An employer denied my WC claim . Employer stated I never worked at their company.

Unless overturned on appeal which is unlikely you should receive benefits, but may see some obstacles from a sore adjuster. But, you may also have...

Workman comp has finally accepted my spinal and wrist injury claims. What happens now?

Your temporary disability benefits should begin, but the key now is to get to a good doctor, and by good I mean one interested in your health and...

Can an employer give us a salary but require us to work 40 hours a week?

If you are non-exempt, and that questions is highly fact sensitive and depends on your job duties, then it is very likely not legal. What's more...

Is it important to have a local lawyer ? It is an employment dispute.

In an era of swift and easy communication systems quality is far more important than location.

If I understand you correctly, the answer is no. Neither a consulting or designated expert may be contacted by the other side because that would...

Does defense attorney need to let plaintiffs attorney review a letter he sends to AME doctor in a workers comp claim

If the letter bears on a disputed issue it is "information" and must be served on your lawyer 20 days before intended service upon the AME. The...

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Question about PTP within the MPN. The best surgeon within my MPN require a letter of authorization from the adjuster work comp

You have an absolute right to see anyone in the MPN, period. Adjusters often through up this ridiculous roadblock just to keep you from increasing...

I signed stips on a knee injury that required total knee replacement the percentage was estimated at 17%

The wrok comp system does not pay you for pain and suffering no matter how long you may have suffered, unfortunately. The permanent disability...

I was sweeping out the cargo area and fell out of a moving bobtail truck which a manager didnt know i was back there. Can I sue?

You would certainly have a workers' compensation claim for time lost form work, medical treatment and permanent disability. But, it is unlikely...

I was at my DSLE hearing today and the company lawyer said if I take my case to the next level and lose I pay the attorney fees

If this was a formal hearing at the DLSE then after a ruling is issued any aide may appeal, but if the appeal is not successful then the appealing...