Your workers' comp case will survive your resignation. You will still have a right to medical care and all other benefits except, maybe temporary...

My employer offered light duty, but did not require it. Worker's comp and disability insurance..

Temporary Disability is a tax-free workers’ compensation benefit of up to 2/3 your average weekly wages, up to a maximum of $1,128.43 a week for a...

I am in the middle of a worker's compensation case with an attorney, can I change lawyers?

If you can find a second attorney to take your case, make sure you like and fully trust the second attorney. It will be almost impossible to find a...

Workers Comp doctor cleared me for duty, but then the company sent me to another doctor who said I couldn't and I was fired?

You should talk to an employment attorney ASAP regarding a FEHA claim. You may also want a separate attorney for the WC claim. Most...

I have worked for the sheriffs office as a sworn officer for 15 years, I got attacked by inmate. I need attny

Your workers' comp attorney should be able to handle all of your injuries including the PTSD. You cannot sue the Sheriff's Office for negligence...

Should I get an attorney to file a claim?

You absolutely want to fill out a Workers' Comp claim form and get checked out by a doctor. Human bites are very dirty and based on my past...

Can I force the insurance company to settle with a payoff rather than future medical?

You cannot force a Compromise and Release. All you can do is make them pay for multiple IMR's on every time they do a UR denial. The more you cost...

Attorney wants to settle w/c case I have no restrictions I jst want to b able to work at the same job place . attorney says no

As I understand your question, you were rear-ended at work. Your attorney: 1) filed a claim against your employer for Workers’ Comp benefits and 2)...

What to do when the doctors office from a work comp case is neglecting a patient?

Your problems are very common in the WC system. Finding a good doctor who also knows how to fill out the right paperwork is hard. There is not much...

My question is, I had my QME and the doctor agreed how long does it take to get a settlement?

If the QME says you are permanent and stationary then your case could settle now. You should not have picked a QME by yourself. You should talk...