Workers Compensation Legal Options

Summary

The user experienced a work injury in Georgia in 2004, and the company lacked workers compensation insurance. The statute of limitations for personal injury and breach of contract claims in Georgia is generally two to six years, making it challenging to pursue a claim now. However, if there is evidence of ongoing fraud or concealment, it might extend the limitation period. The user is currently suffering from anxiety and an inability to work, which could qualify them for workers compensation or disability benefits if related to their job. Legal advice is recommended to explore any potential exceptions or new developments related to the injury.

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The company didn't have workmans comp and we were working under breach of contract
It seems like you might have a few issues here, including the lack of workers' compensation and a possible breach of contract. Can you provide more details about the breach of contract? This will help in understanding the situation better and offering relevant guidance.
We were using the company to sell products to the customers of the company. My boss was in control of the situation
It sounds like a complex situation involving both a work injury and a potential breach of contract. Here are a few points to consider:
- Workers' Compensation: In Georgia, most employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If your employer did not have this, you may have additional legal options.
- Breach of Contract: If there was a breach of contract, you might be entitled to damages.
Would you like to connect with local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? They can provide more personalized advice based on the specifics of your situation.
This was *. Statue of limitations
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In West Virginia, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the injury. Since your injury occurred in *, it is likely that the statute of limitations has expired for both personal injury and breach of contract claims. However, you might want to consult a local attorney to confirm this and see if there are any exceptions that might apply to your case.
Would you like any information on local attorneys or services that could help you?
There was no workmans compensation claim
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Given the information you provided, it seems the statute of limitations for any legal actions related to your * injury has likely expired, and there was no workers' compensation claim filed.
If you have any other legal questions or need guidance on a different matter, feel free to ask!
What could I sue the company for that Statue of limitations won't be a issue
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It seems challenging to find a legal claim from * that wouldn’t be affected by the statute of limitations in West Virginia. Generally, most claims have a statute of limitations that has likely expired. However, you might want to explore if there was any ongoing fraud or concealment by the company, which could potentially extend the limitation period.
Is there any recent development or ongoing issue related to the company or your injury?
In Georgia
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It seems you might be dealing with an issue that occurred in Georgia. Here are a few things to consider:
- Statute of Limitations: In Georgia, most claims for personal injury and breach of contract have a statute of limitations of two to six years. Given the time since the incident, it may be difficult to bring a claim unless there is an exception like ongoing fraud or concealment.
- Fraud or Concealment: If you can prove that the company engaged in fraudulent activity that you only recently discovered, you might have grounds to file a claim.
Do you have any evidence of ongoing fraud or concealment by the company?
My injury is keeping from working. And I am suffering from anxiety I have become afraid of my job
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It sounds like your current injury and anxiety might be a more recent development. Here are a few considerations:
- Workers' Compensation: If your current injury is related to your job, you might be eligible for workers' compensation.
- Disability Benefits: If your injury prevents you from working, you might qualify for disability benefits.
Is your current injury related to your job in West Virginia?
Georgia
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Given the complexity and time elapsed, pursuing a legal claim might be challenging due to the statute of limitations. However, there might still be avenues to explore, especially if there are new developments or ongoing issues related to your injury and anxiety.
Would you like to provide more details about your ongoing health issues and how they are affecting your ability to work? This information might help in identifying potential legal options.