Yes. The workers' comp insurance company has a lien by law on your settlement money from your civil law suit arising from the same accident. It doesn't matter that you were not at fault. Actually, if you were at fault, there probably would not be a civil law suit settlement; you are... View More

Talk to your lawyer about whether a second rating opinion would be worthwhile. There are several considerations. The insurance company will not pay for another rating. Your lawyer would have to send you for another rating which can be very expensive and, ultimately, the cost would be yours.... View More

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

If you were working another job at the same time you were hurt on one job and miss time from both jobs due to your injury, you are entitled to be compensated based on your pay at both jobs. Your right to compensation starts when the authorized doctor writes you out of work or puts you at light duty... View More

It is very unlikely your checks have been stopped. After 150 days from a reported injury, the insurance company is not permitted to stop your check unless you agree on a written form (Form 17) or they get permission from the Workers' Compensation Commission at a hearing which they have to... View More

By closed, do you mean he has settled his claim? Does he have a lawyer? If he has settled his claim, his options may depend on how the claim was settled. Depending on the circumstances, there may not be much else he can do except apply for social security disability. If he has not settled his... View More

If you had a work injury in South Carolina and benefits or medical treatment has stopped, you need to speak with an experienced South Carolina workers compensation lawyer as soon as possible. If you already have a lawyer, discuss the situation with your lawyer. If you do not yet have a lawyer, a... View More

It sounds like you have a North Carolina case. Moving to South Carolina does not change that you were hurt in North Carolina. Unless your company is located in South Carolina or you were hired in South Carolina, you do not have the option of a South Carolina claim. And, it sounds like you have... View More

You need a good workers comp attorney. Contact Carl Jacobson in Charleston. Tell him I gave you his name. He'll address other claims besides comp you may have, etc. He gives free consultations. If you need his phone give me a ring.

All the best.

Are you a homeowner or property owner building a shed on your property, or are you in the business of building sheds? If building sheds something you do as part of your business, then you might be considered a general contractor. If you are a property owner hiring a company to build a shed for you... View More

This is posted as a South Carolina workers' compensation question, however, it indicates the question came from Coral Gables, Florida. If you were hurt in South Carolina, yes, you may have a South Carolina workers' compensation claim. If you were hurt in Florida, you need to ask your... View More

Generally, an employer in South Carolina with 4 or more employees is required to have workers' compensation coverage. An employer who is required to have coverage can not make an employee waive his/her right to worker's compensation coverage. Giving you a piece of paper that says they... View More

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.

The answer to this question is very fact specific. You've given a good bit of information but there are more details necessary to provide an answer. If you have a lawyer, you should discuss this with your lawyer. If you are not represented, you should consult with an experienced South... View 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.

I'm guessing you had a NJ workers' comp claim, since you had a NJ lawyer. If you had a NJ workers' comp claim, the answer to your question depends on NJ workers' comp law. As a SC lawyer, I can't advise you on NJ law and I have no idea if your lawyer is correct that you... View 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... View 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... View 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... View More

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.