On average how long does it take to settle a workmans comp case after a deposition with lawyer and insurance company.

IN CALIFORNIA, when you need treatment first, at least a year. Most go 19-20 months. People with multiple surgeries have claims running 9-10...

What is lumbago

"LUMBAGO" is the old-style term docs used to use to describe any chronic low-back pain... I HOPE this boob didn't write a formal diagnosis of...

IN CALIFORNIA that is a 'discrimination' action, a misdemeanor crime. California Labor 132a prohibits treating a worker to his detriment just...

My work comp case is settled but I need help with future medical. do I need an attorney?

An attorney would be a great idea, trouble is it isn't worth the attorney's time for the tiny fee (if any) an attorney would get for the hours and...

I have been off my employment over a year but,the insurance carrier has denie the case and there offering me to go back to work

Time for file for an Expedited HEaring to get Temporary Disability re-instated based on your TREATING PHYSICIAN's report. The WCAB Judge only...

YOUR OPTIONS depend on the reports that exist so far. THE WCAB JUDGE is supposed to consider only two reports: The TREATING PHYSICIANS final...

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Time limits.

In California, the law requires the Insurer only pay out 80% in 'permanent disability advances' then the balance just sits in limbo until (1) the...

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS: (1) GET A TRIAL DATE. That's really your only option. The Insurer, you said, denied all responsibility for the claim. ...

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I have been off work for 6 months in July,due to a medical injury,my employer will begin separation papers,

I don't think Arizona will pay you "Unemployment Insurance" because you technically are not unemployed, you are Temporarily Disabled. I'm not...

My Comp Attorney has done little for me how do I get a new one I am In Visalia CA.

Mike, give your attorney warning he's about to be 'canned.' WRITE HIM A SHORT LETTER that if he doesn't give you a 20-min face-to-face...