In California, impairment is presently determined under the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition. Pages 427-428...

Where in the statute does it explain how many WEEKS of PPD is owed given a whole body rating? Thanks!

Be sure to study 4650 and remember us kindly when you see our letterheads. ;)

Does benson law applies for 2 specific injuries?

Benson apportionment applies to any injuries to the same body part/system that become permanent and stationary at the same time. If medical opinion...

How do I close the case? I'm worried about my job and my career and I can't understand how the system works.

You have been well-advised by Mr. Fisher and Epperly. I would just expound on Mr. Epperly's point on seeking an opinion from a QME. Your MPN...

You have been well advised by my colleagues. Please know that the QME has 30 days to serve his report on the parties and the insurance carrier has...

How long does it take to get workers comp?

Mr.Borah is correct that a claim form should be filed, if not done so already. Once a claim form has been filed, the insurance carrier for your...

In CA WC, are there any attorney's willing to take a case after an attorney as been on it for three months?

The time spent by your former attorney on your case is usually relevant to how much of the attorney fee will have to be split with the former...

I agree with my colleagues and would hope that you are able to communicate with your attorney on your questions. Your attorney should be very...

In CA, WC system can a supplemental report be requested from either party after the ninety days, after initial report.

Mr. Silberman is correct that neither party loses an opportunity to request supplemental reporting and the judge will sometimes even develop the...

What should I do? Would I have a case against my work?

I agree with my colleagues. Typically the insurance companies deny psychiatric injuries and often claim that (1) there is no medical evidence that...