When an employee is injured on the job, does management have the option to not file an incident/accident report ?

This may be as simple as telling your supervisor you want a Workers’ Compensation claim form. Your supervisor gives you the form, you fill it out,...

I had a wrist injury at work. I was getting work related injury treatment and found no improvement. When I asked for specialist,

Assuming the WC Carrier has a Medical Provider Network, you have a right to switch doctors within the network or under certain limited...

Follow up question to "Can I sue worker's comp insurance company twice?"

I am not aware of any cause of action you have when a workers' compensation carrier makes you use a doctor in their network and that doctor commits...

When the permanent and stationary evaluation expire ,so I can get my TTD payment continue ?

If you have an AME that means you have or at least had an attorney. If you currently have an attorney you should discuss with them. It sounds...

Is it legal to be denied health benefits to an injured employee?

This is more of an Employment Law question so I will repost. My understanding is that if you make your contribution, then your employer is...

Depending upon the size of your employer you may qualify for protection under FEHA. If you were terminated due to an injury without an interactive...

If I am injured at work by no fault of my own which results in a break or dislocation of a body part am I entitled to a lump sum

There are two ways to settle a workers' compensation case: 1) a Compromise and Release where for a lump sum you give up all future rights including...

I have a question about a settlement?

You would have to check with the County you live in. My understanding is that if you have savings, you will not qualify for these programs.

You have a right to switch doctors if you are not happy with your current treating physician. You probably have compensable consequences that a...

Company denied me going back to work when doctors released me to modified duty does it help or hurt my case in the end?

Ask your attorney this question tomorrow and also ask if you should be referred to an Employment Attorney for a FEHA cause of action.