I work at a California Tribal Casino. I have had 2 Worker's Comp issues there. Is it possible to file a lawsuit against them?
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Answered on October 28, 2013
Tribal First has a 'carve out' workers comp program. Attorneys CAN and DO take some of these cases, I've taken a couple... but most are not...
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Workman Compensation Utilization Review Baord
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Answered on October 28, 2013
There is no such animal as a Utilization Review Board ... there is only a Utilization Review process.
The Treating Physician issues a written...
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How can you get the best rating from my worker comp. doctor? P/T told me it is between 15 and 20%. (off the record)
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Answered on October 28, 2013
IF YOU"RE NOT hiring a SPECIALIST attorney, then tell the doctor the ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING the shoulder no longer completes:
(1) you cut off...
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Can testimony given by injured worker in a workers comp deposition be used in another civil case against the employer?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Testimony given under Penalty of Perjury can be offered as 'evidence' in any proceeding.
The transcript of your deposition is just evidence of...
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Is it right that your companys insurance company tell you we will pay you x amount of dollars but you must resign?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Are they allowed to do that? Yes, the insurer/employer CAN ask if you will voluntarily agree to leave.
Is voluntarily signing a Resignation...
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WC-I hv an expedited hearing coming up this wk, & my injury mks it impossible 4 me 2 drive long dists, can I get trans provided?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
Duarte to the POMONA WCAB is only 16 miles down (210 to 57,... Its a SAFE part of Pomona next to Cal Poly) . PLUS you'd be headed EAST away from...
WC- In CA, if my C&R settlement, stipulates that I MUST resign, can I negotiation on some form of severance, 4 my resignation??
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Answered on October 17, 2013
You may ask for extra money for a resignation. (IF YOU RESIGN you'll struggle getting Unemployment Insurance from the EDD... but you've already...
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How does workers comp apportion benefits if you have a preexisting condition which was aggravated due to a lack of ergonomics?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
How in the World? Elected officials decided two Medical Doctors get to write they're educated guess -- based on the records and xrays -- and then...
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I hurt my ankle & currently on WC. Its been 3 weeks my ankle feels better but now my back hurts. Can I continue to be on WC?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
if your back hurts -- as you say -- from 'LACK OF BEING ON MY FEET' then the remedy is to get back on your feet and your back is all fixed.
Lack...
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WC-QME has sd tht I nd future meds, PT, Ortho visits, & knee replcmnt surg, how is this ALL calc'd 4 a C&R sttlmnt offer?
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Answered on October 17, 2013
Yes, cost of future care SHOULD be 'considered' in your DEMAND.
Then, the adjuster presumes you'll get a new injury OR that you'll not wish to...
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