After accepting a worker comp settlement for a specific job injury can I make another claim for a different problem?
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Answered on June 19, 2023
Yes. You have a Cumulative Trauma to the Eyes in the form of an Industrial Aggravation of a non-industrial disease/syndrome. I think. The...
Where do I go if I want to press charges on my employer?
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Answered on June 19, 2023
"Charges" are criminal citations filed by the goverment, so NO. You DO have a workers compensation claim, and you DO have a Personal Injury Claim...
Can I hold WC process?
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Answered on June 19, 2023
NO. There is no such thing as "hold" in a claim for benefits. The insurer has the right to close it's case timely and not wait around to see what...
Can I object to the adjuster objection?
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Answered on June 19, 2023
No. There is nothing in the Labor Code that lets you object to an objection. Spend less time attacking the Adjuster, and 110% of your time...
My employee fainted at work 2 weeks ago, refused the WC, went for vacation last week and still didn’t return. What can I do?
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Answered on June 19, 2023
You could do nothing... OR you could terminate him for abandoning his job. OR YOU COULD send him written notice that you INTEND to terminate him...
Why would worker comp insurance not honor Workstatus ? No paycheck !
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Answered on June 15, 2023
YOU have an attorney (because only people with attorneys get AMEs). You will pay her Thou$and$. Why not have her write to the insurer with the...
How may I pay to get advice with a matter regarding a worker’s compensation appeal?
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Answered on June 13, 2023
We can only take money awarded by a Workers Comp judge, so the answer to your question is you can't pay for advice. There IS the state employee...
How many times I can change my PTP?
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Answered on June 13, 2023
To answer your actual question, THE SECOND DOCTOR (the doctor you saw most recently) is the CURRENT Primary Treater. I eliminate all doubt in...
Is a workers compensation lawsuit settlement the same as receiving workers compensation for purposes of unemployment benefits?
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Answered on June 13, 2023
I'm going to respectfully disagree with my learned colleagues and note that a settlement IS NOT INCOME. It is not income for purposes of State or...
How long after I submit the work status employer has to make decision whether they can accommodate me or no?
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Answered on June 12, 2023
Each day that the employer fails to provide modified duty, the Insurer owes you Temporary Total Disability payments. So be certain the Insurer is...
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