I tore my meniscus last year and had surgery. I received workers compensation during my time out of work while I healed/rehab. I returned to work and was working full time for 9-10 months. I had complications and needed a second surgery this year to clean up some more torn meniscus. I am out again... Read more »
The adjuster is correct if this is still part of the original injury. There was not a second incident/accident that aggravated the knee???? If not, you are stuck with the same compensation rate.
This is the way it generally works: You make a claim, without filing a lawsuit, with the automobile insurance company that insures the vehicle that the at-fault driver was driving. In other words, the insurance follows the vehicle. If they do not offer you what you want, then you file a lawsuit... Read more »
We also ask to pay towing fee of $240 and they vehicle was only left less than 1hour can they do this
Unfortunately, without some kind of extenuating circumstances, they can do this as it impedes the flow of traffic. Check on your policy to see if you have towing coverage.
He was sent a letter from his lawyer stating he would receive a settlement check in 3-4 weeks. It is going on 9 weeks and now emails and calls to the lawyer are unanswered. What do we do now? He thought he did the right thing hiring a lawyer but now he feels as if he is being avoided. Where do we... Read more »
It can take anywhere from a few days to a month. I am not sure what is taking 2 months....it certainly could happen. Obviously, you need to talk to your attorney. I am sure if you call your attorneys' office and let them know that you are "confused" about where your money is, you... Read more »
You really need to get an attorney. I would recommend that you do not give a statement until you speak to an attorney. It will not cost you a dime to talk with one of us so that we can protect and represent your daughter.
An incident report but I wasn’t told to go to a specific emergency room and I also talked to my boss upon entering the er and afterwards I was out of work for about a week but upon returning I found out the er I went to wasn’t part of their workers comp and they used my accumulated sick time to... Read more »
Generally, when you injure yourself while working, you are entitled to 66% of your average weekly wages if you miss more than 7 days. The insurance company is also responsible for directing and payment of your causally-related medical treatment. If you had to go to the ER immediately after given... Read more »
He had a review in front of a commissioner in September 2017 which suggest to him to have another evaluation by an orthopedic doctor which was in the room maybe 5 or 10 minutes and said he was fine. the set up another review with another commissioner over the phone. He felt like he had go agree... Read more »
You really do need to get an attorney. Whatever money you have been offered by insurance company will be yours without an attorney fee. The attorney is entitled to 1/3 of anything over and above what you have already been offered. So, that having been said, why don't you just call one of us... Read more »
On another job site that my employer has a contract with to do a collection and was injured. By law my job is not required to carry worker's comp because there are less then 4 employees. Can this be a personal injury since i wasn't at my job site?
Short answer: If you were hurt while working for your employer and you were helping him do his work at simply another location per direction , you are covered by the Workers Comp Act. You will most probably need a lawyer because they will probably deny given the facts.
Sce&g electric stopped construction so 5600 people were let go I've been off for 7 months and can get a job with the restrictions they have me on and no money coming in
I cannot tell exactly what is going on via your post. Generally, if you are on light duty restrictions per an authorized, treating physician, you are entitled to weekly benefits. It does not matter if the plant closed down as the insurance company is on the hook for your entire claim. I would... Read more »
No, they cannot.
If you only have one employee, in South Carolina you do not need to have workers' compensation insurance.
None of it has to be a structured settlement unless you agree to structure the settlement. Given the amount of the settlement, this will have to be Court approved as it involves a minor child. Also, a conservator will need to be appointed to manage the funds given the amount. There is also a... Read more »
I was considering compensation lawyer until I was told that I would not get a big settlement for a meniscus knee injury is that true or false by the time the lawyer gets paid and I get my settlement money it will be a waste of time to have gotten a lawyer and it was better off going through a... Read more »
False. Call one of us and without charging, we can explain exactly how we can maximize your recovery. Further, your injury is worthy of compensation; your claim matters.
If patient attacked me and injured my back in 2007. I filed workers comp for it then In 2017 I had a major fall at work which torn my meniscus reinjured my lower back and sprung my ankle. Could my back still be included in my workers comp settlement? I done had knee surgery just want to know how... Read more »
Yes, you can aggravate a preexisting injury so it is compensable. This sounds like a major accident with serious injuries. Please call an attorney who represents people like you who have been injured on the job. It is free and you are going to need legal representation. If you speak to one of... Read more »
Unfortunately he works in south carolina alone and is wanting to get the surgery here, or have someone help do daily task at his home in south Carolina. He prefers treatment down here in texas as he can be with family and not alone during his time of need. Is there anything we can do?
You do have options. He can get his treatment in Texas, it just has to be addressed with the adjuster or opposing counsel. Really should speak to one of us on Justia so we can explain your options.
Gave her a ticket for 234.00,nothing is hinging its just cracked out. Why he stopped her she didn't need the light cause it was daytime and it does work at night when needed.
Wow. It is faulty equipment; however, that's really odd that one would get pulled over for that alone. I have little doubt that if you go to the hearing, it will get significantly decreased or dropped based upon the fact it was day light.
In addition, though I was not at fault and did not receive a citation, my driving record is showing me at fault causing my insurance rate to increase. How do I fix this?
In TN, you have three years within which to file and serve a lawsuit (there are some exceptions such as if the at-fault party works for a municipality...). There are a few issues i can already see such as have you gone to the doctor yet? If not, that could be an issue. You really should simply... Read more »
Place is covered with black widows and employer told me to go to ER.
In South Carolina, the employer is responsible for payment of related medical bills pursuant to the workers compensation act. There are many issues that can easily be addressed in a quick consult. We can certainly assist.
When participating in work related activities, injuries very well may be compensable. There are many considerations and you should certainly contact a workers' compensation attorney. We do not charge for consultations and chances are you have a claim.
need for a job even though i have been working since then. this is in pa. had carpel tunnel done in ny.
In all honesty, you may not be able to secure these records because they are so old. Have you called the physician's office? Regardless of whether the physician is still practicing there, they may have converted the records and have them stored electronically. However, they are so old they... Read more »
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