What is the next step of action and length of time to settlement after a workers compensation status conference hearing at wcab?

Every case is different and no one can answer you question as asked with any accuracy. If you don't have an attorney, you should seriously...

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Is worker comps benefits (money) taxable? Do I have to pay taxes on the money I recieved from Workers' Compensation?

Temporary disability and permanent disability payments are not ordinarily considered taxable income at this time.

Can a employer file for bankruptcy for wrongful termantion ? When found guilty?

If you got hurt on the job and then got fired, your rights to workers' compensation (WC) depend on whether you reported the work-related injury...

Does this deposition fall outside a worker's compensation discovery period?

Discovery rules in workers' compensation cases do not prevent a deposition in a case when it is pending. This is especially the case if a...

If I know that I can no longer do the job I had done prior to my injury, do I have to do modified work?

You are not obligated to return to work with the company for your workers' compensation case to continue. Your rights and obligations are based on...

I need to know if i have an s&w case as an employee recieving wc benifits in ca

California workers' compensation is a "no fault" system. Negligence on the part of either party is not a ordinarily a consideration. However a...

Broke foot at work...did not report. Still having complications from it. It has been over 5 months since injury.

The law prevents you from making a WC claim if you are injured on the job, and you are later laid off before you report your injury. However, this...

My son was hurt at work over a year ago.He was pinned to a wall by a forklift. He was sent to doctors and PT and then released.

Have your son call my office if he wants an attorney. I'm a certified specialist in workers' compensation in north San Diego County. I will set...

I got hurt at work and I am in need of a workers comp attorney.

My office is in Oceanside (78 fwy & El Camimo Real). I am a Certified W/C Specialist. You can call for an interview at (760) 433-0009.

You can sue him and concurrently file a workers' compensation claim.