What is the cost of pain and suffering if i have been out of work for a year?

The WC system does not compensate for pain and suffering. The system will compensate you, some, for your lost time from work and any permanent...

Hip injury denied. If the adjuster receives additional info re my hip in my favor, can the claim still be accepted?

Why did you see an IME? Does your bargaining unit have a carve out contract that requires you to go to an IME? Did you mean to say, QME? Most...

Terminated workers comp case.... How to end it case?

Why do you want to dismiss your case?

I agree with the answers above. I will only add my opinion that you should not wait for the defense to authorize the treatment or gym membership....

WC-if experience retaliation during WC claim/case, does it hv to be filed thru WC court within 1 yr, or can be thru civil suit?

Your WC attorney can file a Labor Code section 132a claim but those cases are hard to prove and I only rarely file one. There is a one-year statute...

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Mr. Borah is right. If you are a Federal Employee you will have a tougher time finding a WC attorney. If you are not are Federal Employee, you...

Today on Jan 22 2014 I thought that my work comp doctor appointment was on Thursday but it was on Wednesday instead so

I agree with Mr. Medform and will point out to you that he practices in your area. I also know Gary Nelson and T Mae Yoshida also practice in...

Who should I inform of my being cleared to work with restrictions by my ortho surgeon; my employer or the insurance adjuster?

Your doctor should have given you a form listing your work restrictions as you left his office. It is your duty to take that form to your employer...

Try to get sent back to the QME and explain your condition improved. If he agrees, he may lift the work restrictions. Also consider speaking...

CA work comp I had a surgery approval by UR. My claims adjuster sent the request again to UR for change of surgeon and denied.

I agree with Mr. Borah. I only add that you should make sure all the prior UR authorizations are sent to IMR too.