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One of the benefits you are entitled to in California workers' comp is medical...
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I'm not sure what advice you want from an attorney. You didn't ask a question....
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Your citizen status has no bearing on your entitlement to California workers'...
Michael Douglas Goforth
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File your workers comp claim immediately. Your employer must provide a DWC-1...
Michael J. Helfand
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I wouldn't suggest signing anything without first talking to an attorney. It...
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Whether to sign a Compromise and Release (C&R) depends on a lot of factors....
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Once you file a workers' comp claim with your employer, they are supposed to...
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Kenneth Lewis Swenson
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You do not have control over the insurance adjustor, and have no means of...
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First, you have no power to change the adjuster. That is a decision made...
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You haven't given us enough information to answer your question. Has your...
Michael Douglas Goforth
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For two injuries to the knee, the amount is clearly too low. Over the course of...
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As a waitress, you are in the unique position of having both wages and tips. Do...
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Brett A. Borah's answer
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Complicated medical siutations can and sometimes will take a long time to get...
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Brett A. Borah's answer
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Workers' Compensation insurance is insurance that is provided by your employer...
Michael Douglas Goforth
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The workers' comp system is quite limited. You should go to the State of Ca DIR...
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John M. Kaman
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There is no average outcome. In my experience doctors do not easily back down...
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You indicate that the doctor is an A.M.E. (Agreed Medical Examiner). The Labor...
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There are statutes of limitation in workers' comp but they are flexible. Who...
Michael Douglas Goforth
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If your claim has not been denied and you have not settled out your medical,...
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This could be a problem. It could be construed as double dipping. While I...
Michael Douglas Goforth
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Temporary disability and state disability are payed for the same physical or...
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You have the right to fire your attorney at any time. You hve the right to...
Michael Douglas Goforth
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You can get a new attorney at any time at no additional fee. You should start...
Kenneth Lewis Swenson
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Due to the serious nature of your injury, you should consult with a local...
Michael J. Helfand
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Even if your claim is going smoothly now, you may face a problem down the road....
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Check the terms of your Compromise and Release (C&R). What body parts were...
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Only if your Physician says it is related to the origianl injury, like for...
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In workers' comp, you get paid two different ways. While you're off work on...
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Your file at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board is a public document....
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Do you pay into L&I insurance as a Independent cab driver? if you say yes to...
Michael Douglas Goforth
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If you work for your self, no you are not. If you work for an employer, then yes.
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You need to see an attorney on this. Call me for a referral in the San Diego area.

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