Questions answered by Shepard Alan Jacobson

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My permenant disability is rated at 48%, equivalent to $50,000 to be paid every 2 weeks.

Shepard's answer | Answered on February 18, 2011

Your permanent disability award, unfortunately, is not going to compensate you for your future wage loss. Have you already signed your settlement...

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My friend need advice because she was injured on a job but now they want to close the case without compensating her.

Shepard's answer | Answered on February 17, 2011

Your friend needs to seek the assistance of a qualified and experienced attorney who specializes in workers' compensation law. It sounds as if...

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In California: Do I have a Constructive Termination or Discrimination case?

Shepard's answer | Answered on February 17, 2011

If your employer refuses to honor your work restrictions, and your condition has worsened as a result of your required performance of your usual...

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Will I have a Good Case for Damages?

Shepard's answer | Answered on February 14, 2011

Damages are judged by what permanent disability you have at the time you have reached your maximum medical improvement through medical treatment. ...

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What, if any, legal options do I have for my work-place injury?

Shepard's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

I disagree with a previous legal opinion that your claim is most likely barred due to Statute of Limitations. It does not appear that you were...

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At a work comp deposition., shouldn't my lawyer be present instead of his legal assistant?

Shepard's answer | Answered on January 24, 2011

While there is no law prohibiting a legal assistant or paralegal being present for your deposition, I would see that as a "red flag" in your...

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Workers Comp - asked to sign med release from primary care. Also seen by their doc. Am I required to release my med history?

Shepard's answer | Answered on January 22, 2011

The answer is NO. I assume from your question that you do not currently have an attorney representing you in your workers' compensation case. ...

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I'm currently involved in a work comp case and I want to know what my settlement is worth. What i heard today floored me.

Shepard's answer | Answered on January 22, 2011

It was improper for your attorney's legal assistant to provide you his opinion as to the value of your case. This is considered Unauthorized...

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QME requested I get future treatments for phyche and injuries, this was a defense chosen QME can the ins. still deny treatment?

Shepard's answer | Answered on October 28, 2010

Yes. Go to court. Simply because the insurance company denies treatment does not mean it is a legal denial. Even if the insurance company has...

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Is 14 years an unacceptable amount of time for an injured worker teetering on 100 percent total disability to not have to wait?

Shepard's answer | Answered on October 28, 2010

Your concerns about the length of time to have your case resolved are reasonable. You have asked what you can do or who can you call. I hope you...

Shepard Alan Jacobson's Answers (51)

My permenant disability is rated at 48%, equivalent to $50,000 to be paid every 2 weeks.

My friend need advice because she was injured on a job but now they want to close the case without compensating her.

In California: Do I have a Constructive Termination or Discrimination case?

Will I have a Good Case for Damages?

What, if any, legal options do I have for my work-place injury?

At a work comp deposition., shouldn't my lawyer be present instead of his legal assistant?

Workers Comp - asked to sign med release from primary care. Also seen by their doc. Am I required to release my med history?

I'm currently involved in a work comp case and I want to know what my settlement is worth. What i heard today floored me.

QME requested I get future treatments for phyche and injuries, this was a defense chosen QME can the ins. still deny treatment?

Is 14 years an unacceptable amount of time for an injured worker teetering on 100 percent total disability to not have to wait?