What happens next if a WMC doctor suggest possible surgery and or that a patient find a new career?

His rights are (1) treatment 'reasonably necessary to relieve the effects" of the industrial injuries (incredibly limited by today's horrific...

Can I sue my job?

Just so you are clear, the Workers Compensation Claim Form started an 'Administrative Law" claim which is a one way to 'sue the employer'. it is...

I went to the doc 4 kidney issue and they told me it was a back strain can I file workers comp cuz more than 24 hours passed?

I'm not licensed in Texas, but I LOVE TEXAS. Texas has a free lawyer for you! Check out Office of Employee Counsel: ...

What happens when your in temporarily disability and the company you worked for lays Everyone off??

Your words "I have the green light to go back to work but I was told the insurance is gonna wait for the QME report" HAS ME REALLY WORRIED. YOU...

How can I get paid for lost wages for work related injury?

With your physician's help, APPLY FOR STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE through the Employment Development Dept. of the state (I'll try to put in the link...

I'm not licensed in Hawaii, but have similar frustrations with Kaiser physicians in California. If there is any alternative to a Kaiser physician,...

Should I contact a workman's compensation lawyer about this issue?

(1) STOP ALL THERAPY. you only get 24 visits, total. therapy on a tear is a total waste. (2) getting fired will not result in the company not...

Worker compensation mileage to see my provider

The carrier must provide 'treatment reasonably required to relieve effects of the industrial injury' and mileage is part of treatment, SO YOU...

What would you do if the pharmacy is lying about filling your prescriptions or late every month?

Nothing in the Labor Code or Regulations (or case law) locks you into a particular pharmacy. STAY AWAY from the Walgreens, RiteAid and CVS...

Selected as the best answer

Yes, apply for SDI right away, as it takes several weeks for this process...and your physician must 'certify' you as Temporarily Totally Disabled,...