Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Injury
- What is a personal injury?
- What if an insurance adjustor offers me a settlement?
- When is a personal injury attorney needed?
- How much will Thomas & Pearl charge?
- Will I meet with a lawyer at Thomas & Pearl?
- How much is my case worth?
- What damages can I recover on my personal injury case?
- What if I am unable to come to your office?
- Should I get a second opinion if an attorney thinks I do not have a case?
Workers' Compensation
- Do I have to report the injury to my employer?
- Do I get to choose my doctor?
- Do I have to pay any of my medical bills?
- How much will I be paid?
- When can I expect to begin receiving checks?
- Am I able to receive workers’ compensation and social security benefits at the same time?
- What if I have notified my employer of my injury but am having problems receiving benefits?
Overtime
- When is overtime pay due?
- I am classified as an independent contractor. Am I entitled to overtime pay?
- Are salaried employees exempt from overtime pay?
- How do I prove that my employer knew or had reason to believe that “off the clock work” was being performed?
- How can I enforce my rights pursuant to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
- Can I be fired if I sue my employer for unpaid wages?
- I received a severance agreement and/or signed a waiver stating I would not sue the company. What rights do I have?
- What are liquidated damages?
- What does Thomas & Pearl charge to represent me?
- How long does an FLSA case take?
- What are some common reasons employees are not paid overtime?
