If you have an attorney he or she can explain what is happening and handle any problems for you. If you do not have an attorney, you can call the...

Surgery and workers compensation disability payments

Your injury was, "About 5 years ago;" What was the date of injury? Pursuant to Labor Code section 4656, you are entitled to up to 104 weeks of...

Do I have a case if my left shoulder was damaged ? Due to neglect on the company I worked for. Sending freight way to heavy.

You absolutely have a claim for workers' compensation benefits. This will be your only remedy since you cannot sue your employer for negligence....

You should let your workers' compensation insurance carrier know about the notice of application. If you do not have workers' comp insurance, then...

My wife got in a car accident while making a delivery. She filed for worker's comp, but should we file a car insurance claim?

You are correct that the Workers' Comp carrier gets a credit for all money you receive in the Personal Injury case. This would include the less...

The QME has favored my work injury stating i should remain off work and get treatment. what can i do? my leave has ended as well

Under Federal Law (FMLA) you can take off 12 weeks time for an injury. Some employers in California forget that California offers more protection...

An contractor I hired filed a workers compensation claim. If they should have been an employee, what will happen now?

Obviously you should get WC insurance ASAP so this does not happen again. Your new policy will not cover this prior injury. You are going to need...

Can someone file a workers compensation claim if they were injured by a third party in an accident?

Your duty is to provide your employee with a workers' compensation claim form and authorization to seek medical care within 24 hours of your notice...

I just received a summons from the workers compensation appeals board for me to appear. 10 years ago I had a employee die

It is very difficult to say with the information we know at this time. In an abundance of caution, the best advise is to have you meet with an...

Do adjusters have to tell the truth?

You are dealing with an adjuster who values workers' comp settlements everyday. This adjuster has her company's interest in mind not yours. Since...