If I agree to a document, that will be filed in court, to that I know is a lie, work comp case, it, is it perjury, or fraud?

This typically comes up when the defendant wants to put language in a Compromise and Release saying the parties stipulate to no injury. If I was...

SHOULD I: -- insist on being kept up-to-date? -- change to another attorney or firm?

You will have to approve any settlement. I don't always advise my clients before I make a settlement demand unless I am also going to demand a...

My state disability runs out before my reatricrions are lifted and I'm released. Do I have any options for what I am able to do?

If your restrictions are expected to be lifted then you should be temporarily disabled. Unless you have exhausted 104 weeks of temporary...

Utilization Review company for my CA work comp case is limiting the amount of pages they receive from me in a UR appeal to 50

You ask a very good question. We have a case where the adjuster failed to send the UR physician the relevant records, like the regs say she is...

Dismissed because of worker's comp claim

You cannot be terminated for filing for WC benefits. You can be terminated for negligent conduct or violating policy. Have an attorney look at...

I have to assume that the adjuster is objecting to your PTP's Whole Person Impairment (WPI) ratings and is requesting a Qualified Medical Evaluator...

Very unhappy with my attorney. What fees is he entiltled to if I was to seek another atty?

The most that can be taken out of your settlement is 15% for attorney fees and 15% is the typical fee. This will not increase if you have a second...

Can I ask my workman comp atty to advance me alotment of monies each month or a fair sum til the settlement

Advancing money to a client violates the California Rules of Professional Conduct. You attorney can ask the Defendant to make Permanent Disability...

If you are denied workmens comp because the statue of limatations has run out, what do you do.

Q: If you are denied workmens comp because the statue of limatations has run out, what do you do. A: Statute of Limitation is an affirmative...

Do I need workers comp, employment, disability or discrimination attorney? Who would I file complaints with regarding my case?

You probably need a Workers' Compensation attorney for the serious fall at work requiring two surgeries. Do not begin the QME process without first...