Workers Compensation settlement: In 2012 I suffered a disc protrusion and later in 2014 tore a ligament requiring surgery/wrist.

You handled your 2012 claim yourself. Now the medications from that claim are causing stomach problems. You probably want to discuss with an...

Can my daughter seek for a new job while decision for a workers comp is on process

Assuming your daughter's injury is accepted after the investigation, she should be entitled to a workers' compensation benefit called "Temporary...

Should I settle this workers comp case?

In California, all workers' compensation settlements must be approved by a workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) at the Workers'...

The Labor Code definition of "Physician" includes a chiropractor. You can designate a chiropractor as your "Primary Treating Physician" (PTP). If...

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QME says injuries are job related ...but requires more therapy before he can rule permanent

I agree with Mr. Borah's response. If the QME says you are temporarily disabled then, yes, they should pay you Temporary Disability from the date...

As an employee that was hired full-time to replace an injured worker, then fired to return the injured worker to her position.

This is an employment law question, not really workers' compensation. I will repost your question.

Can my employer reduce my hours from full time to part time one month after I return from a Workers Comp. leave?

There is no law that guarantees filing a WC claim will allow you to work full time. There are laws that prohibit discrimination in retaliation for...

How can i find out more information on my workers compensation case

The only way you could walk through the settlement yourself would be to sub out your attorney and file for a status conference with the WCAB. That...

Do I have to pay for worker comp premiums from the past? Is there limit on that?

Mr. Borah is correct, your independent contractors are probably employees and if one of them is injured, you will wish you had WC insurance. I...

I got a 34% full body rating per AME. Current atty says C&R payout is about 80,000 before his fees and PD payout of 5000.00.

I hope you never need legal services again, but if you do, be certain you trust the attorney you hire. You now are considering a third attorney in...