Can my employer tell me that I can’t work while wearing a walking boot even though my doctor said it’s ok?
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Answered on November 14, 2024
If you claimed an industrial injury (workers compensation), the comp insurer owes you Temporary Disability payments for each day the employer fails...
Wc expiring soon
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Answered on November 04, 2024
I'm guessing your 'benefit' about to run out is the 104 weeks of Temporary Disability payments. Options are to continue flying blind and get...
Is it any difference between workers comp and employment law regarding injured worker right?
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Answered on November 04, 2024
Employment law has the Americans With Disabilities Act, Fair Employment and Housing Act and other statutes separate from the Workers Compensation...
If I get injured at work and I’m still on my 90 day probation can they fire me at my 90 days?
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Answered on November 04, 2024
Yes...otherwise every worker on probation would get injured so they would pass probabtion!! If you can't perform this job without falling so...
Can a court order an injured worker’s doctor paid (though doesnt take W/C) if treating them & no MPN?
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Answered on October 22, 2024
No. A Workers Comp Judge can only order "reasonable" treatment in accordance with the Official Medical Fee Schedule. Your PCP does not bill per...
How do I know if my QME Dr is the right dr for my case? where can I find reviews? How do I go about choosing another Dr. ?
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Answered on October 17, 2024
There's no way FOR YOU to know if your QME is The AntiChrist or an honest guy. Only patients who have rated him as a QME or lawyers who have used...
I was injured at my previous job and after 4 months I was terminated knowing I was still hurt. Can I sue them for that?
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Answered on October 13, 2024
I think you had a Labor Code 132a violation in addition to the standard workers compensation action, but there is a one-year Statute of Limitations...
QME and permanent restrictions
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Answered on October 13, 2024
Do NOT presume the Employer has the doctor report. Typically the doctor sends it just to you and the insurer. If you didn't send it, HR may not...
Can workers compensation stop paying without notice in ca?
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Answered on October 13, 2024
Yes. The code says the adjuster has to send a letter within 14 days of stopping or changing the payment. Trouble is, they claim they sent the...
Can a WC insurance stop paying disability payments even though I have not been release by my Dr's?
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Answered on October 13, 2024
Yes: temporary disability checks stop after 2 years [104 weeks] no matter what the treating doctor writes. AND Permanent Disability payments end...
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