When you are off work due to a work injury, you do not get paid lost wages unless there is a collective bargaining agreement or contract to says...

My temporary disability checks stopped since treating doctor said I could return to work. Can I hire attorney and file lawsuit?

Ms. McCall is absolutely right. Your only option is to file a worker's compensation case which is, by the way, filing a lawsuit against your...

Can my attorney represent me at a WCI hearing slated for 11/14/11 in California?

The short answer is Yes if you are talking about a hearing before a Trial. Most court pre trial conferences can be handled that way. While a...

Workers Compensation

Yes, your husband does need a skilled workers' compensation attorney. Alcoholism itself may not be compensable, however, stress claims certainly...

Generally, the answer is no. Tax returns are not discoverable except in the most limited circumstances. Financial discovery that is relevant to...

Do I need a worker's compensation attorney?

If you think 1% is OK and your only concern is future medical treatment, you have the option of settling your case by Stipulation with Request for...

Workers comp dr is conflicting with patient's dr, can the employee work?

From the tone of your questions it is not clear whether you have workers' compensation insurance handling the employee's claim. If you do have...

Can i terminate my attorney so close to a decision with WCB?

While some of what Ms. Hull said is true, workers compensation attorneys often have high volume practices, the good ones are very "hands on." If...

Should my old attorney insert a lien after a potential settlement?

You should have signed an attorney client fee agreement when you hired the lawyer. Look at its terms regarding discharge/termination of services...

Month and half after signing c&r form, what is the hold up?

First, a question. You say you settled by signing the C&R about six weeks ago. Did you receive a copy of the Order Approving Compromise and...

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