Employment Question in California. Can I ask a job applicant about prior Workers' Compensation claims?

What you want to do violates Federal law, the ADA. And in any event, I doubt that there is much of a correlation between having a previous comp...

My consent order states, visitation says is "left up to the discretion of the minor children".

Sounds like a poorly written order to me. But, if it is truly a Consent Order, then the judge could possibly take the position that "you agreed...

Do I need a workers comp death attorney?

I am sorry for your loss. You need to find out whether the "death benefits" that might be payable under the state's workers' comp laws are...

What are my rights when it comes to W/C attorney and doctors they send me too?

Your attorney is certainly under no obligation to provide you with a ride to the doctor. In my State it would probably be considered an ethical...

How long does it takes to get a workmens comp injury settlement? It's been six months so far.

I have had cases go as long as 22 years before the case could be settled. The key is, do you want a favorable settlement? If so, you have to let...

Should I look into legal ramifications for a work-mans comp case that isn't being followed up on?

It is up to the injured worker to make things happen. You probably should engage a lawyer to help you solve these problems.

Can a judgment I signed, be void if I was not served and also violated my due process

It sounds like you waived your right to "appear and object." If so, you would not now have a due process objection. There is not much you can do...

What are the things to avoid doing to damage an ongoing workers compensation claim?

It would take a big thick book to fairly and thoroughly answer your question. Most injured workers with this concern will benefit from engaging a...

Here in NC we have a statute that prohibits the providers from billing the patient in a workers' comp case. I think most states have a similar...

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Is it worth getting a personal injury lawyer if our workers comp lawyer won't take take the case because he feels we won't win $

He needs the best workers' comp lawyer he can get. He cannot sue his employer for negligence as his exclusive remedy is workers' compensation. He...