How long is the statue on workmans comp? It's been three years since I got hurt on the job.

In general you have one year to file a claim for workers’ comp benefits. When does that one year start to run, now that get very tricky. There...

If you are still TTD in the opinion of the QME but you are MMI in the opinion of the PTP, the defense can rely on the opinion of the PTP and take...

California workers compensation, what States have doctors willing to treat lifetime medical injured employee? Recommendations?

Most out-of-state doctors will not take a California WC patient. The reasons are: 1) all the red tape of California’s WC system, meaning if the...

Can i request the court to re-schedule my W/C trial date?

As always, I agree with Mr. Borah. I will only add that if you do not have an attorney, the Defense will probably want you to coordinate the date...

Can a workers comp attorney agree to represent me and then because I reject his first offer

I agree with Mr. Borah. I will add that your complaint with DFEH is not a 132a claim it is probably a FEHA claim. You should be able to write in on...

Am i required to agree and accept the judge's decision at a W/C trial?

If you disagree with the Judge's decision you can file a Petition for Reconsideration, see the following link for instructions on doing...

The MSC judge felt there were issues ready for trial. The trial judge will be a different judge who may disagree and not allow the trial to go...

Can i file for a new Workmans Comp Claim for a different incident if it is under one yr old?

The AME simply told me the state can't help you anyways no matter what I write, can I appeal his decision ? Your attorney must know this doctor...

Loss of Sexual Ability and Massive Weight gain, is this considered Compensible Consequence that SB 863 might take away?

This is an interesting question. For injuries after 1/01/13, there is no longer additional Permanent Disability (i.e. money) for psyche, sleep, or...

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Can I sue a doctor??

This is more of a malpractice question. You may be able to find an attorney to file a "nuisance" type suit against the doctor, especially since you...