how long does a typical worker's comp case last?
463699
The workman's comp. laws are touted by unions ect. as being a benefit for the worker but really it safe guards the employer from law suits. Most of the time the judges push these cases along so the victim is compensated soon. Make sure your mother is completely well and knows for sure what the long term effects of injury will be. Good luck to her.
1098810
My father is actually a vocational consultant and he handles a lot of cases of people who have been injured on the job and generally these cases take several years.  Have you seen a vocational expert or gotten the advice to see one by any attorney representing you?  These experts take the medical information, your job history, injuries, training, age and compile a report on your job outlook for the future.  If you haven't seen a vocational expert you certainly should because that's one way to take solid information to your former employer in hopes of getting a settlement or some kind of back pay due to your injuries.  So my best advice is to see a vocational expert and have them perform an evaluation and prepare a report.
467175
2 years from date of "injury" or "loss".
968849
GENERALLY 60 days.Yes,her wages can be garnished
356982
not typically. If you were hurt on the job and reported the injury, then you will still be covered under workmans comp pending the comp injury is proven to be valid. Example: you slip and hurt your ankle at work. You report it to your manager, and go to the doctor. The doctor wants you in physical therapy for three weeks.  three days later you are fired for theft....you would still be covered under workmans comp for the duration of the injury. It is rare for someone to be terminated under workmans comp unless theft or some type of serious violation was at hand.
340194
My understanding and work experience has been "it depends on the circumstances".  If both parties are in agreement, it can go very smoothly and I've seen a response back in 1-2 days.  Other times, when the case is rough, it has been know to take longer -  up to a week.
190057
It depends - some cases settle almost as soon as the file opens, others can be dragged out for years and have to go through the courts, depends whether the defendants admit liability or not in the first place.
68611
Worker's Comp covers only injuries from on-the-job work or (in some cases) on-the-job situations that has exasperated a current injury.\n\nDo not file a claim on something you think MAY happen.  All claims are marked and if something does actually happen on the job, a good WC coordinator will look up any past claims you've made.  You do not want to be flagged as a WC "player".\n\nIf you think the injury is caused at work, file first, see the Doc after, UNLESS it is a very dangerous injury.\n\n(As a side note, your injury does NOT have to be so severe it stops you from work.  WC also covers Dr. visits, even if they do not lead to light duty or termination of work)
970631
The standard is 2 years.  It might also depend on the branch of service.
916727
Depends on the State. Could be 5 years.
1115874
That varies with the insurer.  Different companies have different policies.  Most of the better ones try to do so within 48 hours.
1128748
A "Work Related" injury is an injury or illness that is caused-by or aggravated by your work.  Repetitive motion may be considered as a work-related injury BUT there are conditions, i.e. If you file a claim for a hand injury, but your job does not require much use of the hands - it would likely not be considered compensable.  There are also legal conditions that must be met, i.e. whether you filed your workers comp claim within the legal deadline.  \n\nOther legal issues may include whether your injury or illness is being caused by the job itself, or whether it is being caused by the WAY your workstation is set up.  \n\nOther legal conditions also include whether there are OTHER prior injuries or illnesses that may be affecting your current medical condition. \n\nThe answer to your question would be "yes" IF\n1 - You had filed your claim within the legal deadlines. \n2 - You do NOT have pre-existing injuries or illnesses that could be causng your symptoms. \n3 - Your job itself is causing the problem, and NOT only the way your workstation is set up. \n4 - There are NO other OUTSIDE factors causing your condition.  Example - if you do a lot of typing at home, your claim would likely be challenged. \n5 - Some states have specific "waiting periods", example, you must have worked in that same job for 90 days, 120 days, etc., in order for your claim to be valid.\nYou can visit a workers comp forum @Prairielaw.com, \nor\nvisit http://www.GettingWorkersComp.com \nHope this helps
981200
IT DEPENDS ON THE CAPACITY OF THE PERSON AND TYPE OF CASE.
789008
It is how long a person can be held accountable for their actions.\n\nIn civil tort, it is usually 1 year.\nFor criminal offenses it can range from 1 year to no statute which is only for murder.
873771
most one year\ncontrolled substance 6 months
890007
Personal injury against an INSURANCE COMPANY?  Very odd.  Did they have you arrested falsely?  Or did they discriminate against you unjustly??  Personal injury suits can take 3-6 years to come to a conclusion.  Usually dismissals happen pretty quickly, though.
465301
I think it depends on how much your workload is. But most programs are about 2 years in length.