Do I need a worker's compensation attorney?

WHAT ARE MY BEST OPTIONS? your best option was a Treating PHysician who (1) provided care then (2) wrote a report about possible factors of...

Workers comp dr is conflicting with patient's dr, can the employee work?

If the "Workers Comp" doctor issued a PR-2 report (Physicians Progress Report) that stated the "STATUS" as Temporarily Totally Disabled from July...

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Workers comp question.

A Notice of Intent means the WCAB Judge is looking for possible objections to a proposed action. It typically includes language like "good cause...

Why do I have to wait 2 weeks for settlement?

Why 2 weeks? That may be how long it takes for the adjuster to GET THE MONEY from the insurer or the employer (if this is a self-insured...

Can an employee be terminated while on State Disability?

Can the employer fire you while on State Disability? YES (there is some urban myth out there you cannot be terminated while receiving disability...

AME Psycological Medical Evaluation question why UR'S doctor keep denied medical recommendations even knowing condition is worse

If a psychologist issues a REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION, only a psychologist or psychiatrist is recognized as a 'peer' to Review that request. IF...

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Sadly, YOUR opinion of whether you can go back to work just doesn't count. Remember, the Employer has a written report from a doctor (maybe two,...

What is the difference between a settlement-offer due to a work-related injury & a vocational rehab buy-out?

In California, they are different. In California, Rehab rights get you retraining; the adjusters only offer about 50% of what they would pay the...

Month and half after signing c&r form, what is the hold up?

If you KNOW the lawyer received their pay, you CAN (and really MUST) get hold of the lawyer. If that lawyer can prove to a WCAB Judge you didn't...

I have been cleared by my Dr's to return to work as well as my company's Dr's. The mgrs. I work with state I am not my usual

DID YOU MEAN TO ADD THAT these managers of whom you write refused to let you back on your job? If the manager refused to permit you to work...