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I was involved in a collision caused by a construction company’s trainer and supervisor , who fled the scene without exchanging proper contact information.
I sustained severe injuries, including lumbar stenosis and cauda equina syndrome, resulting in chronic pain, mobility issues, and... View More 
answered on May 31, 2024
Car wreck damages are complicated, and this sounds like a serious wreck. Frankly, you should not be trying to handle it on your own. When I used to work for insurance companies, I saw them bamboozle people like you all the time (i.e. people without a good lawyer). Get an attorney. Get one... View More
There lawyer (insurance) is haveing me look for 10 jobs a week. I am still seeing doctors pending a case
answered on May 8, 2024
In a Georgia workers' compensation case, if an injured employee is out of work on either "no work" status or "light duty" work status, getting weekly wage replacement benefits, they typically don't have any obligation to look for a job. Insurers lie to hurt workers... View More
I was hit hit on by the UI driver.I'm having trouble finding you attorney that will ask for anything.But their insurance coverage is what should I do
answered on Mar 28, 2024
Michael is correct. If your attorney has already sent a demand to the insurance company for the drunk driver, and they paid, then you can seek money from your own UM/UIM (underinsured motorist) coverage. This is insurance that you can buy (before an accident) to provide you with extra money if the... View More
What to do about going back to work with this Lumbar pain L5-L4-L3 ,no payment in 5-6 months
answered on Jan 23, 2024
I think you answered your own question. If you have a serious injury at work, lawyer up. Immediately. This does not mean that every injury requires a lawyer. But if you legitimately need back surgery, then you needed a lawyer yesterday.
Before I started representing hurt workers, I used to... View More
Multiple drugs were photographed in plain site.
answered on Jan 23, 2024
Any time a child dies, it's tragic. Certainly, there may be a civil case (personal injury case) of some sort here, but it's hard to tell based on these facts alone. For the parent(s) or guardian of the child, a civil suit is something you could discuss with an experienced attorney. I... View More
Employer says pay out pocket will reimburse but has stated several times he has workers comp and liability insurance on his company
answered on Jan 17, 2024
The fact that you or your employer were not paying taxes does not (on its own) prevent you from getting work comp insurance benefits. If you are seriously hurt, hire a lawyer immediately and file for work comp.
answered on Dec 10, 2023
You have a workers' compensation claim. You have rights when it comes to choosing a doctor, especially if your employer did not follow the rules by showing you a "posted panel" - a list of approved doctors. Sounds like you need an attorney.
I was working as an auto mechanic for the city. Mechanic A, approached me stating.that another mechanic, Mechanic B, needed me to come to the training field so he can show me how to operate a backhoe. I get in the John Deere gator with Mechanic A, he’s the driver--we head to the training... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2023
Based on the facts provided, your workers' compensation lawyer is (probably) correct, but we don't have all the facts, so it's hard to tell. If the driver of your vehicle worked for the same company (or governmental agency) as you, then the exclusive remedy rule would likely bar... View More
Proposed language in employee handbook: You must receive prior authorization before seeking outside medical treatment unless the condition is
immediately dangerous to life and health. Failure to do so will result in a written warning.
answered on Aug 19, 2023
This is a complicated question, and it depends upon whether the medical care is a true emergency, whether drug testing is involved, and several other things. If you are an injured worker, and you got hurt at work badly enough to need emergency care, then you have a right to that care, regardless of... View More
I asked my worker’s compensation case manager when will I be compensated. She said your employer advised her that they had work within your restrictions available for you, but you did not return.
Which is not the case and I have proof of my time card and text from my employer.
I... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2023
From your question, it sounds like you were getting a workers' compensation wage-replacement check for period of time. This is because you were out of work due to an on-the-job injury. These weekly checks are called TTD benefits, because you are "temporarily totally disabled". It... View More
My daddy was preparing to have surgy when my stepmother quit giving him his medication without asking the doctor weeks before his surgery then daddy died from a blood clot during surgery. My stepmother gained a lot from his death plus 675,000 in life insurance.
answered on Aug 5, 2023
First off, I'm sure that I speak for everyone when I say that I'm sorry for your loss. The death of a parent is a difficult thing, even without the possibility that another loved one may have caused it. That said, you have asked a complex question that is masquerading as a simple one. The... View More
I’ve been working with this firm for maybe 4-5 months. While working on my parked food truck, I was hit by a commercial vehicle which has caused 6 slipped discs and 2 herniated discs. I’ve gone through treatment, gotten injections and will have to get treatment every 6 months. I was completely... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
The time that it takes to prepare a good demand depends on how complicated the case is. If you were in a commercial vehicle, have major injuries, and got hit by another commercial vehicle, your situation is complicated, and the demand will likely take longer to prepare. The demand can't really... View More
I work for a temp agency at a carpet mill can the temp agency or the carpet mill lay me off if I felt like workers complain
answered on May 10, 2023
Yes, but frankly it's a bad and risky decision by HR to fire someone who gets hurt at work, unless they have a good reason beyond the injury itself. If the Employer terminated you due to your work injuries, then their insurance company would owe you "TTD" benefits - which is... View More
How is that possible? I don't remember even getting out of the car and by the time I came to my senses a passerby had already reported the accident. I had a head injury, it's not like I deliberately tried to hide the fact their was a wreck.
answered on May 1, 2023
That's awful! My bigger concern would be whether your airbag went off. If not, you may have a claim against the airbag/auto company. If you had a bad wreck, and your airbag failed to deploy, causing you injury, you should call a lawyer to discuss that further.
the people who were with him are acting suspicious and have gave away property not theirs' and moneys were moved overseas to her son.
answered on Apr 20, 2023
Certainly some of what you are describing could be suspicious, or it could be coincidence. On these limited facts, it's difficult to know for sure. If you have strong reason to believe that someone was negligently killed (not intentionally), consider consulting both a personal injury attorney... View More
is the person who caused the accident at fault? Progressive insurance did not accept liability for the cause of the accident.
answered on Jan 7, 2023
Based just on your facts, and without knowing more, I'd guess the at fault party's insurance is responsible for your repairs. Getting that insurance company to pay is the tricky part. Alternatively, if Progressive denied responsibility, your own insurance may cover it, subject to your... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2023
Most of the time, when one driver is hit by another, the police officer responding to the accident will conclude that the driver who was in back was "following too closely". Therefore, the driver who "rear-ended" the other driver is "at fault". However, this is not... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2022
Michael is right. Alternatively, if what you actually "won" is a judgment, rather than a settlement, you will need to look into hiring a collections attorney. Good luck!
My lawyer and they went to my first hearing and she had not sent over my hospital bills and doctor bills that my personal insurance had paid for to workman's comp so I need to see about what I can do about terminating or getting another lawyer that might be interested in my case thank you
answered on Oct 31, 2022
I'm sorry to hear that you are hurt and that your attorney is not doing a good job for you. Please give us a call at 404-800-5297, and we can discuss whether we want to work together. We look forward to hearing from you.
The car came flying up the rd and hit me my truck haven't even moved I was basically stopped would I be considered at fault
answered on May 19, 2022
Usually when you get hit from behind by a negligent driver ("rear-ended") the police officer will give the other driver a citation (traffic ticket) for violation of OCGA 40-6-49 (which is the "following too closely" law). It's unusual, but not impossible, for you to be... View More
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