Is there such thing as New and Further Findings?

You can do a petition to re-open for new and further disability IF it is within 5 years from the date of the injury. If you had an attorney you...

Work injury

Make sure to contact an attorney to discuss all the facts. I'm going to make a few assumptions here in my response. I will assume that you were...

Workers comp

It means that doctor has released you. You still likely have future medical care. Temporary Disability, if it was being paid, will stop. You...

Workers compensation for a stressful and hostel work environment

That is a scary situation. The question is what is your injury. Besides it being scary, if you don't have an injury that requires treatment, and...

How do I begin the process of a law suit against UPS, my employer. What are the costs.

File a DWC-1 Claim form with the employer indicating your injuries and how you hurt it. Be careful to make sure it is filled out correctly. There...

School employee injured by student assault. Can they sue?

There is a workers' compensation case through the work comp insurance for the school. This would claim the physical and psychological injuries as...

Federal Work Comp and CA state work comp are different systems. Federal is a very particular niche. If you would like a referral to a great...

Does the $25K authority for settlement excludes the PD amount?

The question is a little confusing. Let me see if I can answer. You are asking does IT (the settlement authority of 25k) include the PD amount. ...

I have a workers comp case open doctor said I need surgery but I would like to get a second opinion? Is that possible?

Yes it is possible. If you are unrepresented, you may just be able to ask the adjuster to see a second opinion as a consult and they might just...

What does it mean? Do I have to go on that date?

Jan 23 2016 has past. Perhaps you meant June 23? Answer is yes you should go. Are you in pro per? (no attorney) If so, yes you should be going. ...