About Canaan Suitt, J.D.
Canaan Suitt received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School. After serving as a senior editor for the law school’s comparative law blog, he was a staff member of the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review (ELPR). As a legal intern at the National Center for State Courts, he assisted in international rule of law projects and policy review; as a research assistant, he studied political dynamics in the U.S. federal judiciary. His articles on law and philosophy have been published in the ELPR as well as the academic journal Dewey Studies. He loves using his background in research and writing to make legal information accessible. Canaan currently writes for SuperLawyers.com. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, and being a cat dad.
Articles written by Canaan Suitt, J.D.
Can Remote Workers Make Workers' Comp Claims?
Remote workers can make workers' comp claims for work-related injuries in the course of employment or as part of their job duties. Workers' comp is a no-fault insurance claim without employer liability that provides financial compensation, including medical benefits, wage replacement, and disability benefits. Remote workplace accidents can include slips and falls in a home office. However, under the commuting rule, car accidents during a commute to work are not covered, subject to your …
How Much Will It Cost To Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
If you have been injured at work and need to file a workers' compensation claim, you may wonder if you should hire a workers' compensation lawyer. And when it comes to the cost of having a workers' comp lawyer, most work on a contingency fee basis, meaning the lawyer only gets paid if you win your workers' comp claim. The contingency fee is a percentage of the money you win in your case. Generally, there are no upfront costs to getting a workers' comp lawyer. Contact a local workers' comp …
Can You Win a Workers’ Comp Settlement Without a Lawyer?
You can win a workers' comp settlement without a lawyer if your claims adjuster offers a voluntary settlement agreement that covers your wage replacement, vocational rehabilitation, out-of-pocket costs, and disability rating. Submit medical evidence for trial to receive either a "compromise and release" financial settlement or a "stipulated award" agreement. Medical evidence includes medical records after reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI). If the insurance company denies your claim, …
Is It Possible To Receive Back Pay For Workers’ Comp Settlements?
You have a case to receive back pay from workers' comp settlements if the adjuster denied your disputed claim or miscalculated your average weekly wage benefits. Employees injured in workplace hazards during the course and scope of employment can rely on the states' no-fault systems to activate automatic employer liability. Settlement arrears include retroactive benefits for temporary total disability or temporary partial disability. When you reach maximum medical improvement, you can recover …
How Long Does a Workers’ Comp Claim Take to Be Paid on Average?
Getting injured on the job can bring significant life changes, from short-term impairments to permanent disabilities. “Besides having pain and needing medical treatment, [injuries] could also cause a loss of income in both the short and long-term,” says Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney Alfred J. Carlson. If you were injured while working for your employer, workers’ compensation benefits could cover expenses resulting from your injuries, including medical bills and lost …
Is It Illegal To Work While on Workers’ Compensation?
It is legal to work while on workers' compensation if you are reporting income from employment, but it may reduce your wage replacement benefits. Return-to-work programs help people return to light-duty employment status after they get medical clearance from their workplace injury. Working without earnings reporting after claiming total or partial disability benefits is subject to benefit suspension and legal penalties, with the possibility of an insurance fraud investigation by the insurance …
Is Workers’ Compensation Taken Out for Child Support?
Workers' comp benefits are subject to income withholding for child support arrears with a court order. Wage garnishment for unpaid support applies to wage replacement or insurance settlements in a lump sum payment. The custodial parent can seek a support lien from the state agency for financial recovery based on the non-custodial parent's legal obligation to make weekly payments for child support. There are garnishment limits under state and federal law, based on the worker's disposable income. …
Will You Lose Workers’ Compensation Benefits if You Fail a Drug Test?
Unfortunately, workplace accidents are common. Work-related injuries can significantly disrupt individuals’ lives, from health issues to financial burdens. For employees who suffer a work-related injury, workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help cover the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, and lost earning potential. Many employers require their employees to undergo drug trusting to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. Drug testing can impact an …
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death and Who Gets the Money?
Wrongful death occurs when someone dies due to another person’s negligence or intentional acts. Wrongful death can result from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, work-related injuries, occupational hazards, and many other causes. A wrongful death lawsuit allows survivors of the deceased person to get financial compensation for losses and financial hardships resulting from their loved one’s death. This article will overview who …
How To Win a Brain Injury Lawsuit
To win a brain injury lawsuit, you have to prove fault, link the harm to a cause, and show evidence of damage. Liability evidence can show fault, medical causation links the fault to the harm, and before-and-after evidence can prove damages for a life care plan. You can prove damages with family testimony, neuropsychologist and neurologist testimony, imaging studies, and DTI scans to show the baseline comparison. Evidence of future costs includes work records, school records, and economist …
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