If I’m on workers comp after having surgery and get convicted of a misdemeanor DUI can my job take away my weekly benefits ?
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Answered on July 16, 2025
If the reporting physician writes you can drive part-time PHYSICALLY as you heal (but you cannot because your license is suspended due to the...
Workers Comp, resolve or trial on hearing date?
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Answered on July 16, 2025
Just wanted to add: an Expedited Hearing is just for Treatment disputes, Temporary Disability disputes and arguments over MPNs. Other issues...
Is it ethical for my worker's compensation attorney to refuse to provide me a copy of settlement demand letter upon request?
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Answered on July 08, 2025
In California, the file belongs to the Client...including letters. Has nothing to do with ethics (as Mr Norah notes). Your attorney likely...
Can I seek compensation even though my job is providing me with lighter work and I still can’t perform the job?
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Answered on June 27, 2025
I often advise my clients to try the light assignment for a few minutes and then rush to the doctor and tell him you tried and couldn't stand the...
Can signing servance package affect my workercomp claim ?
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Answered on June 25, 2025
IT COULD. IF there is any waiver of unresolved claims or benefits, yoi could be getting the comp claim dismissed.
What type of Lawyer do I need ?
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Answered on June 25, 2025
Are you certain the attorney is from the employer?? In my 35 years, that's never ever happened. Maybe the insurer or employer has their own...
I’ve been wooing pharmacy for over 25 years. I now suffer from thumb pain from repetitive work and after X-rays I have oa?
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Answered on June 12, 2025
You have a work injury. We call it a Repetitive Trauma (or a Continuous Trauma) and on the Workers Compensation Claim Form , you can put " RT" or...
Will i have to pay back edd for temporary disability payments
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Answered on June 12, 2025
You cannot be at Maximum Medical Improvement AND Temporarily Disabled at the same time! Either your condition is Permanent or its Temporary, one...
Edd sdi after workers comp?
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Answered on May 30, 2025
You contribute to your CA-SDI account by working: it's a standard paycheck deduction. So you WERE putting paycheck money in there until May 2024. ...
What are my options if I dismiss my WC attorney? Severe communication issues… don’t feel adequately represented . Complex case.
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Answered on May 28, 2025
Be aware that after 3 years, even if you dismiss your attorney, the WCAB WILL likely award some of your recovery as an attorney fee even if you...
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