I have missed 5.5 yrs in 2007 of work because of shoulder injury. Last yr.2012 I underwent 3hrs. of surgury to fix the problem.

When Gov. Ahhhnold 'fixed' Workers' Comp, he cut out benefits for lost work beyond just TWO YEARS. YOU ONLY GET 104 WEEKS (2 years) and then...

Should we get a second opinion & when?

Contact the lawyer/engineer immediately if you're ready to (1) pay for all his time, possibly to include 100s of hours of reviewing materials and...

Company says I cannot work without 100% return to work note from my own doctor.

Your claim cannot be denied with a phone call. Your claim cannot be denied by the employer. Your claim should be submitted IN WRITING to the...

I got hurt at work on 4/8 and been going to my medical appointments, however I'm not able to work.

UNLESS AND UNTIL the Medical Provider Network doctor writes you are TEMPORARILY TOTALLY DISABLED and then you fax/deliver this writing to the...

I am in CA. and I have a question about second opinion for spine surgery.

If this "new 2d opinion doctor' is ACTUALLY THE AGREED MEDICAL EVALUATOR, then yes the judge is likely to award the treating recommended by the...

What can I do after my work comp doctor releases me to work full duty after reports from PT and myself that I cant stand long

GET a QME to challenge the findings of the Treating PHysician... that treater is clearly a complete waste of time (and likely 'in bed' with the...

If I'm pending layoff and put on workers comp, will i receive workers comp pay or unemployment?

You collect your salary from the Employer until the lay-off date. Maybe a two or three days BEFORE the lay-off date, you need to complete TWO...

Do not need FM. Ins co pressuring for settlement. Do not want until July. What happens if I don't accept? 5K or 20K(w/resign).

What happens if you don't accept? The insurer MIGHT (1) petition to have the entire claim dismissed for failure to prosecute OR (2) request a...

TV 'fight for you' lawyers don't use MPN physicians... interesting business model, it must work since there's a LOT of those TV ads. But I never...

I need to know if i have an s&w case as an employee recieving wc benifits in ca

"Employer Neglect" is NOT a basis for any recovery in the Workers Compensation Act of the California Labor Code. A Serious & Willful petition...