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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
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.
You found out during a routine colonoscopy. After which you question your doctor about CKD3. Asked if you should see a nephrologist, and they said no; because you don’t have it.
Then you got your Gastrologist to refer you to a nephrologist...and they confirmed In fact that you do have... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2018
A lot depends on if it would have made a difference. Contact attorney Carl Jacobson in Charleson. He gives free consults. Tell him I suggested you call.
I've had severe complications with 3/back surgeries. (2014-2017) My Neurosurgeon terminated our relationship, and now won't issue a referral for my continued care. I was told to contact my PCP,and they weren't the physician that referred me to my Neurosurgeon to begin with
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Contact whateverPCP you have now. A suggestion--don't be hypercritical of the neurosurgeon. You don't want a reputation as a "difficult patient."
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
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.
answered on Jan 28, 2018
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?
answered on Jan 24, 2018
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... View More
(who was deemed negligent) is arguing they shouldn't have to pay the full extent of my damages. Is this true?
answered on Jan 17, 2018
Wrong. They have to pay your comp carrier back. But hopefully you have an attorney. If not, contact Carl Jacobson in Charleston. Tell him I suggested you call.This isnt d.i.y. time.
The case was prosecuted in 2013 and was allegedly headed to mediation a few months ago. Case was strong. Depositions have been conducted this year, the claim has passed initial reviews and survived - we were looking at trial soon. Now the dismissal was voluntarily filed with the clerk without... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
Call the attorney's secretary,explain that you want a meeting, and if you don't receive that you will have no option other than to file a complaint with the bar.
My dad went to the hospital for his edema because it caused him to miss work. While at the hospital, they only focused on his high blood pressure and high heart rate, and once it was under control they sent him home with a mild diuretic that didn't help(he still had a lot of fluid on his... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2017
Contact a member of the SC Trial Lawyers Assn like Chuck Jacobson in Charleston,as they give free consultations.
Have documented responses from ZILLOW- they acknowledge deficiencies in their "systems" but refuse to take corrective action. WILDLY varying "Zestimates" in similar, side by side properties - and NO coherent response?? ZILLOW penalizes diligent homeowners who properly... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
I don't see it--it's an estimate. They can use whatever metrics they want. If you feel your property is worth more then the agent selling it for you can promote it appropriately. They aren't required to change just because you took advantage of the tax system to challenge the... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2017
You really should contact a member of the SC Assn for Justice rather than totally do it yourself. The value of your case depends on what happened, how it happened, what the reports say, what your medical records say. You have been talking to the insurance company which may have given them a lot of... View More
She was transferred directly from that hospital, by ambulance, to Duke Medical Center where they discovered the infection almost immediately. It had already become Sepsis and she died from that infection 6 days later. I can produce the medical records from both hospitals and a letter from Duke... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2017
Unlikely on the criminal. Contact attorney Carl Jacobson in Charleston. Tell him I suggested you call. He will give you a free consult, is extremely experienced. Infection cases aren't automatic liability.
If I had carpel tunnel surgeryin both hands and get her at work what I get any money besides Worker's Comp.
answered on Jun 22, 2017
I see you live in NC but you are asking about a SC claim. In SC, if your carpal tunnel injury is work related you are entitled to the following workers' compensation benefits: 1) medical treatment; 2) weekly benefits if you are written out of work by the authorized doctor; and 3) compensation... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
You should consult a member of the SC Assn for Justice who handles comp and injury cases. I suggest you contact Carl Jacobson in Charleston. He gives free consultations. Tell him I sent you. Generally your suit would include the amount of money comp may ask for.
I placed 2 packets of oatmeal in my purse to eat in my room. Was making a waffle and told I have to eat all food in the lobby. When I stated that I was allowed to eat it and my coffee in my room she threw away my waffle, and while I was at the front desk asking for a manager, the lady went in my... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Is there a place you can go that doesn't cost as much? If so move and cancel the reservation & tell your credit card. I would contact a local attorney, Carl Jacobson in Charleston. Use my name--he'll give you a free consultation.
Ones says surgery, the other says surgery could cause death or permanent paralysis. Am i entitled to a third opinion
answered on Feb 7, 2017
You don't have to have the surgery. Contact attorney Carl Jacobsen in Charleston. He gives free consults, is super experienced, he'll steer you right. Give him my regards.
advised him that he was in violation of state Workman's compensation laws, he said he would pay the remaining 20% of what MY insurance didn't pay. said he would have legal document drawn up to cover entire injury from initial time of injury up to surgery and rehab and any later medical... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
Contact Charleston's pre eminent workers compensation attorney, Carl Jacobson , 823-723-7891. Tell him I suggested you call.
answered on Jan 8, 2017
Incredibly difficult to prove and at the end of it all, unlikely to get you anywhere since there is something called sovreign immunity which says that decisions of who to investigate and when are left to police departments. Discrimination on an iundividual basis, not related to race, isn't... View More
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