Am I able to get My partial work comp pay on vacation? can I leave my company without losing benefits?

You are still Temporarily Disabled even when you go out of town. I do not know of a case holding that you are still not due wage loss....

There are some decent doctors in Occupational Medicine but most of them tend to be Defense friendly. In Riverside, you may see if Dr. Dana Johnson,...

What do i do to get treatment from my doctor?

There are two ways you are “injured” in the California workers’ comp system, either a specific incident or a cumulative trauma. If your back...

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I agree that you should first talk with HR about your non-supportive chair hurting your back. That may likely resolve the issue. I do not agree...

SDI will pay regardless of whether the doctor certifying you is in an MPN or not. SDI is not the same as Temporary Disability. Some insurance...

I filed for work comp in CA. The adjuster said it would Take 2 or 3 months for them to review my case. Can I get $ for car repo?

I agree with the other answers: Apply for EDD and get a reputable WC attorney. You can use the following website to help you find an attorney in...

Do I have to pay worker's compensation insurance on referral fees?

Difficult questions like this are what attorneys call job security. It is best to check with your comp carrier and get their response in writing,...

I would like to dismiss my workers comp attorney and hire a new attorney

If you want to switch attorneys, go to the following website to find attorneys in your area that are members of CAAA...

Can the lookback period for temp disability (work comp) be modified?

You are only entitled to Temporary Disability for a 2008 date of injury for five years from the date of injury. You are not going to get Temporary...

What kind of attorney do I need?

Work related stress can result in a Psych claim. Physical manifestations of stress such as digestive problems or high blood pressure can also be...