Why do health services refuse to treat or examine work injuries with open worker's compensation case even if you pay cash?

Your private health insurance cannot refuse you treatment. Many doctors will also allow you to pay cash even for a WC injury. I suspect your...

Can i sue my employer?

You can file a workers’ comp claim or better yet have an attorney file it on your behalf. You may be entitled to benefits including medical care...

Workmans comp question

Mr. Borah is correct, you do not have to settle. There are three ways to resolve a workers’ compensation case: 1) Go to trial, 2) Settle with a...

What are my options if I get injured even more after receiving a MMI from my treating doctor?

It could be you suffered a new cumulative trauma injury. It could be you have new and further disability from the old injury. It could be a...

California - Do permanent accommodations still apply if I change my position at work?

You should repost this question in the employment law section. Most workers' comp attorneys are only aware of the Fair Employment and Housing Act...

Can I file criminal charges against the workers compensation adjuster and my husbands lawyer

I am not aware of any criminal statute outlawing the facts you are alleging. Hopefully your attorney has explained the following to you: The...

When you leave the doctor’s office, you should have a one page summary in your hand. What does this form say about your status? If your primary...

Do I need a corporate occupational hazard attorney?

You may have some problems with your claim so you need to talk to a reputable WC attorney to discuss if the case is still viable. Hurdle 1:...

I had knee surgery on January from a work-related injury. Went back to work in May on modified duty and I was still on pain meds

You definitely have a workers' compensation case. This would be handled by a workers' comp attorney. You can find a reputable WC attorney here on...

Workplace retaliation/discrimination/worker's comp. I complained about my managers that i have been treated unfavorably.

If your stress claim is based upon the employer’s actions of having you meet with HR, that stress claim is probably barred by the “good faith...