I was injured in August 2012. Lower back (L4) and Right knee, torn ligament and cyst. I am a mail clerk, fell at work

A qualified medical examination (QME) was probably requested by the claims adjuster because he or she is challenging something about your medical...

Calculation of the 4% depends on whether the 4% is a whole person impairment (WPI) or whether it is the actual permanent disability rating. A 4%...

Can I have a workers comp if i go to the doctor first then report it to my job?

As soon as you report a work-related injury, your employer must send you to a doctor. The fact that you first went to the doctor on your own does...

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I filed my injury as an at home injury even though it started at work and got worse at home. Can I change it to Workers' Comp?

It is not too late to make a workers' compensation (WC) claim. Report your injury to your employer as soon as possible if you have not already...

What to do next?

You are facing a situation where your scheduled permanent disability rating may be far less than your true level of disability. The NEXT step in...

Is it possible to receive a lump sum and a medicare set aside in a workers comp case?

Your question does not provide enough information to provide you with a complete response. In view of the significant amounts involved, you should...

Injured while on my lunch hour (30 mins lunch break combined with my 2, 15 minute breaks) is it still WC?

It is definitely a workers' compensation claim. At the time of the injury, you were already walking in the gated police parking area on your way...

My Work Comp Doc is threatening me. He told me that I will get no disability money if he puts me on permanent work restriction.

You have the right to change treating doctors at any time in you work comp case. If do not have a work comp attorney, you should retain one. The...

California Workers’ Comp., question. SB 863 changes LC 4062

If your date of injury is 2013, independent medical review applies to your case. However, if you disagree with your primary treating physician's...

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California Workers’ Comp. SB 863 changes LC 4062; mandating use of the independent medical review

It is already in effect for dates of injury on or after Jan 2013. It will take effect for all dates of injury on July 1, 2013. Upon you receipt...

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