I'm on LOA for a few weeks. My boss was not willing to abide by the restrictions given by my doctor .

You do not state you injured your back at work. If you have not already filed a WC claim for your back, talk to a reputable attorney about filing a...

What's the next step for me? (Workers Compensation CA)

I am sorry to hear of your injury. If the adjuster is going to settle at 100% disability and you intend on keeping future medical care open, you...

A worker calls and said she having a fraud investigator come out. I'm worried because this is my 2nd time.

This sounds like a criminal defense not workers' comp issue. I will re-classify.

The Welfare and Institutions Code allows a civil action against a medical provider who unlawfully detains somebody on a 5150 hold. You could talk...

I represent injured workers exclusively. I almost never "walk through" settlements. In most cases the Defense will walk through the settlement and...

Obviously there is a mistake. If your Temporary Disability was stopped in error, ask the adjuster for a 10% self imposed penalty on the retroactive...

Can the WC Defense re-open causation after an AME determined causation and patient was treated for 15 years & defense paid?

Do you have an Award from the WCAB? If so, what body parts were found industrial by the order of the Court? If the Award is over 15 years old, the...

1) If you have an attorney you should ask this question to your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, why would you allow the Defense to take...

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I would recommend you have the surgery before you settle. Whether or not you get better after surgery is speculative. You can petition to re-open...

Workers compensation

You should not have selected a QME without having an attorney. Call an attorney ASAP to get information on the QME you are scheduled with. If you...