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...

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...