How long can a workers compensation case take to reach an agreement ?

Every time the WCAB Judge wants more detail or a recent medical report, you can add another year. Every time you have a fall at home or an injury...

MSC hearing?

You do not testify at the Mandatory Settlement Conference, you only say 'yes' or 'no' to a proposed agreement, and you can say that on the phone. ...

When seeking new employment, is a worker's comp case public knowledge?

YES you need to tell potential employers WHEN ASKED if you have permanent work restrictions. IF YOU LIE and WHEN ASKED you say you have no...

Deposition..

Whether or not you give a deposition has nothing to do with returning to work. If you are not working now, either (1) your boss suspended you OR...

Because Medicare made a rule that your entire settlement is for future treatment and they will demand your entire settlement IF you do not get...

If you received treatment, doctors relied on your statement you were hurt at work and needed help...so if you change your mind you get to pay those...

AM I REQUIRED TO HELP POLICE WITH AN INVESTIGATION?

I'm not licensed in Pennsylvania, but if my boss asked me to cooperate with the Police, I WOULD cooperate with the police, obligation or no. ...

Long Beach WCAB is setting about 8 weeks after it receives the Declaration of Readiness. That means if your boyfriend's lawyer had every piece of...

When will i get a check from the insurance company from the job I work for.

GO TO YOU LAWYER IMMEDIATELY. Insist on a brief face-to-face meeting. It may be that this lawyer is ony getting messages with your name and...

Do I have to use my insurance and sick and vacation days with Workers Compensation?

Short Answer is "NO" you do not use your Sick or Vacation days when out for a workers compensation claim. Nurse Practitioner failed to write you...