Notwithstanding financial constraints, it is generally better to wait until you have been declared permanent and stationary in your open WC claim...

My attorney is unable to get me a medical settlement for my workers comp case

I agree with the answers provided by my colleagues. Generally, unless your costing the insurance company, they won't be very motivated to settle...

I had a back surgery a month ago and I am going to file a workers comp case on Ihss. What can happen?

You have complicated your case a bit by self-procuring treatment before filing your workers comp case. One question is why have you waited to start...

Bring the QME repot to your primary treating physician and have him/her comment on it. If he disagrees - a judge could find your PTP report and...

If I sign a settlement agreement with a waiver in one case, does it waive my rights in the other case?

The language in the release itself dictates what claims you have released. However, a workers comp settlement can be set aside within 30 days of it...

I agree with my colleagues that you should discuss this with your attorney - you are paying him or her after all! Regarding the permanent...

How should my dad handle his workman comp situation?

This sounds like a terribly serious injury. I agree with the other answers. It's important to remember that your Father is entitled to many...

Is it legal for my employer to tell me to quit, resign or will be medically separated while I was on workers comp?

Your situation seems to be rather complicated. You may be dealing with more than one date of injury, which can impact certain benefits you're...

When is "date of injury" with cumulative repetitive and overuse work related injuries? California

I agree with Mr. Borah. Your official date of injury is the last date of your injurious exposure. However, per the Labor Code the first day you...

Will it affect my work comp case not returning to job that was unhappy before injury occured? New job will accomodate

As indicated in other answers, you cannot be forced to work somewhere you don't want to work. However, the answer is yes, quitting your job will...