You generally will not have to attend. Usually at the bottom of the notice it will say "injured worker need not appear". Lien claims can go on for...

I have been a secretary for 24 years and I have. arpal tunnel and ulnar nerve surgeries on both . The first ulnar nerve surgery.

How much of the settlement you receive is a complex question without knowing all the facts of your case. Assuming you have a workers compensation...

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I have a worker's compensation claim approaching 8 years in October.

If you made significant efforts to get some face time with your attorney without results, then it's time to get another attorney. More...

I settle a workers comp case (ruptered disc) at a desposition hearing on 07/10/12 how long before I recieve my settlement??

There are several factors as to the timeline of when you will receive your settlement documents. If settlement documents were prepared and...

Workmans compensation

There are two ways to settle a workers compensation case, a compromise and release which is a one time lump sum payment or a stipulation with...

Do penalties & interests apply to accepted Workers’ Comp. claims only?

Yes only acccepted claims can be subject to penalties and interest. The penalty can be 25% up to a maximum of $10,000 however it is based on a...

Can a workers comp. injury that happened before Jan. 1, 2005, be subject to the 2005 permanent disability chart for benefits?

Your injury will be paid according to the 2003 permanent disability chart for the monetary amounts however the permanent disability rating schedule...

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Hi i got injured on may 2011 at work. workers comp has been denying my case.

There are certain time limits for the accepting or denying the claim per labor code section 5402(b). Since you were injured in May 2011, your case...

In general most cases settle after a permanent and stationary report has been issued. However there are instances where if you and the defendants...

How can I get my attorney to release QME workmans comp report to me? Shes had it for several months but refuses to release it

If your attorney has not gotten back to you after nine months of phone calls and e-mails then it is time for you to find another attorney....

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