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What does it mean to controvert a workmen's compensation claim?
it means that the employer is disputing how the accident or injury occured and benefits may not be paid out during this time
Can you claim personal miles on tax return - if you get a company paid car allowance?
No -- your personal mileage is NEVER deductible. In fact, in your situation, the personal mileage use of the employer provided auto is taxable benefit. (Note: Commuting to and from work is considered personal use).
Do you have to pay taxes on a personal injury settlement from a auto accident?
Generally speaking you do not have to pay taxes on personal injury settlements. However, in certain situations where (1) all or part of the proceeds of the settlement is treated as disability income, and (2) the premium of the policy (under which the proceeds were paid) was paid by an employer; then that part of the proceeds will be treated as a taxable ordinary income.
How is sale settlement structured?
A structured settlement refers to when a personal injury claim is paid at periodic intervals. However this can be sold so that a company buys the payments in return for a lump sum.
Which claim resulting from insured's intoxication?
will clamis be paid for injury or sickness resulting from an insured's intoxication
How does an employee who is 'paid under the table' get medical bills paid and file a workman's comp claim for an injury?
If you're getting paid under the table, which is ducking the government and not paying taxes like the rest of us do, then you are not eligible for workman's comp or medical insurance. You employer, who does not techinically employ you in the eyes of the law, has no obligation to cover your expenses.
Taxes do you have to pay on a slip and fall settlement?
Settlements that are paid for a physical injury are not taxed. The settlement that you receive for a personal injury claim such as slip and fall cover lost wages, medical appointments, and pain and suffering. These settlements are made so that a person can feel "whole" again.
Can a employer use your vacation pay when you have personal business?
The employer can never use your pay. YOU can be compelled to use your paid time ( a gift from the employer) for days you do not work. The employer can make any rule it wishes about that.
What is it when a portion of a person's personal income is paid to the government?
If your employer pays part of your personal income directly to the government, that is called withholding taxes.
What is the standard policy for minors who are passengers in auto accidents and who gets the claim?
Anyone who suffers injury or property damage in a collision is allowed to file a claim to insurance companies. Damages are to be paid by the insurance company of the person deemed to be at fault. In the case of injury to minors, damages are to be paid to the parents or guardians.
Will personal injury attorneys get paid if they do not win the case?
Yes, they are still paid whether they win the case or not. You have to pay for their efforts defending their clients.
Should my employer pay double time for Sundays?
Your employer is entitled to pay you as per the agreement. If your initial agreement states that you will be paid equally everyday, you can not claim more for Sunday work.
