I have a workers comp case opened. My attorney called me 2 days ago and told me that the defense wants to settle for 30k....

The issues to review in analyzing your situation are: The value of your PPD rating, likelihood and amount of future medical needs, any past due...

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Can I get compensated for eye injury at doctor's office as independent contractor?

Your course of action and proper court of jurisdiction, will depend upon your employment status. If it is determined by a WCAB judge to be an...

If Macy's is your employer, then you are likely barred from civil lawsuit against them, as Workers Compensation system is your "Exclusive Remedy"...

Since the insurance company is not properly paying and not responding, a court hearing needs to be obtained ["Expedited Hearing"] so that a WCAB...

Lifting 70 lb buckets of drywall compound. Sharp pain in right shoulder followed by numbness & pins & needles in right hand. Had

In California, the decision to not obtain surgery is a reasonable expectation and our Workers Compensation system provides benefits to allow for...

Are we legally obligated to contact the lawyer who wrote our parents wills when they die?

The personal representative is under no obligation to utilize the services of the drafting attorney. Simply obtain the originals from them ( if...

I tore my ACL at work. Workman's comp is paying partial disability and has approved a surgery. Should I hire a lawyer?

Hiring a lawyer is a very personal matter. While the carrier is paying benefits now, my experience is that you will not be informed on all the...

A friend of mine is qualified for property tax deferral, but his sister as trustee will not sign the forms.

File a Petition for Removal of Trustee and get further instructions approved by the court to confirm your actions to obtain tax deferral. You...

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I injured my back at work in October. I hired an attorney and have been seeing a doctor he chose for me on insurance providers

In short, the procedure to resolve disputes for medical, P&S status, nature and extent of permanent disability, etc... is the QME process. EIther...

After the WCAB Judge signs the Order Approving Compromise and Release, the insurance company usually provides within said documents to issue...