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,...

Does workers comp settle or do they only pay medical?

YOUR physical injuries should be claimed with a Workers Compensation Claim Form... if you have Temporary Total Disability from those injuries and...

The problem is that QME, but the cure is to object to his report because he is delaying his deposition, then the solution is ridiculous: a NEW...

Can I be fired even though I still have a work injury? and out on a non work related. injury? I thought this was FREE?

The direct answer to this question is YES, YOU CAN BE FIRED even though you have a work injury. There is an Urban Legend that won't die that you...

How can I get medical care I need right now, for my worsening condition caused by work injury, without paying out of my pocket?

The way to get treatment from the comp insurer is insane, but here goes: (1) Get a physician in the insurer's Medical Provider Network to write...

Two years I didnt receive any workers comp check

Yes, not receiving the Temporary disability check (or the permanent disability check) is "Normal" when:(1) the employer denies all responsibility...