If I have an existing worker's comp case with an attorney but want to get another attorney how do I go about it?

Sounds like your attorney wishes to be dismissed! You can either (1) Sign and 'file& serve' a Notice of Dismissal of Attorney on ALL parties...

I just injured my spine at work

I suspect you actually meant to ask, 'WILL MY BENEFITS CONTINUE UNTIL I HEAL TO THE FULLEST POSSIBLE EXTENT" because it doesn't conclude until a...

(1) WORKERS' COMP LAWSUIT: your Comp Claim IS a lawsuit. It's You vs Company. It's already 'filed' (believe it or not!). [1A] ...

Expiring Workers Comp Weekly TD in Aug. What to do next?

I like the Alternative Dispute Resolution; you can just call the Ombudsman and set up a meeting! Can't do that at the WCAB! I do not think...

How long do it take my work comp lawyer to process my settlement check after I have signed it over to him?

In California, it should happen in a few days; But I believe there, in Alabama, the doctors' charges have to be 'settled' first... the attorney...

You must work for a School District (they have those 39-month rehire lists). Five months sounds too early to be laid-off; most of my clients...

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I was injured on the job 03/14/11 but continued to work thru 04/04/11. had to work light duty because of injured left shoulder.

This sounds not only serious, but pretty complicated. You have one injury to the left shoulder on March 14, 2011. Now you have a second...

Medical delays specialist physician delayed for over a year ?

"How can I file a claim against the carrier's conduct?" There IS a Petition For Sanctions for Tactics designed solely to delay and harass. BUT...

If i return to work with permanent restrictions and my wages are less than what i earned before the injury,

In California, sadly, the way Arnold "fixed" workers' compensation, you get nothing for a 2/3 cut in wages when you cannot return to the pre-injury...

In CA, besides the workers comp insurance held by the employer, might there be another company held insurance?

Injuries 'Arising Out Of/in Course/Scope of Employment' are the 'exclusive jurisdiction' of the Workers Compensation Appeals Board. Bottom line:...