp attorney.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 11:25 AM
You really need to speak with a workers compensations lawyer. The value of your case depends on more factors than I can list here. Among them are your age, your education, then precise nature of the surgery you have, your doctors' opinions about the cause of the conditions which required the surgery, your range of motion, and numerous other factors. Moreover, it may not even be worth your while to settle yet. I would be happy to speak with you.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Bad Faith Attorney serving Orlando, FL
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Riley Allen Law
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You should be looking for a lawyer; it would be stupid to resolve a claim like this without a lawyer.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Omaha, NE
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You need to contact a workman's comp. lawyer near you as soon as possible to discuss your options.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 10:31 AM