Can a Utilization Review deny a procedure after an AME opined on the procedure in his final report?

The Board will almost alwasy use the opinion of the AME irrespective of a UR denial. UR denials have become simply a way to delay and avoid paying...

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.

Many doctors try and play lawyer when they should not, just as your lawyer should not play doctor. I think it is inappropraite of the dcotor to...

Considering the Purpose of the Worker's Comp System What type of Employee Worker's Comp Claims REQUIRE Attorney Assistance?

1) Yes, it is supposed to be a benefit delivery system but there are many forces at work antithetical to that goal. You have insurers more...

I took on a Contracting job. I`m not licensed and i asked a friend to help me. He got hurt and now he has an attorney sending me

If the job is one hat requires a license you are the employer, period. If you we're also unlicensed the person hiring you was the employer,...

Need an honest answer

Using a doctor outside the MPN can always present problems and you should have been informed of the risks by your lawyer. If he does not have a...

Can an employer give an employee comp time off instead of payment for overtime. I

No, you are entitled to that overtime. The difficulty will be proving the hours unless you entered them on your time cards.

Can i sue for overtime or ask labor commision for help

Yes, I agree, sign nothing. His three year limit looks backwards. So, if he filed today he could seek overtime commencing three years ago to...

If you can show the adjuster did in fact speak to the first QME without your consent then the first QME's reports can be excluded. You will likely...

My employer is paying a flat rate to avoid paying overtime on a 13 to 15 hour work day. Is this legal in calif.

Assuming you are non-exempt, then no. You are owed overtime. Many employers try to do this and gamble that they will not be held to account. You...

Under workmens comp and still fired

Unless you have a contract for employment you can be fired for any reason that is not discriminatory. Sometimes though, employers use pretexts to...