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Can I get disability and career retaining before i an totally debilitated by my job or do I have to wait?
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Answered on December 10, 2020
There are multiple forms of 'disability' payments; I suspect you read something about federal Social Security Disability awards. YOU DON'T WANT...
Workers Compensation claim after wrongful termination claim settlement ?
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Answered on December 10, 2020
The short answer is you can ALWAYS 'file'. But you may not want to file. Post-termination claims are nearly always denied. And injuries more...
Can I change my mind on a Workmen’s Comp. lawsuit if the judge already signed the paperwork
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Answered on December 08, 2020
You can petition the judge to set aside an order for FRAUD or MISTAKE, but only within 20 days of the order coming out (plus 5 days for mailing). ...
If I quit my job will worker's comp still pay for my medical treatment?
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Answered on December 08, 2020
Bottom line: YES Workers Comp insurers pay for 'reasonable' treatment, even if you quit. Wisdom: DO NOT QUIT. Just either persuade the...
My doctor said its okay for me to go back to work, do i still proceed with my workers comp
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Answered on December 07, 2020
If you have a new injury in the future, and a doctor writes that half of your pain is from this 2020 incident and half is from your 2021-22 trauma,...
How common is it for a WC insurance company to deny a claim even though the QME report favors the injured worker?
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Answered on December 07, 2020
It's happening more, maybe 50/50 now...but as Mr. Borah notes, it doesn't matter if it happens `1/100,000 claims or 1/2, you still have a denied...
I was injured at work and my boss didnt file a workmans comp claim cuz he said it would increase his premiums. Who pays my bill
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Answered on December 03, 2020
Do find an attorney IMMEDIATELY. The Labor Code gives you just ONE YEAR from the date of injury to report it to the employer as an industrial...
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Can I obtain a 2nd job doing something completely different while on work comp?
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Answered on December 03, 2020
Working for wages while receiving disability payments because a doctor writes you are totally disabled is a CRIME, so let's look at other options. ...
Can I collect unemployment if terminated for temporary disability absence?
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Answered on November 24, 2020
Turns out doing 'the right thing' WAS TO file a Workers Compensation claim so this mess didn't happen. DID YOU notify the supervisor the back...
I want to know do I qualify for California's 5-year statute of limitation exception to reopen my case.
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Answered on November 23, 2020
Sadly, there is zero requirement that any supervisor at work ask you about your injury. When you received the Denial Notice, the insurer should...
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