Prior to your trial being set you must have had a settlement conference where both sides list the evidence they will present to offer to the court...

It appears that your attorney has requested an Expedited Hearing at the Workers Compensation Appeals Board regarding payment . If the insurance...

You certainly can get an attorney at this stage of the case, and I would recommend you obtain one. There are many disputes that arise after a QME...

You cannot force a doctor to sit for a deposition if he has retired and does not wish to participate in the deposition. Some doctors will still...

What is an annuity MSA?

Neither you or the insurance company can force a settlement of future medical treatment, only if the parties agree. I understand State Comp is...

Are early morning calls from an insurance company harassment?

Simplest solution to your issue, hire an attorney to represent you, then the insurance company cannot call you directly, and you won’t have to get...

Can someone with a legitimate workers comp injury be fired or have the claim discontinued, if they also have another issue?

This can certainly be a sticky issue, but you don’t lose a workers compensation case because you need to get treatment for other issues. If you...

Does State Fund do lump sum medical settlements or have they changed their policy?

Sadly, your situation is typical of workers compensation in California these days. Defendants won’t settle future medical treatment, but deny any...

How much would "Future Medical" be for a 26% TPD if I am retiring at age 60, my injury was 2 and a half years ago?

Neither you or the insurance company can force a lump sum settlement, it can only occur if both sides come to an agreement on the settlement of...

If you are getting less hours because you are on modified work due to your injury, you should get paid temporary partial disability which is 2/3 of...