Can a Insurance company make a injured worker return to work, even if the worker is in Chronic pain while taking narcotics?

Slavery was outlawed 150 years ago, so NO. That said, people in chronic pain managed with narcotics DO WORK EVERY DAY. There is an 'urban...

Trigger thumb caused by repetitive use & I don't want to make a workers comp claim unless I need surgery. Is that okay?

YOU NEED TO MAKE A DECISION AND LIVE WITH THE DECISION. Using a mouse all day is your job. As long as you do that, this pain will come back. ...

What are the requirements for a family memeber to sue for workers comp when their spouse died on the job?

In calif, DEPENDENTS get death benefits. PLUS: if certain payments were due to the worker through his date of death, those payments should...

OF WHAT DOES THE QME PSYCHIATRIC EXAM CONSIST?? (1) you answer WRITTEN questions. Usually for hours. You'll be given the personality...

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How long do i have to pursue an injury that happen at work.

ONE YEAR from the date of injury, the injured worker must REPORT THE INJURY TO THE EMPLOYER ... and you'd be wise to do it in writing, prove that...

FIRST: go ahead and apply for State Disability right away... I pop in the link, you can do it online. That will get cash coming in while you go...

Is it not too late to file for worker's compensation? Is there "statutory limitation extension" in California?

Claims for Work Injuries are to be filed within 1 year of knowledge of the work injury. IF YOU CAN PROVE you just now learned that your...

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How can i get my temporary disability payment?

Calling is nearly always a waste of time. YOU NEED TO PUT NOTICE IN WRITING TO THE INSURER that (1) it's Insured (your boss) refused to...

Should I get a lawyer as i have not received my workers comp pay for more than a month and i have been treated with terribly.

YIKES! Insurers do treat workers 'terribly' too often... Unfortunately there is nothing in the Labor Code requiring the Adjuster treat injured...

I'm currently on disability (workers comp). I'm being tested for opiates from my pain specialist. can weed affect my treatment

MY CLIENTS who have 'self-medicated' are advised to (1) stop street drugs immediately and (2) reschedule the appointment for 10 days out to permit...

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