Why would I be requested to go to a 3rd AME appt.

YOU HAVE AN ATTORNEY... only workers with Attorneys may use AMEs -- so you should write this to the attorney, give your attorney a deadline for a...

I have hurt my leg and shoulder from constant heavy shovling,not happy with comp doctor,can i see my own dr right away?

I wouldn't see 'my own doctor'. I'm guessing that means a personal family physician who knows nothing of Comp. That guy needs cash or private...

Can I claim workmans comp.

Work-related stress is really, REALLY tough to prove, but YES you can file an Employee's Claim for Industrial Injury and claim your problem is the...

Thank you for your resp.

I suspect I already answered this (about your 'status' converting to TTD again, right?). To review quickly, you will be Temporarily Totally...

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I was declared P& S 2009. Authorization for hand surgery has been approved.Is my status gonna change since surgery has been auth

Maybe, but you won't get any more Temporary Disability payments from the Insurer. The Labor Code only requires payments run for 104 weeks from...

Do i need legal help if i got hurt at work?

WalMart doctors ALWAYS return an injured worker back to work -- even with a broken bone! -- to 'light duty'. Wal Mart doctors almost always...

My doctore is gonna clear me for lihgt duity.but i dont wanna go to my old job.if i go to anther job do they still pay me?

"DO THEY STILL HAVE TO PAY ME" IF you go get a new job? Yes, just "permanent disability indemnity". "They" is the Workers' Comp Insurance...

Can u recommend a good workers comp lawyer who would wait to get paid from the winnings

Of course, I RECOMMEND MYSELF!!! I do not charge ANYTHING paid directly from the injured worker... i only get paid if the insurer is ordered to...

Dr. took me off work for work injury 8/10, collected Work Comp only. Just found out about SDI. Can I collect back pay to 8/10?

You can always try, costs you nothing to file the application. That said, I think EDD would deny this for two reasons: (1) THE...

I am 28% Wpi and w/c has decided to accept it as 47% @ 57,500 how do i receive a lump sum instead of weekly payments

I WOULD ESTIMATE you have MORE than 47% Permanent Disability from a fusion, but if you went back to full duty maybe its a healthy compromise to get...