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License suspended because he stopped payments for his car insurance. I was just helping him out since his car was being repossessed (Bankruptcy)
answered on Apr 22, 2019
Your auto insurance "follows the car" so as long as he was using your car with your permission, your insurance will pay for any claims that might be made against your policy by anyone alleging damages. The fact that he did not have a driver's license is a separate issue that he will... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2019
I do not think you finished your post! However, if you are aware of a negligent condition you will have a problem trying to sue if that is where you are going with this.....can't tell. I wish you well.
I took my neighbors dog from her 9 months ago because the dog was emaciated and had heat spots, the dog was kept in a burn barrel. Need to know if I can still call police and report her. Have pictures and all
answered on Mar 13, 2019
Absolutely call the police and the humane society. There is no statute of limitations on doing either.
My husband tore his right maniscus on the job 12/5/18. WCI has been very slow processing his claims. It took 3+ weeks to get an MRI to find the tear. We went to the doctor that WCI said we had to go. The dr stated that he needed surgery to repair the damage. Yesterday, 1/16/19, WCI stated that... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2019
Short answer, you need an attorney and I think you probably know that. Your attorney needs to let the adjuster know what the authorized treating physician ordered: surgery. If they want a second opinion, fine, but sending him to PT has not been ordered and could make him worse. If an attorney... View More
Yesterday 3 hours before my shift ended I was called into office and was told that due to a b s excuse they like to use I have to be terminated Now I don't know if I can get help with my situation and they are liable. I had been with them full time for over 2 years I have No insurance Please help
answered on Jan 15, 2019
The fact that your employment has ended does not change or have any impact on whether you have a workers compensation claim. You have to report it within 90 days, and you need to get the injury documented by a physician. Walmart needs to send you to a physician and if they will not, then you need... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2018
It is if you have a claim worthy of protecting! In other words, if your accident involves a relatively small injury; e.g., a paper cut, then you do not need an attorney. If you are going to need medical treatment, be out of work or have other issues that would tend to evidence a more involved... View More
Have not been to ER but still in pain today. Do I have a workers comp case?
answered on Jul 25, 2018
Yes. However, you need to report this accident and ask them to send you to a doctor. I would contact an attorney and speak to them (there is no charge) about this matter. Raeford is known for being very difficult to deal with and you will need representation to secure the benefits that you will... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
You can find a different job. We are an employment-at-will State, which means you can quit and leave a job anytime you like, as long as you do not have an employment contract.
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... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
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.
answered on Jun 14, 2018
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... View More
We also ask to pay towing fee of $240 and they vehicle was only left less than 1hour can they do this
answered on Jun 11, 2018
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... View More
answered on May 23, 2018
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... View More
answered on May 3, 2018
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... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2018
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... View 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... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2018
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... View 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?
answered on Mar 23, 2018
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
answered on Mar 7, 2018
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... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2018
If you only have one employee, in South Carolina you do not need to have workers' compensation insurance.
answered on Feb 11, 2018
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... View More
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