You get weekly payments until the permanent disability is all paid. The higher the percentage, the larger the dollar amount. Four percent for a...

Is there a cooling off period when you retain a work comp attorney in California?

Not sure what you mean by a cooling off period, but you can dismiss your attorney at any time. You should have a good working relationship with...

I filed my injury as an at home injury even though it started at work and got worse at home. Can I change it to Workers' Comp?

If your back aches most days and you're repetitively bending, torquing, squeezing into small places, etc., you may have a continuous trauma claim....

I got injured as was laid off. dr sent me back 2 work with no restrictions. but i have no job to go back to. can i get ttd?

In order to get td benefits you have to prove that you are temporarily disabled. You can get a second opinion. Consult an attorney.

You should be receiving some type of disability benefits either through the wc carrier or perhaps sdi. I`d get an attorney asap.

If your case had merit i`m sure an attorney will take your case. Keep trying.

I recently got injured at work...now I feel forced to go back to work despite still ailing

Get a doctor who will treat, listen, and address your concerns. You have choices.

Are there any ramifications with future employers if a compromise and release is chosen in a workers comp case?

Not for future employers but I`d make sure the settlement is fair.

In California, a consultant sent to a client of an agency, injured and misclassified as Independent Contractor, Who is employer?

Along with employment issues, there will likely be coverage issues as well. Whether a piece of paper states someone is an employee or independent...

He doesn`t get paid to send you home. It`s not weird if you weren`t feeling well. If he has no email, why not call him? Or why didn`t you ask...