I got injured at work was told they would take care of me and they did not. What can I do now?

You probably still have a viable workers' comp claim. You may also have an employment law cause of action depending upon why you were laid off. You...

Is a Ca IC supposed to pay an employee for hours missed due to Work Comp doctors appointments?

You are not entitled to pay while attending WC doctors appointments other than your QME appointment. Regardless of the terminology in the...

Boss mentally abused me and caused me to have anxiety and depression

Psych claims are very difficult to win. Your bosses conduction may fall within the Good Faith Personnel Action Defense and since you knew your...

Whether or not a medical report is substantial evidence is an issue that will require a trial where a judge will decide or a stipulation by the...

The carrier can call you info an interview. You are not required to appear. You cannot be compelled to testify at a deposition without an...

Will private insurance pay for treatment after compromise and release.

You cannot be denied insurance coverage for this injury or any other pre-existing health condition. Your attorney should have explained that to you...

Should I settle or fight?

The choice to settle with a compromise and release, closing out future medical care, or to settle with a stipulation keeping future medical care...

When should my attorney move for a Mandatory Settlement Conference???

The difference between 85% Permanent Disability and 100% Permanent Disability is huge. Your attorney knows you and your case. It sounds like you...

How much of a penalty will I receive from the other side for not paying my judge ordered CA workers compensation settlement paym

The WCAB has discretion to Award up to a 25% penalty or $10,000.00 maximum, which ever is less, on all benefits that are unreasonably delayed for...

When a third party causes injury to an employee, the workers' compensation carrier is allowed to go after the third party for recovery of workers'...