When does workers comp offer settlements?

Workers' Compensation is quite complex. For the most part, a doctor has to issue a report addressing permanent impairment. There may be a...

It is not common for an attorney to sit on settlement documents. I am sure your attorney wants to get paid for the work he has done in your case....

Should I change attorneys?

It may be an issue of priority. You indicated that your claim has been accepted, this means the insurance is paying for medical treatment and TTD....

Can a injured worker ask for a advance benefit payment from wc insurance while on ttd and if so how to go about it

You can always ask- that doesn't mean you are going to get it. Advances are more common when the injured worker has been P&S and there is some...

Will I receive a stop order after a worker's compensation claim in this situation?

Stop Orders are issued by the Labor Commissioner's office. If you were uninsured at the time of the injury, the attorney who represents the injured...

What can I expect from a workers comp review or investigation on whether I need the insurance or not?

You have not indicated which agency is conducting the audit, but it may be the Labor Commissioner's office. What triggered the investigation? an...

Do I need to find another Workers Compensation Attorney or attempt to represent myself?

An MSA is required if you are a social security and/oro medicare beneficiary- based on age, settlement among is also a factor. By law, the parties...

I have a workers comp injury. Do I need an attorney and if so what type and how do I find a qualified one if don't know any?

The best thing you can do at this juncture is change your primary doctor. A WC attorney will help you select a doctor within the MPN that would be...

Do I need a workers comp attorney?

No= An attorney does not certify you for State Disability, a doctor does. However, the State Disability form requires the work comp insurance,...

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My wrist injury was exasperated because my workers comp injury was denied. Is workers comp responsible?

There has to be a casual connection. IF a doctor determines that they are related then it is possible that the WC carrier would have to pay for it....