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Do I need a lawyer for my carpal tunnel claim?
You may not, it just depends on your work comp states law and your company's insurance. First of all it has to be determined to be work related from your job. Then you have to show/prove that you have an impairment (typically determined after carpal tunnel surgery by a specialist) If your are given an impairment rating, say of 5% to the right hand, then this is typically given a dollar amount based on your job/occupation etc..for your state. They will either offer you a lump sum settlement and closed medicals ie you can't come back for more money for treatment..or give you a smaller settlement with open medicals ie you can continue to get treatment as needed. Note that your lawyer will get 25-33% of your settlement off of the top, so if you can settle with your company etc..you might come out better,BUT if they are low balling you, then you may need to get an attorney..but he/she will need to get at least 25-33% more settlement just to break even..and obtaining an attorney can delay the whole case, sometimes by years because the company will play hard ball as well. Keep in mind many people have CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) and or the surgery w/o any impairment! (ie you are better and there is no residual weakness/symptoms etc..)
How does lawsuit settlement funding work?
Lawsuit settlement funding can include a cash advance for a settlement. There are several companies that offer lawsuit settlement options.
Can a past settlement offer be introduced at trial?
Typically it will not be allowed.
How long does it take to receive a settlement offer after returning to work?
Depends on the court, state & procedures for whatever settlement you are talking about.
How long does it take insurance companies to offer second settlement offers?
It's just up to the company. They may or may not make a second offer, depending on whether they are going to stand firm on the first offer as a fair and adequate settlement or not.
can the amount per pay check be reduced and can we offer a settlement amount once a garnishment has started ?
Contact your attorney or the court to offer a settlement. You will likely not get your garnishment reduced unless your income has decreased.
Can I get an out-of-court settlement on my credit card?
It is possible to get an out-of-court settlement for a credit card. Credit card companies and collection agencies offer a variety of payment and settlement options for the debtor.
Who knows about your out of court settlement?
if i turn down my first offer of an out of court settlement and request more money, if the department of health solicitors refuse to increase amount can i still fall back on their original offer
What are some services that debt settlement companies offer?
Debt settlement companies offer services to help people in debt easily pay off their debt. They work with you and those that you have debt with to come up with a solution.
How can one get a credit card settlement?
For one to get a credit card settlement, you would need to be far enough late in your payments for your credit card to consider settlement. If you are late, you would call and make an offer.
Which debt settlement companies offer the best deals to customers?
The two debt settlement companies that offer the best deals to consumers are Oak View Law Group and CareOne Debt Relief Services. Both of these companies offer free consultation, individual advisors, and a guarantee of ones privacy.
Are life settlement receipts taxable?
There is no clear cut answer for this question as the IRS to date has not provided definitve guidance. I also must make a disclaimer that I am not providing tax or legal advice, and it is always best to consult with your CPA. Generally speaking, the common accepted taxation belief for life settlements is as follows: The amount of the settlement offer that is equal to your annual premium payment - this amount of the offer would likely be treated as non-taxable. The amount of the settlement offer that is equal to the difference between the cash surrender value and the annual premium on the policy - this amount of the offer would likely be treated as ordinary income The amount of the settlement offer that equals the difference between the cash surrender value and the settlement offer - this amount of the offer would likely be treated as capital gains. Hope that gives you a good starting point.
