How can I get paid for lost wages for work related injury?

You need to file what is called a continuous trauma claim for Workers Compensation benefits. In order to do this your doctor must say your job...

Can someone please refer me to a workman's comp defense lawyer? I cannot seem to find a lawyer or attorney who can help me.

If I understand the story, your parents did have Workers Comp Insurance but did not report the claim. Nonetheless, the insurance is there and the...

Can I claim

It is not clear what your question is. If your injury was at work or developed over time from the nature of your work, you may be entitled to...

Can I be fired even though I still have a work injury? and out on a non work related. injury? I thought this was FREE?

Labor Code 132a prohibits firing an employee because he or she filed a workers compensation case. It does not prevent an employer for taking...

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There is a lot of specific information missing from your question and overall you have gotten some good answers already. However, the direct...

In the state of California, is a PGT, legally mandatory for someone being treated by a pain management physician under Workers C

Quick answer: It is ok to refuse. Genetic testing is becoming trendy with insurance companies looking for ways to deny or reduce liability. The...

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My WC case was recently settled, C&R. Can I apply now for social security and retirement?

Social Security at normal retirement age does not get an offset for a Workers' Comp settlement. As to your reference to retirement, it is unclear...

Is work comp carrier low balling w/ inaccurate figure of 37,000 should i take or counter offer of a compromise and release

You are touching on what are surely some of the most litigated issues in comp: PD rating and apportionment. Of course the carrier is low balling...

Should I seek workers compensation legal counsel to help with my appeal and further determine the reason for my denial?

Without more information it is difficult to know what to suggest other than to say the Workers Compensation system takes years to master and, just...

If an individual working restricted duty due to a work injury is laid-off, does employer is obligated to reinstate wage-loss

If you are temporarily partially disabled due to a work injury and alternate or modified work is no longer available, assuming your doctor is...