I purchased american steel toe shoe...they were defective, causing blood blisters etc etc, end up in emergency hospital twice,

You posted this question in Workers’ Comp but it sounds more like a product liability question, unless you were wearing the boots at work....

My claim adjuster sent workmans comp MAXIMUS and me late records will anything happen to my adjuster or a fine?

In workers’ comp there is usually 5 days for mailing within California. That means 5 days from the date of the letter, then the 15 days allowed to...

Can I get an attorney to sue Workman's Compensation after a settlement?

The California State Legislature passed and Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 863 (SB 863). These new laws took effect for you and...

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Even if you settled your case 6 years ago, you may be able to file for a new cumulative trauma from the date of the last award forward. The benefit...

I had been a Firefighter for the City of San Jose 14+ yrs., found more undiagnosed injuries that should be workers comp claim.

Since you were a fire fighter for over 14 years, you probably have a lot of conditions that are work related injuries which you never even...

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Yes the employer can call your treating physician. Which side do you thing the doctor is on now? It is time to find a reputable WC attorney to help...

Can I find another workers comp lawyer if I am not happy with my current lawyer???

To answer your question, it does not cost you anything extra to switch attorneys. The maximum fee is 15% regardless of the number of attorneys. If...

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If I retire with my pension in Ca will this effect my Workers Comp? I will also be receiving Social Security Retirement.

You injured your back in 1988 and re-aggravated this injury in November of 2013 resulting in a need for surgery? Those sound like the words of a...

I settled for lifetime medical but my workers comp keeps denying me or delaying my meds.

Right now, future medical care in the workers' comp system is horrible. The Defense is allowed to submit every treatment request to Utilization...

I want to have work comp buy out my lifetime medical coverage on a back injury that started in 1989. Is that possible?

I agree with both answers and will only add that you cannot force the Defense to buy out future medical care, but, often they will agree to do so.