I have a non-work injury. Can my work refuse to let me work with a rocker boot on one leg?

First of all, talk to a reputable Workers' Compensation attorney ASAP, like today, about filing a workers' comp claim. California recognizes...

Do we have to have workers compensation insurance?

Check with an insurance broker regarding your specific facts. Depending upon the nature of your business, a workers' Comp policy may not be a bad...

Work compensation question?

My understanding as a lay person is that spinal stenosis is a generic term that may include degeneration. If you have degeneration that does not...

If a person owes for unemployment over payments can he still be granted workmen compensation

You can always file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. Depending upon the reason you are unemployed and the nature of your injury you may...

Can we get him any kind of compensation for his major injurys to his broken knee bone and tore ligaments in his knee

I will repost this as personal injury rather than a work related injury. I do not practice personal injury and the best advise I can give you is...

Should I settle my case for 15k without being seen by a doctor?

This is a very difficult question to answer, especially having not spoken with you. Based upon your facts, nobody can give a meaningful answer but...

What are my rights?

If you feel you cannot do light duty, discuss your concerns with your doctor. If you feel the doctor does not have your best interest at heart, see...

If you do not cooperate with the investigation of the claim, your claim will be denied. Now that you have been discharged by US Healthworks,...

Can I sue?

Assuming you were on-duty in some capacity, your employer would be liable for Workers' Compensation benefits that would include medical treatment...

Workers comp, PTO and personal health insurance

Injured workers do not have a right to be paid for attending treatment for a work related injury. Your employer is within their right to ask an...