To answer your question, NO you do not have a separate claim against the employer due to its failure to treat you like a human being. The Labor...

How can I dispute QME's determination that I'm MMI and P& S??

You would have to come up with irrefutable evidence that woulf force a WCAB Judge to decide that this QME's opinion is not based in evidence. ...

Can I go to school if I'm on total temporary disability?

You can do ANYTHING so as it does not require you to do any physical actions outside of the limits written by the doctor every few weeks...by that,...

Yes, you have 'A Case'. You have a Workers Compensation case. You had this case when the employer sent you to a 'workers comp doctor'. SADLY...

I have two workman's comp claims open from two different employers. Can I collect benefits from the two at the same time?

It depends! You cannot recieve TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY indemnity simultaneously from two separate insurers/employers. But, yes, you could...

NO, an attorney's answer to a DOR does NOT deprive you of Due Process of Law. The judge can and will decide if the issue presented in your...

Can I still receive my PPD settlement payments if I refuse my employer's modified work offer?

You get Permanent Disability indemnity payments whether or not you return to work and whether or not you accept any permanent modified duty...

If someone is at work and someone threw urine on them, is this a workers comp issue? Mental anguish, stress, eye infections?

She needs to be tested by an infectious disease specialist; urine in the eyes/Nose/open sore can transfer MRSA bacteria, hepatits, serious viruses....

Can I work for LYFT or Uber when I am on a Workers compensation ?

Im NOT licensed in Oregon, but want you to BE CAREFUL! My california clients who try this are in trouble with the law. If the doctor writes you...

Employer's WC insurance offering an amount for me to resign. What amount is reasonable for 3 separate injuries ?

If the RATING is 40% Permanent Disability, and it's a 2014-2016 injury, the WCAB will refuse a settlement for $50,000 as 'inadequate' because its...