About 12 yrs ago WC awarded 100% permanent disability, given $400/wk on which to live. Can't survive on this - way to increase?

I do not see a possibility of increasing your weekly payments. That is your Award. There might be a possibility of closing your case via...

Can i change my attorney?

Calling the office and asking to speak to your attorney will not result in actually speaking to him. As you said, someone is always trying to help...

Be polite and friendly when you call the office. You will get so much more if you are nice to the staff. Ask nicely to schedule a meeting to go...

Help please!!!

Why are you confused? You had a deposition last week and you got an appointment with a PQME. Your case is moving along. Call your attorney if you...

I can't understand your question regarding percentages. Regarding how long it takes... once they get the report, they would rate it and then send...

Could an attorney negotiate for me extra retiree health care subsidy? My workers compensation attorney won't handle this.

I agree with Mr. Borah. Your work comp attorney has nothing to do with your retirement issues. I suggest hiring an attorney dealing with...

Hi I recently had a court herring at the workers compensation appeals board and I was offerd $5,000. On a 40% body disability .

You gave very limited facts. However, if you have 40% disability and you have been getting advances (permanent disability advances), you might...

I have an attorney, Ca workers comp

Discuss with your attorney if he can depose the PTP who gave you 0%. Maybe your attorney can have your PTP change his opinion and give you some...

My lawyer has received 15 per cent from my worker comp . When we went to court for Replacing my disability.

Make sure that $50,000 is "new money." If it is "new money," then yes, he gets 15% from $50,000. However, if it includes at least partially, a...

I'm sick of the constant UR denials. Is there any way to sue SCIF or UR doctors?

In addition to the above comments, make sure the UR denials are actually TIMELY. Insurance company has 5 business days and up to 14 calendar days...